Cyberpunk 2077 is officially upon us, unlocking at midnight local time on December 10 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Despite the imminent release, though, some Xbox players are manipulating their consoles to play the game early.According to Video Games Chronicle reporter Andy Robinson, Xbox owners who switch their console's region to New Zealand can unlock Cyberpunk 2077 hours before the game actually comes out. This is because New Zealand is more than 10 hours ahead of most regions.Developer CD Projekt Red already announced the release times for Cyberpunk 2077 and let users preload the game early, so knowing that the game can be unlocked by manipulating the console is unsurprising. A handful of users from both Reddit and Twitter have reported the trick to work on Xbox consoles. But the same sort of trick can't be performed on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5; the location data on Sony's consoles is predetermined by the user's account.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Streaming platform Twitch has issued a significant update to its harassment and hateful conduct policies, adding new rules regarding hate speech and sexual harassment. The changes, on the whole, seem aimed at stamping out conduct that is not necessarily malicious, but that may have a negative impact on streamers, other viewers, or the community as a whole.More specifically, the policy changes include bans on claiming that a victim of a violent tragedy is lying, encouraging DDoS attacks, certain hateful emoji, and the Confederate flag. The policy changes also bar unwelcome comments on someone's physical appearance or making sexual/lewd comments. The policy notes that this change does not include an exemption for public figures."Words and actions have meaning and impact, even if your intent is not meant to be hurtful or cause harm," Twitch wrote in a blog post. "And even if the target of your behavior or comments isn't bothered by them, others in the community may nevertheless feel impacted by it. Under the new policy, our Safety team will look at the content of statements or actions in order to determine whether a behavior is abusive and violates our guidelines, rather than relying solely on perceived intent."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Cyberpunk 2077 contains a bevy of Easter eggs and one that can be uncovered relatively early on is for those who enjoy bar-hopping: A cameo by a famed games designer.This revelation is a spoiler for Cyberpunk 2077, so read on at your own peril.Before the title card splashes on the screen at the end of Act 1, the mission "The Heist" tasks you with breaking into a gaudy hotel. Once checked-in, you and Jackie encounter a gold-plated waitress, which prompts an option for you to either go to a room or check out the hotel. If you choose to look around a bit you'll see the Death Stranding creator chatting it up.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While 2020 was an expectedly chaotic year, it still managed to offer some fantastic games for both the PlayStation 4 and the PS5. This year marks the bittersweet end of the PlayStation 4 as the core Sony platform, bolstered by an impressive lineup of first-party games. Its final year saw an impressive batch of exclusive games like Final Fantasy VII: Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, and The Last of Us: Part II, which closed out the console's life in top form. Coupled with the PS4's swan song, we also saw an impressive debut for the PlayStation 5, which managed to keep the momentum going with its own set of unique games.Before 2020 reaches its end, GameSpot's team of editors and producers wanted to take some time to look back at the PlayStation's greatest hits from this year, which spans both the PS4 and PS5 consoles. In addition to the games above, we also included the PS5's killer app, Demon's Souls, which stands as a remarkable return to form for the original souls-like. Below, you'll find our five picks for the best PlayStation games of 2020, along with our thoughts on what made them so special.For more on the best games of 2020, which includes other roundups focusing on the Switch and Xbox, be sure to head over to GameSpot's hub page compiling all the noteworthy titles from this year.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Because vampires are forever, HBO has reportedly been working on a reboot of its hit vampire drama horror series True Blood. Deadline has confirmed that HBO has already been working "for nearly a year" on a new version of the series that wrapped in 2014, and it's already fairly well along with key personnel already attached to the project.Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (whose Chilling Adventures of Sabrina ends on December 31 with Season 4) will be co-writing the pilot with Jami O'Brien (creator of the similarly vampire-themed NOS4A2). O'Brien will also executive produce, as will original series creator Alan Ball (whose drama Uncle Frank just hit Amazon Video).Although it hasn't really been that long since 2014, it's been long enough that Aguirre-Sacasa and O'Brien can provide a fresh take on the series--which Ball adapted from Charlaine Harris' series of novels, The Southern Vampire Mysteries, which spanned 13 entries from 2001 through to 2013.