The runtime for the upcoming superhero movie sequel Wonder Woman 1984 has been revealed, and it's longer than the first one. The movie clocks in at 2 hours and 31 minutes, according to listings on cinema pages. This compares to 2 hours and 21 minutes for the 2017 film.Director Patty Jenkins explained to Collider that her first cut of Wonder Woman 1984 was longer, coming in at 2 hours and 45 minutes before it was cut down in the editing process.Comparing to other DC movies, Wonder Woman 1984's 151 minutes is one minute shorter than the theatrical edit of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. For further comparison, Joker (122 minutes), Suicide Squad (123 minutes), Shazam (132 minutes), and Aquaman (142 minutes) were all shorter.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

As 2020 comes to an end, stores and outlets are starting to release their game of the year lists. Both Google Play and the Apple App Store have weighed in and announced the game of the year on their platforms, and the same game has taken top honors for both storefronts--Genshin Impact.Google Play has given the game top honors, citing the game's size and enjoyable combat as factors "Genshin Impact blew us away with its sheer scale and ambition," the description reads. "Combat is fast and fluid, with each fight a spectacle to behold. Quite simply, this is the best game we’ve played this year."Apple did not delve into their reasoning, but also selected the game as the year's best. Several other games were honored in their app awards, too. Legends of Runeterra was declared the year's best iPad game, Disco Elysium took the Mac award, Dandara Trials of Fear claimed the Apple TV top spot, and Sneaky Sasquatch was declared the best game of 2020 on the Apple Arcade service.Genshin Impact, which recently added Zhongli as a playable character, has certainly made a strong impact this year, with a visual look reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and deep gameplay complemented by its free-to-play mechanics. The game will add the Dragonspire region later this month.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The PlayStation 5 has finally arrived, ushering in the next generation of gaming from Sony. The console is selling very well, and stock has sold through at most retailers. As such, this video we're about to share might be difficult to watch for those who remain in the hunt for a next-gen system. Someone has acquired a PS5 only to place it into one of those machines that destroys everything. It is a terrifying video, with the cracking and crunching sounds standing out as particularly painful to hear as the console gets literally shred to pieces. Have a look:So who’s trying to get the shredded parts and build a PS5? 🤦‍♂️(Via u/cheeseinmya**) pic.twitter.com/8ie9qlSsVf — SLAM Gaming (@SLAMftw) December 2, 2020Sony has promised that more PS5 units will be available for purchase later this year, so if you've been shut out thus far, there is still hope. You can follow GameSpot's PS5 ordering page to stay up to date on how to get a console for yourself when they become available.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Watching movies in 2020 is, simply put, weird. Here in the US, the continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic means that theaters have, with few exceptions, stayed empty. Theater chains like AMC are hurting. That means we're doing most of our watching at home on services like Google Play. Despite the shift, Google's best-seller list is a mix of this year and last year's releases similar to last year's list.Along with the few movies that released in 2020, up of some of our favorites from 2019, including films like Knives Out, Parasite, and 1917. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is also on there.Here's the top 15:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Genshin Impact has, in terms of both spending and impact, been one of the biggest games of 2020. The title, which took top honors in Google Play and Apple's game of the year lists, has reportedly brought in a huge amount of money every day since its release.According to SensorTower, which tracks mobile spending and engagement, their stats suggest that Genshin Impact has brought in $393 million since it launched on September 28. which averages out to over $6 million every single day. Despite releasing late in the year, it's reportedly the second-highest grossing mobile game of the year, behind Honor of Kings ($467 million).$120 million of this revenue is said to have come from China, and $98 million of it from Japan. It's worth noting that these numbers are based on SensorTower's estimates, rather than hard figures released by developer miHoYo, so they might not be the exact numbers.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Wallace and Gromit studio Aardman and the game publisher Bandai Namco are working together again. Following their partnership on the game 11-11: Memories Retold, the companies have now announced they will create a new IP together.This new project will cover "multiple media," according to a press release from Aardman. The company said they will reach out to "partners" in 2021 to discuss the project, though the news release did not mention any companies by name for who may work on the project.What they did say is that Aardman's "talent in creating characters and worlds" will be employed in the development of the project, while Bandai Namco will contribute with its "expertise in publishing and development." The partnership covers "stories tailored for current and future platforms."