Borderlands 3 is running two mini-events over the next two days in celebration of the game's two-year anniversary. Announced on the Borderlands website, there will be two mini-events taking place, with each running for 48 hours.The two events are Loot Monster Mayhem and Freebies at Maurice's Black Market, both of which are live now, ending September 15 at 8:59 AM PT / 11:59 AM ET. The Loot Monster Mayhem event increases the spawn rate of loot variant enemies, which drop extra goodies. Players will also be able to seek out Maurice's Black Market vending machine during the event, which will be offering free loot. Maurice's vending machine spawns in a different non-DLC location every week, so players will need to hunt it down.🎉🎉 It's #Borderlands3's second anniversary and we've got not one, but TWO simulatenous 48-hour events to celebrate!1️⃣ Loot Monster Mayhem2️⃣ Freebie's @ Maurice's Black MarketLearn more: https://t.co/HEYQOHD2K0 pic.twitter.com/xZJBDZiIWY — Borderlands 3 (@Borderlands) September 13, 2021Gearbox is also offering up two special shift codes during the event. The first one unlocks three cosmetic items, the ice cream cake colored Popsychle Vault Hunter skin, the Pain Freeze weapon trinket, and Field Trip Echo Device skin. The second shift code gives players a diamond key, which gives access to the Diamond Armory, where players will get four items, one of which is guaranteed to be Legendary. Shift codes can be redeemed in the in-game social menu or on Gearbox's shift code website.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Cassie's Collection in Psychonauts 2 is another long, involved level with a ton of collectibles. The stage loops back on itself a number of times, allowing you to snag some things that you missed as you uncover its many secrets. Still, many are hidden off the beaten path, requiring you to carefully scope out, climb, and explore the library and its connected areas. Below, you'll find a complete rundown of everything you can snag in Cassie's Collectibles, and exactly where to find it all.We've got even more Psychonauts 2 coverage and guides, including our rundown of all the collectibles in Loboto's Labyrinth, Hollis's Classroom, Hollis' Hot Streak, Ford's Follicles, Strike City, Compton's Cookoff, PSI King's Sensorium, and Tomb of the Sharkophagus. And don't forget to check out our Psychonauts 2 review.Cassie's Collection CollectiblesNuggets of Wisdom: 4Memory Vaults: 2Emotional Baggage: Duffel Bag, Suitcase, Purse, Hat Box, Steamer TrunkHalf-A-Minds: 2Figments: 227Cassie's Collection is divided into multiple sections--you'll not only work your way through the actual library, but into various books and memories that will take you to other locations as well. You'll have to scour all the locations to find all the many collectibles in the level, and many are in hidden spots.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Darkest Dungeon 2 will be available in early access on the Epic Games Store on October 26. Announced by developer Red Hook on Twitter, the sequel to gothic horror turn-based strategy game will be available in early access on PC via the Epic Games Store.While Darkest Dungeon 2 has a store page on the Epic Games Store, a price has not yet been announced. The teaser shows off a number of character classes that were present in the original game and implies that the evil from the Darkest Dungeon in the first game has spread out into the world.As reported by Game Informer, Darkest Dungeon 2 looks to abandon the town building elements of the original, instead sending players' parties on a doomed caravan ride through various biomes. The game will instead be similar to a rougelite, having players earn the currency of Hope, which can be used in between runs to purchase upgrades for the caravan to make it a bit further. Players will navigate across a massive map, forced to make hard choices between where to travel next. Permadeath also returns, but instead of returning to the Hamlet like in the original, in Darkest Dungeon 2 players will have to pick up a new adventurer at a local inn.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

FIFA 22 ratings are here, and so are the fervent undervalued/overvalued debates from passionate fans. Typically, the FIFA ratings roll out in a slow build, and the top-ranked players are released at the end. But this year, EA Sports chose to immediately release the stats and names of the top 22 players.Let the debates begin 🗣️ The #FIFA22 Top 22 are here. #FIFARatingsLearn more 👉 https://t.co/ZK0OTWbF37 pic.twitter.com/PrqHGfLJWV — EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) September 13, 2021Lionel Messi is still ranked number one, retaining his top streak from FIFA 21 and FIFA 20. Trailing behind him, Robert Lewandowski takes second place and Cristiano Ronaldo comes in third. The only difference in the top three from FIFA 21 is that Lewandowski and Ronaldo switched places in FIFA 22; Ronaldo was in second place last year instead of Lewandowski.There's a lot of shifts within the roster, so just focusing on impressive ranking improvement in the top ten: PSG's Kylian Mbappé went from rank eight from last year to rank five this year. Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane went from rank 21 to eight. Chelsea's N'Golo Kanté rose from rank 26 to nine.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's no question that you're spoiled for choice when it comes to PC gaming hardware, making it more of a decision as to what your setup requires rather than available power when deciding between a dedicated gaming desktop or gaming laptop. Most of the crucial questions you need to ask yourself haven’t changed over the years, but what has is your options; there are far more gaming laptops of different types today than there ever has been, complicating the decision slightly if you find yourself in the middle. We've compared gaming desktops vs. gaming laptops below: Here's what to consider when shopping for either, and what options might be the best for your use case and budget.There are three main factors to consider when comparing both gaming laptops and desktops: overall performance, portability, and price. These are where you'll find the biggest differences, often with concessions in one impacting the other two in considerable ways. For the most part, desktop gaming PCs are more powerful and cheaper than identically setup laptops, with portability factoring into the discrepancy heavily. That doesn't mean that the decision is as clear cut as that, and you'll see how many top-tier gaming laptops deliver some of the best gaming performances out there while being stellar workstations that you can pop into a backpack without breaking your back.PortabilityRazer Blade 15This is the easiest factor to help you decide between a desktop and a laptop: do you need to carry it around? Sure, there are ways to make desktop PCs incredibly small, especially with the popularity recently of the mini-ITX chassis and boutique micro-builds. Despite that, carrying around a mini-ITX PC is still far, far harder than just throwing a gaming laptop into a backpack, even when you're looking at the chunkiest ones out there.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

You're rapidly approaching the end of Psychonauts 2 when you get to Lucretia's Lament, delving into the secrets of the Psychonauts. But there are still plenty of collectibles to find, even if this is one of the smaller levels in the game. Here's where to find everything you need to keep maxing out your Intern rank and powering up all your psychic abilities.We've got even more Psychonauts 2 coverage and guides, including our rundown of all the collectibles in Loboto's Labyrinth, Hollis's Classroom, Hollis' Hot Streak, Ford's Follicles, Strike City, Compton's Cookoff, PSI King's Sensorium, Cassie's Collection, and Tomb of the Sharkophagus. And don't forget to check out our Psychonauts 2 review.Lucretia's Lament CollectiblesNuggets of Wisdom: 3Memory Vaults: 2Emotional Baggage: Duffel Bag, Suitcase, Hat Box, Steamer TrunkFigments: 106The quilting-themed world of Lucretia's Lament is one of the smaller, more straightforward levels in Psychonauts 2, but make sure you thoroughly check the flea circus area before moving on.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ted Lasso is doing well for Apple TV+, and the streaming service is rewarding the team responsible with a round of pay bumps, including a cool million dollars per episode for star Jason Sudeikis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.According to sources, Sudeikis has closed a deal that will net him $1 million per episode for Ted Lasso Season 3, up from a reported $250,000 to $300,000 per episode for the first two seasons. Other cast members scored raises as well, including Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, who have been boosted from $50,000 to $75,000 per episode up to $125,000 to $150,000.Writers, too, are seeing pay bumps, thanks in part to the show's impressive 20 Emmy nominations. Aforementioned actors Hunt and Goldstein are in this group as well, having written and produced episodes of the show. The writers were meant to begin work on Season 3 in August, but the negotiations pushed the start date out to September 13, according to THR's sources. Production is set to begin in January 2022.