Cyberpunk 2077 is a huge game, and part of what makes the size of Night City compelling is the number of options you'll have to go through many of its missions. When working your way through the territory of gangs, corps, or other enemies, you can go in guns blazing, pick a stealthier approach, or even often talk your way out of conflicts altogether. Having more options allows you to tune Cyberpunk 2077 to your playstyle.Apart from the character attributes you choose to invest in, one of the biggest ways you'll unlock new paths for yourself is through your cyberware. These are the cybernetic augmentations you can install in your body, enhancing your strength, vision, hacking capabilities, and more. But there's one piece of cyberware you should absolutely get, even if you ignore all the others--it'll change the way you play Cyberpunk 2077 and open up a whole lot of possibilities, from how you approach missions to how you get around the world.That piece of cyberware is the Reinforced Tendons upgrade for your legs, and it unlocks an extremely useful ability: double jump.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

When Justice League hit theaters in 2017, it didn't do very well. In fact, it kind of bombed. Now, though, it seems that the movie may get a second chance, and not just on WarnerMedia's HBO Max streaming service, but to theaters, too.Talking to EW this week, Snyder elaborated on the work he's doing on the re-shot, re-cut Justice League."This movie is so insane and epic and is probably rated R," he said. "That's one thing I think will happen, that it will be an R-rated version for sure. We haven't heard from the MPAA, but that's my gut."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another Galarian Pokemon is making its debut in Pokemon Go very soon. Galarian Mr. Mime and its evolution, Mr. Rime, will arrive in the mobile game next weekend as part of a Special Research story event--but you'll need to have a ticket to participate in it.The event kicks off on December 19 at 10 AM local time and runs until 8 PM local time the following day, while tickets run for $8 USD. Those who do purchase a ticket will get access to an exclusive Special Research questline that will lead to encounters with a handful of Ice and sound-based Pokemon including Alolan Vulpix, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Snorunt, and the aforementioned Galarian Mr. Mime. Niantic also says you'll be able to earn enough Mr. Mime Candy through the questline to evolve it into Mr. Rime.Get ready to tap your fingers and feet—Galarian Mr. Mime is making its first appearance in Pokémon GO! 🕺The Dancing Pokémon and its Evolution, Mr. Rime will soon be coming to the world of Pokémon GO in a ticketed Special Research story event. https://t.co/oVWUJ5xL7U pic.twitter.com/uXjtGdZoZm — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) December 11, 2020 Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It has only been a few days since Cyberpunk 2077 released, and Steam has already broken a record for the most concurrent users ever. As of December 13, the new record is more than 24 million players, with CD Projekt Red's RPG playing an enormous role in making this possible. And it did it all despite another PC platform also accounting for many Cyberpunk sales. To be precise, 24,776,635 people were on Steam concurrently on December 12, with about a quarter of those users active in a game. This was actually broken since the story was first published. More than 24.8 million people were online the morning of December 13. It has only dipped by about 1.5 million people since then. Since the pandemic began, Steam's concurrent numbers have steadily increased, albeit with a brief dip in the summer--hopefully those absent players were still practicing social distancing.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Cyberpunk 2077 released in a pretty rough state last week, and that is especially true on last-gen consoles. PS4 players have run into issues with full-on crashes as well as crawling frame rates and very low-quality textures and character models. These issues appear to be so severe that Sony is actually letting those who bought a digital copy receive a refund.As spotted by VGC, Reddit users on the Cyberpunk page have reported receiving full refunds for digital versions of the game, even if they went past the two-hour maximum playtime that is typically enforced. There is no quick and easy way to do this, with you still needing to call PlayStation's customer service. One user said Sony is itself complaining to CD Projekt Red about the game's issues.Unfortunately, it might be harder to get a refund if you aren't in the United States, as not every region has its own customer support hotline. Not everyone who called said they were offered the refund, either. Going through the typical refund request channel is unlikely to work as this is intended for refunds when you haven't downloaded or started the game yet. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Genshin Impact has attracted a massive following with its free-to-play take on the Zelda: Breath of the Wild formula, and it's getting even bigger with Version 1.2. The latest content update will add a new mountain region called Dragonspire, filled with dangerous enemies and extreme cold.The mountain is said to accrue more and more snow, which never melts. In the trailer, we see heroes go up against powerful ice monsters, some of whom resemble yetis. The mountain is located in the southern part of Mondstadt, and once you get into the frigid canyon, you can eventually find a cave filled with a pulsated orb that looks like it's somehow biologically connected to the mountain itself.Two new characters are introduced in the update--Albedo and Ganyu. The former relies on sword strikes and has a powerful area-of-effect attack to send enemies flying, while the latter is a powerful and deceptive magic user. There are also new weapons and new story quests to go along with the region, so it's a great time to jump back in if you have taken a break. Because it's free, there is also nothing to lose if you haven't played before. Well, unless you count time. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A little over a month ago, publisher Take-Two announced it had agreed to purchase Codemasters, a British company best known for its racing franchises. It would have helped to fill a hole in Take-Two's genre output--it doesn't do much in the way of racing games now--but it appears those plans could be on hold because of an apparent bid by Electronic Arts.According to Sky News, Electronic Arts has made a larger offer than the £725 million (nearly $1 billion) offered by Take-Two, and it will likely be made public on Monday. It doesn't appear Codemasters has agreed to EA's offer yet, and the publisher refused to comment when asked by Sky News.Take-Two could potentially reignite its Midnight Club franchise with Codemasters' talent, but acquiring such acclaimed racing studios would also make sense for Electronic Arts. Though Criterion Games had success with Need for Speed and resumed development on the franchise, Need for Speed as a whole has struggled in recent years. More racing experts to contribute to the next game could be very valuable to EA.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Frosty Fest, which has happened every year since 2017, is back in Rocket League for another year. The event adds new festive cosmetic items, limited-time events, and a snowy makeover to the recently free-to-play vehicular sports game.The event begins on December 14, and runs through until January 4, 2021. At the beginning of the event, a limited-time Winter Breakaway mode will be available, which will be replaced by Spike Rush on December 21, and then 2v2 Heatseeker on December 28. These modes will all be played on snowy arenas.Over the course of the event, the Floeberg Antenna will be available for free from the Item Shop, while numerous other themed items will be available through completing Event Challenges. These include some re-released items that were available in previous Frosty Fest events.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Grand Theft Auto V's Online mode is getting a major update this week for the Cayo Perico Heist, which adds a brand new social space and lots of new material, including a huge radio update that has now been detailed. The game is adding five new radio stations, and some major artists are involved.In a Rockstar newswire post, each of the new channels has been detailed. The first one, Still Slipping Los Santos, is helmed by UK DJ Joy Orbison, and will feature techno and house beats. It sounds like this one will be a pirate radio station, and will tie into some of the new missions coming to GTA Online--"he’s having trouble getting a strong enough signal to reach beyond his neighborhood. If he’s going to take his sound city and statewide, he’s going to need some help getting started," the post says.The next station is Kult FM 99.1, hosted by Julian Casablancas. This one will feature a lot of throwback tracks from the likes of Joy Division, New Order, and the Velvet Underground, as well as guest appearances from Mac DeMarco, David Cross, and Tony Mac. The Music Locker, meanwhile, will feature various club tracks when it debuts.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

NBA 2K21's cover star is Zion Williamson, who features on the PS5/Xbox Series X versions of the game, is obviously a big deal--but when Williamson first heard his own player rating, it was surprisingly low. Williamson got to the bottom of this by getting on the phone to 2K, but as it turns out, he'd misunderstood.In a video posted to the official Twitter account of the New Orleans Pelicans, Williamson calls up 2K's Ronnie Singh--the man responsible for player ratings--and questions why his in-game rating is only an 81."Somebody got that wrong," Singh replies, telling Williamson that he's actually an 86 in-game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Shakedown Hawaii, the 16-bit styled throwback sequel to Retro City Rampage, is coming to PS5 with enhancements. This means that the game will be available across four different PlayStation systems--the PS3, PS4, PS5, and PS Vita.Thanks to crossbuy, if you own the game on any previous system, you'll have immediate access to the PS5 version.Developer VBlank Entertainment announced that the game will use the PS5 DualSense controller's adaptive triggers to give weapons "a more distinct feeling," and it'll use the controller's enhanced vibrations, too. This can be toggled off if you're not interested, though.The trophy set on PS5 is also being expanded, and a Platinum trophy is being introduced for the first time. The PS5 trophies will be seperate from the other versions, so you can re-earn them if you'd like.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another Galarian Pokemon is making its debut in Pokemon Go very soon. Galarian Mr. Mime and its evolution, Mr. Rime, will arrive in the mobile game next weekend as part of a Special Research story event--but you'll need to have a ticket to participate in it.The event kicks off on December 19 at 10 AM local time and runs until 8 PM local time the following day, while tickets run for $8 USD. Those who do purchase a ticket will get access to an exclusive Special Research questline that will lead to encounters with a handful of Ice and sound-based Pokemon including Alolan Vulpix, Jigglypuff, Jynx, Snorunt, and the aforementioned Galarian Mr. Mime. Niantic also says you'll be able to earn enough Mr. Mime Candy through the questline to evolve it into Mr. Rime.Get ready to tap your fingers and feet—Galarian Mr. Mime is making its first appearance in Pokémon GO! 