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Cyberpunk 2077 is finally nearly upon us, with a release date set for December 10, and it's anticipated that some players will get their games early. Between copies that shipped early, retail mistakes, and press/influencer copies, it's possible that information will be out there ahead of launch--and developer CD Projekt Red is asking that anyone with a copy holds off on streaming.In a tweet on the official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account, the devs have asked people not to stream the game ahead of launch--and warned, in their own way, that action will be taken against anyone who does. "We kindly ask you NOT TO stream/let's play, or release similar content before December 9th, 12PM CET / 3 AM PST," the post reads. Otherwise, they joke, in-game organization MAX-TAC will be sent after you (which means, probably, they'll take action to have the video removed or stream ended). You can read their full statement below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Immortals: Fenyx Rising presents a vast open-world inspired by Greek mythology, filled with ancient beasts and monsters and deities. If you're just getting started, the huge open-world can be daunting. Making your created hero into a powerhouse is a long journey but we can get you started on the right path.We've compiled a list of beginner's tips to help you get started. For more, check out our picks for the best abilities and godly blessings to get first, and read our Immortals: Fenyx Rising review.Climb the Four StatuesThis is an open-world Ubisoft game, so naturally, you'll need to do some climbing. In this case, it's the four statues of the gods, representing their respective regions on the maps: Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, and Hephaistos. Each has a special sync point at the top that de-fogs that portion of the map. And while you're up there…Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Immortals Fenyx Rising imbues you with the powers of the gods. To that end, it has a few different kinds of upgrades, each with its own path and method of leveling up.Under the Abilities menu, you'll find both Skills and Godly Powers. Skills enhance your standard combat and traversal abilities, while Godly Powers are more significant, flashier finishers with cooldowns. Both are purchased at the Hall of the Gods with Coins of Charon, but Godly Powers cost significantly more Coins. Be sure to visit the Hall of the Gods to upgrade your abilities before taking on major new quests, because you can't upgrade your character on the fly--it's only available at that single location.Another type of upgrade is Blessings, which has its own section on the menu. These unlock as you progress through the story and finish the quests of the four gods: Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, and Hephaistos. Each god has three powers to grant you which will unlock in sequence. The story paths for each get more difficult, so it's probably best to complete each of their first quest phases, then each of the second. But since you can do them in any order, you are able to claim certain Blessings first to help you with the others.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

FIFA 21 released for PS4 and Xbox One earlier this year, and players picking the game up those versions have been told they'll be able to upgrade to the next-gen version within the same console family. Now, the update is live ahead of the December 4 release date that was initially promised, meaning that you can experience next-gen FIFA earlier than expected.As Press Start has noted, multiple players have found themselves able to download the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game right now. While you cannot buy this version of the game yet, the free upgrade is available, and players can test out how the game looks and runs when it's using the full grunt of new systems.If you want to buy the next-gen versions of the game, they'll cost $70--it's cheaper to buy a previous-gen version and then get the free update. The PS4/Xbox One version of FIFA 21 was good enough to earn an 8/10 in GameSpot's review.A similar update is also coming for Madden NFL 21. That update was also given a December 4 release date, and that seems to be holding, as the update is not live yet.Expect impressions to start coming in from the early-adopting FIFA fanbase now that this new version of the game is in their hands. Info from Gamespot.com

