Publisher EA has outlined how some of its more recent games will take advantage of the power in the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S / Series X. Not all games are created equal, though, as there's a crucial difference with Star Wars: Squadrons on the next-gen consoles.According to EA, Squadrons will have two different graphics settings on Xbox Series S and Series X, akin to the performance modes found in something like Team Ninja's Nioh franchise. One, aimed at better visual quality, will improve the game's lighting model and pushes the game up to 1440p at 60 fps on the Xbox Series S and up to 4K at 60 fps on the Xbox Series X. Meanwhile, the second graphics setting that's geared toward better performance gets Squadrons up to 1440p at 120 fps on Series S and up to 4K at 120 fps on Series X.Conversely, Squadrons on PlayStation 5 will run at the same resolution and frame rate as the PlayStation 4 Pro version, except with improved lighting. It's been reported that the aerial dogfighter hits 1440p and 1800p at 60 FPS on the more-powerful PlayStation 4, so that's about what you can expect here.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The PlayStation 5 will feature the ability to expand its internal SSD storage with off-the-shelf NVMe SSDs, but the feature will not be supported when the console launches on November 12.Sony confirmed the news to The Verge, saying that it plans to introduce the functionality in the future via an update. This shouldn't be surprising if you've been following Sony's plans with regards to SSD expansion since March, where Sony's Mark Cerny made it clear that the company would have to verify consumers' SSDs for viability in the PS5."It'd be great if that happened by launch, but it's likely to be a bit past it, so please hold off on getting that M.2 drive until you hear from us," Cerny said in the Road to PS5 briefing from GDC earlier this year.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Insert Coin, a documentary about Midway Games' rise in the '90s with an impressive lineup of titles that includes NBA Jam and Mortal Kombat, has finally gotten a release date. The film will be out November 25 via Alamo Drafthouse On Demand, the popular independent cinema chain's streaming service. (The film is also expected to screen in select cinemas nationwide.) The documentary has also released an official trailer, which you can watch below.Insert Coin promises to be an authoritative telling of the story, which is an easy-to-understand claim: Its director, Joshua Tsui, worked on the infamous Mortal Kombat series--his likeness was used for Liu Kang, one of the OG characters back when MK launched in 1992.In the documentary, Tsui interviews past Midway team members including Eugene Jarvis (Robotron: 2084), Mark Turmell (SmashTV), John Tobias (co-creator of the Mortal Kombat series), George Petro (NARC) and many others. Also featured is an interview with Ready Player One author Ernest Cline, whose sequel Ready Player Two, is due out on November 24.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the most-talked about movies in 2020 is none other than Christopher Nolan's Tenet, a movie that kept getting pushed back because of COVID-19 and at one point was delayed indefinitely. Eventually, the movie hit theaters, and Nolan was actually pleased with the results. Now, it's apparently coming to the home market next month.According to Collider's Steven Weintraub, you'll be able to watch Tenet on 4K, Blu-ray, DVD, and digitally on December 15, a little more than a month away. While the movie's global take was $350 million, without the pandemic and theater closures, it would have attracted a lot more people.BREAKING: #TENET will arrive on 4K, Blu Ray, DVD and Digital on December 15.Since L.A. theaters have been closed for many months, looks like I'll finally be able to see 'Tenet' on Dec 15th!! pic.twitter.com/C1pPMJ9mKW — Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) November 5, 2020Deadline reports that the home release for the movie will be exceptionally pricey. It will retail for $45 on 4K UHD, $36 on Blu-ray, and $29 on DVD. It will feature an hour-long featurette about the making of the movie as well. Typically, new 4K UHD movies retail for $25--with some special editions coming in at $35, like an upcoming New Mutants Steelbook release. At this time, major retailers do not have a listing for Nolan's movie--although searching for the movie typically brings up a lot of tents rather than copies of Tenet.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The launch of the PS5 is very close now, just one week away, and so you may already have visions of Spider-Mans and Bugsnax dancing in your head. If you're curious about how to fine-tune your new hardware, though, Sony is here to help with a new video going over some of the finer points of the system settings.The brief explainer video walks you through how to tweak the settings for 3D audio, haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, and power-saving in rest mode. It's all very snappy and easy to understand, but seeing it laid out may give you a better idea of exactly what to expect.The haptic feedback and adaptive trigger settings can be made less strong if you find they're too much to handle. The power setting is set to "Optimized Experience" by default, which gives you some handy features like remote power-on and auto-updates, but it uses more power. A "Low Power Use" setting turns off those features but runs at much lower power in rest mode, or you can customize some mixture of both. The 3D audio might require the most experimentation, as Sony notes that you may need to try the settings to see which one matches your ear level.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