🕺The Dancing Pokémon and its Evolution, Mr. Rime will soon be coming to the world of Pokémon GO in a ticketed Special Research story event. https://t.co/oVWUJ5xL7U pic.twitter.com/uXjtGdZoZm — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) December 11, 2020 Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It seems like a crazy dream that Windjammers 2 even exists. The original cult hit from the '90s became more popular in recent years, leading to renewed interest in a sequel, and Dotemu is finally making that happen. However, those of you who have been waiting decades for the game will have to wait a little bit longer than predicted. In an update post on Twitter, Dotemu--which is developing and publishing the game--said that it received plenty of positive feedback during the Steam Summer Festival last June but found that players also had several criticisms. These included the lack of a rollback netcode system in online mode, the absence of which could make things seem less fluid. In order to implement this and make the game as close to players' expectations as possible, it's being delayed to 2021.Important update about #Windjammers2 development. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/RKQky0kKdu — Dotemu (@Dotemu) December 10, 2020"Windjammers 2 is an ambitious project that we love and that we cannot ruin with wrong decisions that could jeopardize its quality," Dotemu added.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Cyberpunk 2077 released on December 10, and despite the game receiving generally good reviews, it has also found itself as the subject of controversy regarding its numerous bugs and poor state on last-gen systems. These criticisms haven't escaped the management at CD Projekt Red, as the company has reportedly changed how it awards bonuses to no longer factor in the game's average review score.According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Cyberpunk 2077 creative director Adam Badowski emailed the development team to explain how bonuses were changing. He admitted that given the "circumstances"--possibly referring to the work-from-home woes the team has gone through--it wasn't fair to tie these bonuses to a review score."We underestimated the lengths and complexity involved to make this a reality, and still you did everything you could to deliver an ambitious, special game," he added.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With Christmas just two weeks away, we're quickly running out of time to pick up holiday gifts. This year, a combination of factors have made popular products sell out even quicker than usual. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected stock for most of the year, while the later-than-usual Amazon Prime Day and essentially month-long Black Friday event have made many items hard to find. If you're looking for a great gift idea, there are still some stellar options available that will arrive before Christmas. We've rounded up 15 of the best last-minute Christmas ideas, from gaming subscriptions and controllers to nifty tech products and nostalgic gifts for gamers.For more gift ideas, make sure to check out our gift guide hub, which is filled with suggestions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and much more. Digital Gaming Subscriptions If you're shopping for a console gamer, one of the safest and most useful gifts you can get them is an online subscription. Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony each have subscription services that offer great perks. Best of all? Even if they already have a subscription, the codes stack and can simply be added to their current account or replace their recurring monthly charge.Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is arguably the best value in gaming. It includes access to online multiplayer as well as a library of hundreds of games, including every first-party Xbox game on launch day. Game Pass Ultimate is great whether you own an Xbox One or the new Xbox Series X|S. You can grab a three-month subscription for $45.PlayStation Plus is compatible with PS4 and PS5. On PS5, you get access to online multiplayer, cloud saves, two free games each month, and a collection of great PS4 games to play whenever you want. PS Plus includes all of the same perks on PS4 except for the library of free PS4 hits.Nintendo Switch Online opens up access to online multiplayer for popular games, such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You also get cloud saves for your library and a collection of classic SNES and NES games. Nintendo Switch Online only costs $20 per year for an individual subscription. A family subscription is ideal for those who have multiple Nintendo Switch consoles under one roof, as up to eight users can share the subscription. See PlayStation Plus See Game Pass Ultimate See Nintendo Switch Online Gift Cards for Digital Game Storefronts Every gamer can put a gift card to use. You can easily purchase gift cards for digital gaming storefronts that can be used to buy and download games. A gift card is a great idea if you don't know exactly which game they want or what they already have--let them make the decision. See PlayStation gift cards See Xbox gift cards See eShop gift cards Controllers (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) It's never a bad idea to have an extra controller around. Whether for multiplayer or simply as a backup (controllers wear down, after all), you can buy it safely knowing that it will eventually be used. For Nintendo Switch, you can grab an extra set of Joy-Con or a Pro Controller, the latter of which is a more traditional gamepad. Every first-party Xbox controller works with Xbox One and Xbox Series X. For PlayStation, you have to know whether they have a PS5 or PS4. PS5 controllers only work on PS5; PS4 controllers work on both platforms but only for PS4 games. See Nintendo Switch controllers See PlayStation controllers See Xbox controllers Disney+ Subscription $70 Disney+ is one of our favorite streaming services, and Disney makes it easy to gift a one-year subscription to the Disney fan in your life. It's an ideal