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Final Fantasy XIV will roll into the winter holidays with its annual seasonal event, Starlight Celebration. From December 14 until 31, players can obtain a festive Snowman Bell mount and furniture items. Provided you are one of the lucky players who own an in-game house, you can furnish it with icy brick walls, pine trees, and snow-covered platforms.'Tis the season for a #FFXIV Starlight Celebration! 🎄The event will take place from Dec. 14 to Dec. 31! 📅What starlight miracle could be in store this year? ❄️ https://t.co/xiPcuc09O6 pic.twitter.com/81xLja0zQN — FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) December 9, 2020Players will need to be level 15 and above to participate. Speaking to Amh Garanjay in Old Gridania will initiate Starlight Celebration's quests.In addition to the seasonal event, players have plenty of new content to explore. Patch 5.4 Futures Rewritten hit Final Fantasy XIV on December 8, making it the first new content update since August's Patch 5.3 Reflections in Crystal.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

When Christopher Nolan responded to the sudden announcement that Warner Bros. announced its 2021 film slate would have simultaneous releases in theaters and on HBO Max by saying many in Hollywood "went to bed the night before thinking they were working for the greatest movie studio and woke up to find out they were working for the worst streaming service," it could be read as an exaggeration.But Nolan is far from an outlier in this sentiment, as revealed by a conversation Variety facilitated between Aaron Sorkin (whose The Trial of the Chicago 7 recently hit Netflix) and Patty Jenkins (whose Wonder Woman 1984, after many delays, will be coming both to theaters and HBO Max). While both of the accomplished filmmakers first and foremost expressed a shared sense of relief and appreciation for film fans having the ability to see new work while staying safe during COVID, they also articulated a skepticism that Warner Bros. announcement signals a major change for the industry."We're all scared that everything's going to change now," Sorkin said, imagining a future where movie theaters become glorified art houses. "I don't think that's going to happen. I think that for 4,000 years, nothing has replaced the experience of being part of an audience."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Destiny franchise started out as a console-exclusive series, but since Destiny 2's release on PC in 2017, there's been no question about where the best place to play is. PC might still reign supreme if you have high-end hardware, but with the next-gen update now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, it's not such a no-brainer anymore.To put it simply, the new update is revelatory for console players. Based on the several hours I've spent with the new Xbox Series X-enhanced version so far, it's finally possible to enjoy the benefits formerly reserved for PC, and the results are stark.I played Destiny 2 on Xbox One and One X for years, ignoring the PC version until cross-save support finally allowed me to finally bring my progress with me. The benefits were massive in two specific areas: the increase in frame rate (Destiny 2 on consoles has, until now, been locked to 30fps) and the reduction in load times (which were agonizingly long). The contrast in performance between a decent PC and Xbox One was so extreme that, after playing for hours on PC and then jumping back to Xbox, I would be convinced something was actually broken and that my system needed to be restarted or a game update was needed. This happened multiple times, with each instance evoking a no, I know it ultimately wasn't broken last time, but something is clearly off this time. And those long waits to move from location to location led to more doomscrolling than my brain could handle, something there just isn't time for when playing on PC.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite changed things up with NPCs in Season 5, but there are still weekly challenges that need completing. Season 5 has challenges every Thursday, just like previous seasons, and Week 2's are here. This guide will show you the best way to tackle specific challenges, like finding car parts, with ease.These challenges leaked early--check back tomorrow to see them for yourself in Fortnite.Where Are Car Parts In Fortnite?We don't have context for why we're looking for car parts in Season 5, but you'll be able to find a few mechanical pieces at Season 5's new location, Hunter's Haven. Hunter's Haven is a named location on the map, so it shouldn't be difficult to find.