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Batman is scheduled for a March 2022 release date, but Warner Bros. is already excited enough about the film that it's begun looking at spin-off series. A series centered on the Penguin, as portrayed in The Batman by Colin Ferrell, is in development at HBO Max, Variety reports.This project is in very early development according to Variety's sources; Farrell himself has been approached to star, but hasn't signed anything just yet. Laura LeFranc (Agends of S.H.I.E.L.D., Impulse, Chuck) is attached to write the script for the show. The Batman director Matt Reeves and producer Dylan Clark have been tapped as executive producers.The show would reportedly go into Penguin's rise to power in Gotham. Introduced in 1941, Penguin AKA Oswald Cobblepot was first cast an an extremely on-the-nose villain who got his name for his short stature and strange facial features. However, over the years he grew into a villain that was a central part Gotham's underground and a major player in organized crime. Penguin has owned casinos and lounges, and even become Gotham's mayor for given amounts of time. Iconic portrayals include those in Batman Returns (Danny Devito) and Batman: The Animated Series (voiced by music legend Paul Williams).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In Chapter 4, Life is Strange: True Colors begins accelerating towards its conclusion. This is a rollercoaster of a chapter, where many of your choices and decisions up to this moment begin to take effect. But there are more to make, especially if you want to get True Colors' "good" ending. You need to end this chapter having made specific decisions in regards to Duckie, Eleanor, and Pike. You can lose their loyalty here if you're not careful.On a more positive note, Chapter 4 is where your efforts to romance Ryan or Steph can finally bear fruit. If you've been gunning for Alex to enter a relationship with one or the other, your hard work is about to pay off. You do have to make one more choice though, and it's missable, so make sure you don't forget about it. That and the rest of the important decisions you have to make are listed below.More Life Is Strange: True Colors GuidesChapter 1: "Side A" WalkthroughChapter 2: "Lanterns" WalkthroughChapter 3: "Monster Or Mortal" WalkthroughChapter 4: "Flicker" WalkthroughDuckie's Sadness Puzzle [Missable]At the festival, you can find Duckie off on his own. If you try to talk to him, he'll be dismissive, but if you read his emotions, you'll see that he's sad and then get the option of picking out blue highlighted objects in the environment to learn why he's sad.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For the most part, Life is Strange: True Colors becomes a completely different game in Chapter 3: "Monster Or Mortal." Though the first part and last part of the chapter are more of what you've already done, the majority of the chapter is spent on the LARP that Steph set up for Ethan, temporarily transforming True Colors into a turn-based RPG where you have to worry about health bars and status effects and whatnot.That doesn't mean there aren't inconsequential choices, though. There aren't as many as previous chapters, nor as many as in what is to come, but they are important all the same. Some will even lock you out of achieving the "good" ending. We've noted the relevant decisions you need to make below. As a final note: Chapter 3 is also where True Colors really starts hammering home on how Alex feels about music, herself, and Ryan and Steph. Be on the lookout for opportunities to dig into those areas.More Life Is Strange: True Colors GuidesChapter 1: "Side A" WalkthroughChapter 2: "Lanterns" WalkthroughChapter 4: "Flicker" WalkthroughChapter 3: "Monster Or Mortal" WalkthroughDistracting Diane [Mandatory]After Alex and Ryan clue Steph into Alex's Empathy abilities and the trio decide to work together to stop Typhon, the group agrees that they'll somehow need to gather evidence from Diane. To that end, Ryan and Steph come up with a wonderfully stupid, yet hilarious plan: One of the two of them will flirt with Diane to distract her and then Alex can take the opportunity to steal evidence of Typhon's wrongdoings from Diane's bag. You have to decide who should distract Diane.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The final mind you enter in Psychonauts 2 will take you to Fatherland Foibles, a theme park ride that gives you a different look at the events you've been hearing about in Grulovia throughout the game. While this is your last brain location, there are still collectibles you can grab to squeeze out those last few Intern ranks to upgrade your powers for the game's finale. Here's where you can find everything secreted away in your theme park ride through Grulovian history.We've got even more Psychonauts 2 coverage and guides, including our rundown of all the collectibles in Loboto's Labyrinth, Hollis's Classroom, Hollis' Hot Streak, PSI King's Sensorium, Ford's Follicles, Strike City, Tomb of the Sharkophagus, Compton's Cookoff, Cassie's Collection, and Lucretia's Lament. And don't forget to check out our Psychonauts 2 review.Fatherland Follies CollectiblesNuggets of Wisdom: 3Memory Vaults: 2Emotional Baggage: Duffel Bag, Suitcase, Hat Box, Steamer Trunk, PurseHalf-a-Mind: 2Figments: 98You'll make your way through several different segments of Fatherland Follies, and it advances like a theme park ride, so make sure you grab everything you can from each section before opening the door in each one that lets you move on. You won't be able to backtrack through the level unless you re-enter it through the Brain Tumbler.