streaming service for fans of Marvel and Star Wars, especially since The Mandalorian Season 2 is currently airing. Unsurprisingly, it's also wonderful for kids thanks to its huge library of animated films, including the upcoming Pixar movie Soul, which releases on Christmas Day. Sign up for Disney+ Sega Genesis Mini $60 (was $80) The Sega Genesis Mini would make for a wonderful gift for the nostalgic gamer in your life. This pint-sized version of the iconic home gaming console comes with two Genesis controllers and 42 games. It's a plug-and-play system that oozes style and authenticity thanks to stellar emulation. See at Amazon Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. $50 Nintendo released a really cool-looking "new" Game & Watch last month to celebrate Super Mario's 35th anniversary. Despite its small size, it's a fantastic piece of hardware that feels sturdy and looks great. The Game & Watch comes loaded with the original Super Mario Bros. in full color as well as the juggling game Ball and a digital clock. See at GameStop Kindle $90-$130 If you're shopping for a big reader, a Kindle is a great option. The latest model (released in 2019) comes with a 6-inch display. The selling point of Kindle devices is that they have screens that are far less harsh on your eyes than traditional tablet or phone screens, which makes reading on an electronic device more manageable for some people. Alternatively, you could opt for the Kindle Paperwhite, which has a crisper resolution. See Kindle at Best Buy See Kindle Paperwhite at Best Buy Fire TV Stick 4K $40 The Fire TV Stick 4K is one of our favorite streaming devices. Chances are you know someone who doesn't have a smart TV, and this plug-and-play device alleviates the downfalls of that immediately. The Fire Stick 4K features thousands of apps, including all of the most popular services such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max. After plugging it into an HDMI port, you're good to start browsing with the handy remote, which includes nifty shortcut buttons and Alexa voice commands. See at Best Buy Echo Dot $30 (was $50) An Echo Dot is an interesting last-minute gift idea, as it may be something they never even knew they wanted but wind up using every day. It's an Amazon smart speaker with full voice controls. In addition to being capable of asking random questions, it plays music on command and can serve as a hub for future smart home devices. The new 4th gen model has a spherical design that helps sound travel better. See at Best Buy SteelSeries Arctis 1 Gaming Headset $50 Gaming headsets can help you pinpoint sounds and generally provide a more immersive experience. They are also extremely useful for multiplayer games and as a way to keep the noise down if you don't want to bother other people in your home. SteelSeries makes some of the best gaming headsets around, and the budget-friendly Arctis 1 wired headset is an excellent choice. Not only does it feature great sound quality for the price, but it's compatible with PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices (with the Lightning to 3.5mm audio adapter on iPhone). See at Best Buy Monopoly Super Mario Celebration Edition $26 (was $30) Released as part of Super Mario's 35th anniversary celebration, the aptly named Celebration edition of Super Mario Monopoly is a great gift idea for the whole family to enjoy this holiday. Each space is named after a Mario level or fixture, from World 1-1 of the first game to Bowser's Kingdom. Player icons include a Yoshi Egg, Super Star, Koopa Shell, and more, while houses are now Toad homes and hotels are castles. Though Mario Monopoly generally plays the same as the classic board game, it does have an interactive Question Block, which replaces the traditional Chance cards. Overall, it's a charming new rendition of Monopoly that's fun for all ages. See at Amazon Baby Yoda 11-inch Plush $20 You can't go wrong with Baby Yoda, the ridiculously cute co-star of The Mandalorian. Mattel's 11-inch Baby Yoda plush is predictably adorable and would likely make anyone smile this holiday. See at Target Anker PowerCore Essential Portable Charger $42.97 A portable battery pack is a practical gift idea that almost anyone would appreciate. The Anker PowerCore Essential is a high-quality portable charger that's available for a reasonable price. Capable of providing 20,000mAh of juice, this battery pack can charge your phone, Nintendo Switch, or tablet several times over. It has a pair of USB ports as well as microUSB and USB-C inputs that allow you to charge two devices at once. See at Amazon Sniper Edition PC Holiday Bundle $40 (was $80) If you're shopping for someone who is jumping into PC gaming, GameStop has a solid holiday bundle that will help them get started. The Sniper Edition PC Holiday Bundle comes with a mechanical gaming keyboard, gaming mouse, and mousepad for a great price. The keyboard and mouse both have RGB lighting as well. The keyboard has tactile switches to promote fast and responsive movements, while the mouse has nine buttons, making it great for virtually all genres of games. See at GameStop WD 2TB Portable External Hard Drive $62.98 Portable hard drives are useful for gamers, whether they play on Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, PS5/PS4, or PC. Game file sizes have only grown larger over the years, which makes hard drive space a precious commodity. This Western Digital 2TB hard drive is reliable, fast, and works with all three platforms. We should note that portable hard drives work with Xbox Series X|S and PS5 but in a limited capacity. You can store Series X|S games on the hard drive, but you need to transfer them back to the internal storage to play them. PS5 games cannot be transferred to an external drive. Xbox One and PS4 games can be stored and played from the external hard drive on the new consoles, which helps save space. See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com