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Respawn Entertainment has confirmed that a new trailer for its first-person VR shooter Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond will go live during The Game Awards this Thursday.The official Medal of Honor Twitter account shared the news, telling fans to tune into The Game Awards for a "world premiere trailer" of the latest Medal of Honor. An exact time for when it goes live, or whether it is in the pre-show or main event, has not been specified.The Game Awards goes live on December 10 with a pre-show starting at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET and the main event kicking off 30 minutes later. We'll be livestreaming it here on GameSpot.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite's Week 2 challenges are just about here. One of Season 5's weekly challenges (now called "epic quests") will task you with finding clues in Holly Hedges, Lazy Lake, and Pleasant Park. This guide will show you how to find each clue so you can complete the challenge quickly.This challenge leaked early--check back on Thursday to try it yourself.What Are The Clues In Fortnite Season 5?I'm not sure if these clues point to something bigger this season, but each location contains golden items, like toilets and gnomes, along with a chest. They aren't worth anything but you'll need to locate one clue in each location in order to complete the challenge.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

15 months after launch, developer Remedy Entertainment's critically acclaimed third-person action-adventure game Control has sold more than two million copies.This is according to the studio's communications director Thomas Puha, who tweeted the sales figure alongside an announcement that November was the game's best-selling month, a statement made during Remedy's recent investor event. Other bits of information out of the event include confirmation from creative director Sam Lake that the next big Remedy game takes place in the Remedy Connected Universe and that there is "high-profile interested" in Control-related media content.The Ultimate Edition of Control launched in September 2020, with those on PlayStation and Xbox who own that edition being able to upgrade to the next-gen version of the game at no charge. That PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S version of Control doesn't come out until 2021. Publisher 505 Games caught a lot of heat in August 2020 for its lackluster explanation as to why Control owners must purchase the Ultimate Edition to get the free next-gen upgrade.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the pillars of Microsoft's next-gen strategy is Xbox Game Pass, the subscription service that includes more than 100 games and all first-party titles. This program is going very well so far, and now Microsoft has shared some new statistics that speak to its popularity.In a blog post, Microsoft said "engagement" with Xbox Game Pass in November 2020 more than doubled where it was in November 2019. Additionally, Microsoft called out some of the most successful titles in Game Pass for November, listing them (in no particular order) as Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Rainbow Six Siege, Tetris Effect Connected, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.Microsoft also revealed that, in the past month alone, Xbox users have played more than 3,800 different games and spent "billions" of hours on the Xbox platform.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The 2020 Game Awards take place tomorrow, December 10, and Pokemon Go is joining in on the festivities. Developer Niantic has announced it is holding a special event in the mobile game during the awards show, which will offer players increased bonuses and more chances to take on Team Go Rocket.The Game Awards event kicks off at the same time as the awards show itself, at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET, and it runs for a full 24 hours. Throughout that time, any Incense that you use will attract more Pokemon than normal, and you'll receive extra Stardust for catching monsters.There will also be an increase in Team Go Rocket activity. Rocket grunts will appear more frequently in balloons and at PokeStops throughout the event. You'll also be able to use a Charged TM to replace a Shadow Pokemon's Frustration attack. You can read more about the event on the Pokemon Go website.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Xbox Series X|S consoles released in November and they swiftly sold out. The launch was massive, and it broke records for Microsoft. Along with that, however, comes some pain for those who haven't been able to get a system yet.In a blog post, Xbox executive Jerret West said the response to the Series X|S launch was "overwhelming" and "staggering." West acknowledged the system shortages and told fans they can be assured Microsoft is working on getting more units available soon."Your overwhelming response to the launch of Xbox Series X|S has been staggering and heartening at the same time. We can't wait for everyone who wants to experience gaming on Xbox Series X and Series S to do so and are working with our retail partners to replenish stock as quickly as we can," West said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com