Nostalgia is a funny thing. When the first episode of Telltale Games' Sam & Max Save the World debuted in 2006, fans of 1993's Sam & Max Hit the Road had waited years for the dog and bunny's return. Now, Save the World is old enough to have built up its own nostalgic fanbase, keen to once again revisit these lovable weirdos. Sam & Max Save the World Remastered isn't a new game, but the huge visual and mechanical improvements implemented by developer Skunkape Games (a team made up of ex-Telltale folks) make it a pleasure to revisit.For the uninitiated, Sam & Max Save the World Remastered is about two freelance police agents: Sam, a loquacious, wry dog who acts as de facto leader of the duo, and Max, his psychotic rabbit pal. Across the six episodes included in this remaster, the pair gets caught up in a mass-hypnosis scheme, thwarting various enemies on their way to finally facing the season's big bad during the finale. While Telltale would eventually become known for its choice-focused narrative experiences like The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, Sam & Max Save the World is a far more traditional point-and-click adventure game--you talk to people, gather items, and then use those items in clever ways to progress through the story.Sam & Max Save the World Remastered on Nintendo SwitchEach episode of Save the World follows roughly the same pattern: Sam and Max get a call about a new case in the opening cutscene, and they head out to start asking questions. Each episode is compact, running about two hours and featuring, at most, three locations. Over time, recurring themes and characters emerge, and before long the pair realize that there's some nefarious connective tissue running throughout all of their cases.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Bandai Namco revealed a new trailer and screenshots for its soccer game Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions this week, highlighting new characters who'll be added to the game's roster.Based on the classic manga and anime series created by Yōichi Takahashi, the first DLC for the game will add Swedish nobleman Stevan Levin, Mexican ace goalkeeper Ricardo Espadas, and martial arts striker Singprasert Bunnaak from Thailand.Each character has their own set of flashy special moves, such as Bunnaak's Muay Thai-influenced kicks that can send a soccer ball hurtling at dangerous speeds or Espada's unbreakable defense in the goalkeeper's pit.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Showtime will be rolling out Showtime Selects, a new free ad-supported channel that offers a sampling platter of content available for $11 a month. Among the 250 hours that will be made available on Tuesday are Your Honor starring Bryan Cranston and the 11th and final season of Shameless, according to Variety. Additionally, there will be select episodes of The Affair, Ray Donovan, Billions, The L Word, and Californication for you to watch. New content will be added monthly.Showtime Selects ads will run before and after shows so as not to interrupt content. "It's still a lovely premium experience, which was really important for us," says Michael Engleman, Showtime's chief marketing officer.There are so many streaming platforms and programs on each of them to keep track of that luring thrifty customers in with a trial-period taste of what's on offer is a savvy move. Showtime is not alone in this gambit, but it's also no longer an assumed standard among platforms: For example, HBO Max offers a free trial period, whereas Netflix quietly sunset its in favor of a new (though somewhat limited) "watch free" standalone site.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Crown is one of Netflix most acclaimed shows, but the recent season has gone under intense scrutiny with how it portrayed Prince Charles and Princess Diana's relationship and the beginning of their divorce. Spoilers for the latest season of The Crown below, so back out now if you aren't caught up. In the last shot of the season, the cameras are flicking on Diana during a holiday photo of the Royal Family, foreshadowing her untimely death next season. Such a reaction has reached the cast of the show, and one member in particular even said on The Crown's official podcast, that Netflix has should state the main difference between the story they're telling than the actual history."It is dramatized. I do feel very strongly, because I think we have a moral responsibility to say, 'Hang on guys, this is not...it's not a drama-doc, we're making a drama,' said Helena Bohnam Carter, who plays Princess Margeret (via Deadline). "So they are two different entities."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

This was meant to be a big year for James Bond fans, with the release of No Time To Die, the much-anticipated 25th movie in the series. But as with virtually every big movie in 2020, the film has been pushed to next year. While we have to wait a few more months for Daniel Craig's final outing as Bond, there is some good news--12 Bond movies are to be added to NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock.The Bond films will hit Peacock on Friday, December 4. The movies span the entire series, with films from five of the six actors to have played 007 over the years, namely Craig, Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. The full list is:Quantum of Solace (2008)Casino Royale (2006)The World is Not Enough (1999)Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)GoldenEye (1995)Licence to Kill (1989)Octopussy (1983)The Man With the Golden Gun (1974)Diamonds are Forever (1971)You Only Live Twice (1967)Goldfinger (1964)From Russia with Love (1963)The only Bond actor not represented is George Lazenby, who starred in only one movie, 1967's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. While most of Peacock's movie content can be viewed with ads as part of a free account, some films are for premium subscribers only. Peacock has not yet stated which Bond films will available for free subscribers.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com