Following last week's update to Gears 5, which added next-gen optimizations for the Xbox Series X / Series S, the game is getting perhaps its largest update yet. Alongside the launch of Operation 5: Hollow Storm, the patch introduces five maps, seven characters, and brings the Scorcher flamethrower back into the fold.As revealed by the patch's copious patch notes below, the nostalgia-themed update adds many new features and optimizations to Gears 5, including the return of several beloved characters from Gears 2 and 3, like Dizzy Wallin and Skorge. In addition, the game's traditional multiplayer modes now run at a locked 120 frames per second on Xbox Series X/S.Operation 5 also brings major changes to the game's other multiplayer modes, particularly Horde and Escape. The update has decoupled character and class, meaning that you can pair any character with any class, instead of playing the character with the weapons and abilities you need to win. Finally, my all-Batista dream team can destroy all comers.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Assassins' Creed Valhalla, the Viking-era open-world action-adventure game, has "sold through more units in its first week" than any other entry in the long-running franchise. According to Ubisoft, Valhalla has had the biggest Assassin's Creed game launch in history.The game is also the biggest launch on PC for a Ubisoft game. The company said in a press release that Assassin's Creed Valhalla has become the "top-selling Ubisoft PC launch ever."Ubisoft provided no metrics for how well Assassin's Creed Valhalla is doing, nor did it specify whether these impressive sales were due to digital or physical sell-through. Ubisoft shared the same sort of sentiment last year when Odyssey launched, saying the Greek-era open-world action-adventure game outpaced Origins' first-week sales. The last game in the franchise that was a big splash, however, was Assassin's Creed III with 3.5 million units sold in its first week.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Overwatch will be holding a new event titled Symmetra's Restoration Challenge, and it will center around the game's light-bending architech. From November 17-30, players can obtain seven new sprays, a player icon, and a new Epic skin titled Marammat Symmetra. You can unlock these rewards by winning in Quick Play, Competitive Play, or Arcade modes. Three wins net you the player icon, six wins give you a new spray, and nine wins award you with Symmetra's new skin.The in-game event accompanies a short story called "Stone by Stone." Written by Christie Golden, the new storyline features Symmetra on an expedition to find "understanding and compassion within" and subsequently give back "harmony and order to those in need."From light to being. From curiosity to understanding. From chaos to order. Teleport into STONE BY STONE, a brand-new Symmetra story by @ChristieGolden.📖 : https://t.co/652A1Crie6 pic.twitter.com/BCHSxMtk76 — Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) November 16, 2020"Stone by Stone" starts with Symmmetra being sent to fix Vishkar Corp's mistake of destroying a sacred statue of Aurora. There she connects with Tekhartha Zenyatta to better understand Aurora, the omnic religion, and how she can make up for the statue's destruction. The short story is the second piece of media Blizzard has commissioned for Overwatch's Architect of Light. It follows a Symmetra-centric comic titled "A Better World," which introduces Symmetra, some of her history, and contextualizes her place in Vishkar Corp.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Assassin's Creed Valhalla connects the Viking age to the deep Assassin's Creed lore, which means there are plenty of secrets to uncover. One such mystery is the pathway to the Well of Urdr in Asgard, as part of the Well-Traveled quest. The way is blocked by gates that respond to beams of light, and you know what that means: it's time for a mirror puzzle.As you may expect if you've encountered mirror puzzles in other games, the goal is simply to position the beam of light towards a node that will unlock the gates. As the puzzles get trickier, you'll need to split or reflect the beams to make them hit more than one target. What makes the Well of Urdr puzzle especially tricky is that the cave is very dark, so you won't necessarily be able to see the entire solution clearly. That means you'll have to use some more trial and error to get the positioning right--but knowing where to look should help.The first light beam is easy, since it simply introduces you to the concept. When you progress to the second part of the puzzle, aim the light source upward, toward the back of the room between the two large trees. That reflector will split the beam into two separate beams running in opposite directions.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Google has announced that Destiny 2 will be free-to-play on Stadia starting November 19. Whether players are Pro members or not, any Stadia user can play Destiny 2 at no additional charge.As announced on the official Stadia blog, this freebie includes the "core Destiny 2 experience," suggesting it won't feature all of its DLC and seasonal content. An exact rundown on what's available was not shared.Also on November 19, Destiny 2: The Collection--a package that bundles Destiny 2's earlier expansions, such as Forsaken and Shadowkeep--will no longer be available for Stadia Pro subscribers to download. Stadia Pro members who already downloaded Destiny 2: The Collection will still have access to the game so long as they maintain their subscription.