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Isle of Blackreef is a place where lawlessness and debauchery aren't just welcomed but encouraged. It's caught in a time loop, so the events of any given day have no bearing on the next. At the end of every sex, drug, and alcohol binge-fueled evening, the slate is wiped clean so it can happen all over again. Memories are lost and harm--self-inflicted or done to others--is always undone. Blackreef changed me. It made me behave in a way that's not in my nature. Whether it's Metal Gear Solid, Deus Ex, Splinter Cell, or Dishonored, the role I inhabit is that of a ghost, entering a scenario to achieve an objective and leaving with clean hands and conscience. I'm the pebble thrown into water that makes no ripples.And yet, in Deathloop, I murdered hundreds of Eternalists and I felt good about doing it. I tried to be true to myself--skulking across rooftops, hiding in dark corners, and carefully moving between people, but the allure of Blackreef's daily absolution was difficult to resist. I watched the first Eternalist I killed dissolve into nothingness, and a message written into the air in some ethereal ink assured me he'd return in the next loop, completely oblivious to what happened. Killing became second nature, and with no consequence why wouldn't it?The rules of Deathloop's world created an intoxicating sense of liberation, but this leads to the game's central question of purpose: When nothing matters, how do you give your actions meaning? That is where developer Arkane Lyon's gameplay design comes into play, and killing with reckless abandon becomes killing for a reason: to break the loop. The mechanics that govern the world and facilitate your quest to upend it are constructed so masterfully that there's a tangible sense of growth both in-game and out of it. You begin your first day in Blackreef dazed, confused, and incredibly hungover, and end your final one as the unstoppable architect of its demise.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

As suspected, Fortnite developer Epic Games filed an appeal over the court's recent judgment in the high-profile Epic-Apple lawsuit in which Epic lost on nine out of ten counts. As part of the case, Epic was ordered to pay millions of dollars due to Epic's violation of store agreements. Over the case of the lengthy legal proceedings, Epic maintained that Apple represented a monopoly because it only allows its own store and payment system for in-game purchases. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers concluded in the ruling that Epic could not prove that Apple was engaging in monopolistic behavior under federal or state anti-trust laws, but that "the trial did show that Apple is engaging in anti-competitive conduct under California's competition laws."The official appeal document (via The Verge) does not include specifics about the appeal, so we'll have to wait to learn more. Attorney Richard Hoeg told GameSpot that appeals from both sides were expected.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Wii U may no longer be in production, but it's still a great console for playing a bunch of Nintendo exclusives as well as classic titles from Nintendo history. A refurbished Wii U is now 32% off; you can grab this piece of Nintendo history on sale for only $236 (reg. $349) .Released in 2012, the Wii U may be in the shadow of the more popular Switch, but Nintendo fans who didn't pick one up originally can still find value in the console today. In particular, the Wii U's eShop has far more retro options than the Switch, including Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 games.The console comes with all of the components you need, including an HDMI cable, gamepad, and sensor bar along with the system's built-in camera, microphone, and motion sensors so you can bring your games to life in your at-home entertainment system.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

2K Sports is constantly striving to make its NBA 2K series the most authentic representation of the professional basketball experience both on and off the court. The developer took this ambition to new heights with NBA 2K22, putting the famous spokesperson Jake from State Farm into the game. Really. You've seen Jake from State Farm in TV ads everywhere, and now he's in NBA 2K. As part of the significant updates to the social hub, The City, 2K Sports added a State Farm insurance store. And none other than Jake from State Farm is there to have a chat. The whole sequence is a treat, so we won't spoil it. Here's the video:As Jake from State Farm says in the encounter, you can also dress like Jake from State Farm after meeting up with the character. Capybaroness, who was among the first to spot Jake from State Farm in NBA 2K22, also posted an image of the clothing, or "drip," as Jake from State Farm says.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com