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another trio of Legendary Pokemon are returning to Pokemon Go very soon. Beginning Tuesday, November 24, the Legendary lake trio Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie will once again appear in Raids as part of a new Lake Legends event, which will also feature new Field Research tasks, a new Shiny Pokemon, and more.The Lake Legends event kicks off at 1 PM PT--immediately following Terrakion, Cobalion, and Virizion's departure from the game--and runs until the same time on November 30. Not only will the Lake trio be available again in five-star Raids throughout that week, but you'll also be more likely to encounter certain kinds of Pokemon in the wild and in eggs, including the following monsters:PsyduckGoldeenMagikarpSurskitStarlyBidoofShellosAbraMachopRalts🌟🌊 Attention, Trainers! Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will be making a splash in raids on Tuesday, November 24. 🌊🌟 Learn more: https://t.co/aLQd0E48gk pic.twitter.com/qqq4zSZaXh — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 17, 2020 Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Beer company Bud Light has announced its own next-generation gaming console, well, sort of, and it's all for a good cause. The BL6, as it's called, is a new "console" that the beer company says "won't overheat or spew smoke ... even if you vape near it."Dubbed the "coolest console ever," the BL6 features a "high-powered gaming PC" that comes pre-loaded with various Bandai Namco fighting games like Tekken 7 and SoulCalibur VI, along with RBI Baseball 20 and Broforce. It also comes with two specially designed controllers that bear the BL6 name.The system is cooled by ...beer, or, as Bud Light puts it, "A one-of-a-kind first-ever beer cooling system." The console also comes with a 720p ASUS projector so you can play games wherever you are.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Vizio 70" 4K TV V705x-H1 $478 (was $650) | starts Nov. 25 at 7 PM ET See at Walmart Sony 65" X900H 4K TV $1,000 (was $1,400) | starts Nov. 22 See at Best Buy Samsung 55" Q80T 4K TV $1,050 (was $1,300) | live now See at Best Buy LG 75" UN6970 Series 4K TV $650 (was $850) | starts Nov. 22 See at Best Buy Samsung 50" Q60T 4K TV $498 (was $650) | live now See at Best Buy There are so many great deals on video games and movies during Black Friday 2020, but to get the most out of that media, you'll want a 4K TV to display them. With the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X and the closure of movie theatres, there's never been a better time to invest in your home entertainment setup. Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target all have discounts on select 4K TV models, so you have a lot to choose from. That's why we've collected all of the best Black Friday 4K TV deals this year and compiled them below. Keep in mind some deals won't be live until next week.If you're looking for more Black Friday deals, check out all of the Black Friday ads released so far. They'll give you a good idea of what to expect during the big sale week. There will be some fantastic PS5 and PS4 game deals as well as Xbox Series X and Xbox One game deals. And if you're looking to snag a new console, Walmart has revealed a time and date for its next PS5 and Xbox Series X restocks. See our full roundup of the best Black Friday 2020 gaming deals for an overview of all the best offers.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Due to COVID-19, the NFL canceled the upcoming Pro Bowl scheduled for January 2021. The event will go forward in a new fashion, however, as EA and the NFL have announced that the 2021 Pro Bowl will take place virtually through Madden NFL 21.The event will consist of a week's worth of matchups with celebrities, former and current NFL players, and streamers who will play Madden NFL 21 with the Pro Bowl rosters. People can watch these matchups "across a variety of platforms," EA said.Madden NFL 21 players are getting bonuses, too, as EA will release Pro Bowl-themed content in the game during the event.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Ubisoft's upcoming foray into the Greek mythological world of (to use the game's original name) gods and monsters, will receive post-launch content drops and DLC. The game's $40 season pass will consist of three DLC drops, each of which will introduce new areas to play through.The first DLC, A New God, has you playing as Fenyx again after the end of the campaign. It takes place in Olympus Palace, and sees Fenyx taking on the Trials of the Olympians under the eyes of the Greek gods. The next two DLC releases will take players to different places. Myths of the Eastern Realm, the second DLC, introduces Ku as a playable character with a unique new fighting style. This one is based on Chinese mythology rather than Greek. The third, The Lost Gods, returns to Greek myth but reinvents the game as a top-down brawler. The new hero this time is called Ash, and they're trying to bring back--as the name suggests--lost gods.You can check out a trailer for the Season Pass below.There will also be a bonus quest for Season Pass owners, where Fenyx teams up with Hermes for an adventure. On top of all of this, you can expect regular free content drops following the game's release. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Snyder Cut is no longer simply a fan campaign, but an inevitability. Set to come out in 2021, the 2017 theatrical film has transformed into a 4-part miniseries that will air stream on HBO Max. As director Zack Snyder hypes the film, other members of the cast and crew are helping him get the word out. Hot on the heels of Snyder's new trailer, we have some behind-the-scenes stills courtesy Justice League cinematographer Fabian Wagner's Instagram.The first shot features Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman looking at a mural of villain Darkseid while holding a torch. She's also wearing some comfy-looking boots, but we're going to guess that those probably won't make it into the final shot. The photo is presumably from the same scene we saw in Snyder's DC FanDome teaser back in June. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Fabian Wagner (@fabianwagnerdop)Another shot from Wagner gives us a look at Diane Lane as Martha Kent. Wagner calls the photo a "cheeky snapshot of the beautiful Diane Lane." Wagner calls her lovely to work with and says he "can't wait to see that scene." This scene appears to be something new for Snyder's version of the film.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Minecraft Dungeons has now received its free crossplay update, and players across all systems can team up. No matter if you have Minecraft Dungeons on PC and Xbox One through Xbox Game Pass, or you've bought it on those systems or PS4/Switch, you can now team up with anyone else who has the game.The development team has announced on the Minecraft website that the update is live now, and that cloud saves are also "coming soon". This means that you'll soon be able to pick up your progress from any new system; buy the game on PC, for example, and then play it on the go from a Nintendo Switch.The game can also be played via Cloud Gaming if you have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the US. It even has custom touch controls. The exact date on this update has not been announced yet, but hopefully it won't be a long wait. There's also a third DLC pack coming to the game, called Howling Peaks. The Minecraft spin-off scored a 7/10 in our Minecraft Dungeons review. Reviewer Steve Watts wrote: "Rather than shift our expectations of what games can be, it's banking on its own popularity to introduce younger players to a classic genre and serves as a short-but-sweet treat for looter vets. It scratches the dungeon-crawler itch with a sense of goofy charm and expands what Minecraft can be."Info from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War released recently, and right now one weapon is absolutely dominating the online multiplayer. As PC Gamer reports, players have been complaining about the absolute domination of the MP5--a starter gun that far outpowers many of the later unlockable weapons.The MP5, which has an incredible fire-rate with high damage and great range with little recoil, has become the favorite weapon of many players, and many are calling for a nerf.According to professional player 100T Nadeshot, the MP5 "might be the most over powered SMG in Call of Duty history". Right now there's not a lot of variety in multiplayer because of how long it takes to level other weapons, he says.MP5 in Cold War might be the most over powered SMG in Call of Duty history. That, or weapon and leveling progression takes so long that there isn’t a ton of gun variety in pubs. — 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) November 14, 2020It's worth remembering, though, that any multiplayer game releasing in 2020 was developed in less-than-ideal conditions due to COVID-19, and testing for balance has been harder than ever. Lead designer Tony Flame has promised balance changes for the start of Season 1.Another odd problem players have encountered is that their new PS5s are downloading the PS4 version. As with any console launch, there have been teething issues.GameSpot's Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War review is currently in-progress, but it's currently sitting on an 8/10 thanks to a strong campaign.Info from Gamespot.com

Subscribers to Amazon Prime can get some extra goodies for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, including a skin for your raven that turns the bird into a pigeon.The Carolingian Dynasty Gear Pack includes a gear set, a mount, a shield, a weapon, and naval pro and skin sets. It also includes the aforementioned pigeon skin.To unlock the content, you need to link your Ubisoft Connect and Amazon Prime accounts. Once you've done that, the gear will show up once you reach England in the game and create your own stable and shipyard. The DLC may take up to 48 hours to arrive.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Demon's Souls on PS5 is a remake, but one new element that has been added has got a lot of people talking. The game now has a mysterious door that no one can figure out how to open. Now, as players inch closer to discovering the door's secrets, Bluepoint Games has tweeted out a teaser--one that could have a cryptic second meaning.The tweet in question, embedded below, is a postcard from within the room with "Wish You Were Here" embossed on it. But what's really got people talking is the text alongside the image: "A symphony of rumors..."A symphony of rumors...@VaatiVidya, @maximilian_, @Distortion_2, @Lobosjrgaming, @avoidthepuddle, @KrimsonKB pic.twitter.com/bDGAstbvvc — Bluepoint Games (@bluepointgames) November 17, 2020This is a reference to another tweet, made a year ago, by the account. The tweet, embedded below, follows up "a symphony of rumors" with "not one, but two". A Demon's Souls remake from Bluepoint Games was rumored for a long time before the game was unveiled as a PS5 launch title. What's the second rumor? It's not clear, but the item behind the door could hold the key.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com