This week on Wrestle Buddies, GameSpot's professional wrestling podcast, Chris E. Hayner and Mat Elfring are looking back on some of the most entertaining moments in WWE history--and they're not doing it alone. In addition to welcoming former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia to chat,, we revisit what might be the most bizarre year of WWE programming ever and dig deep into the company's former on-screen president.First up, Mat decided to watch all of WWE's programming from 1995. Why is he doing this? Not even he knows the answer, to be honest. However, what a journey it's been so far. You might not remember this--or perhaps didn't even watch wrestling then--but this was not a great time for WWE. From characters like Man Mountain Rock to the company's obsession with Pamela Anderson, it really was a sight to behold.Then, given it's election week, we look back at one of the most important presidents of any of our lives. We are, of course, talking about WWF President Jack Tunney. That's right, Before WWE had general managers, commissioners, or even a sheriff named "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Jack Tunney was an on-screen authority figure named president of the company and some of his decisions were downright ludicrous.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With the PlayStation 5 launch a week away, now is a good time to start planning how you're going to migrate your PS4 library to your new console to make use of backwards compatibility. Thankfully, Sony has released a video showing how straightforward the process is. There are multiple ways to transfer game data from your PS4 to your PS5, the easiest of which is Data Transfer.Using Data TransferSimply log into your PS4 and PS5 with the same PlayStation Network account, update your PS4 to the latest firmware, and ensure that both consoles are connected to the same network. If you're planning to do the transfer over Wi-Fi, Sony recommends connecting your two consoles via ethernet to speed up the process. You can then start the transfer from you PS5, which will bring over all installed games and saved games from your PS4.Using An External DriveIf you won't have access to your PS4 when your PS5 arrives, you can still transfer your games to your new console using an external hard drive. Any PS4 games installed on an external HDD will immediately be recognized and work on your PS5, with Sony recommending you play them from there to keep the internal SSD free for PS5 titles that will require it. Considering you'll only have access to around 650GB on PS5, that's a good tip.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A recent launch trailer for Gearbox Publishing's looter-slasher Godfall confirms that the upcoming action-RPG will be exclusive to the PlayStation 5 for a six-month period.Godfall launches on November 12, the same day the PlayStation 5 comes out in most regions. (Sony's next-gen console launches worldwide a week later on November 19.) The game will be a PS5 console exclusive until at least May 12, 2021, according to the fine print at the end of the launch trailer. Godfall will still hit Windows PCs, but no other consoles have been confirmed.Gearbox and developer Counterplay Games have not specified whether Godfall will launch on Xbox Series S / Series X or any other consoles. This marks Godfall as a definitive launch game and a short-term exclusive. Check out some of the other PS5 launch titles and exclusives here.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We're just days away from the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, but unless you've already preordered the next-gen console of your choice, don't count on being able to purchase it at Best Buy in the near future. In a blog post today, Best Buy confirmed it will not have the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S in retail stores on launch day or during the holidays. Instead, the consoles could be restocked on BestBuy.com, but Best Buy gave no indication of when that might be."If you haven’t preordered a new console yet, you still might be able to get your hands on one--but only on BestBuy.com," Best Buy representative Katie Huggins wrote in the blog post. "While our stores won’t have devices for purchase on launch day or throughout the holiday season, keep an eye on BestBuy.com, where they’ll be available for purchase as soon as we have them available."This statement means it's now unclear whether Best Buy will have the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S available online during Black Friday as previously reported. Best Buy's Black Friday 2020 ad shows both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S and advertises them as being available online-only in limited quantities, and their inclusion in the ad implies they'll be available during Best Buy's Black Friday sale, which the retailer has still not shared start dates and times for.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's been a big week for All Elite Wrestling's Cody as he now has the rights to his last name--something WWE has had trademarked for years. But one question is on many wrestling fans' minds, will he start coming to the ring as Cody Rhodes?During a press conference for AEW's Full Gear PPV--taking place on Saturday, November 7--Cody discussed the future of using his name. "I'm very happy about being Cody Rhodes, again. The details of it all aren't important other than it was a very positive, no hard feelings on either side, type scenario. I will say though it's not something I probably will use in the wrestling space. I've gotten very used to 'The American Nightmare' Cody. I like how Justin Roberts says it. I just like it, [and have] for some time."Where I'm most excited about 'Cody Rhodes' being available again is when it comes to third party ventures and things like Go-Big Show that I just took part in coming to TBS and other projects like that."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The next generation of gaming is here. In the same week, we'll be seeing the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S all launch, which means there's a ton of ground to cover right now. From console reviews to game reviews to tips on things you might not know and beyond, GameSpot's ongoing coverage will be going strong in the days and weeks to come.To help you keep on top of everything that we have coming, we've put together a schedule showcasing some of our upcoming content, including reviews, big features, essential news stories, and our freshly updated preorder guides with all the latest on how and when you can buy these consoles for yourself. There's plenty more on top of what you see here, so be sure to stay tuned to both GameSpot's homepage and Generation Next hub for a more comprehensive rundown as things get published. Due to embargoes, we can't always share when things are coming, but you can expect coverage of all the big games hitting the consoles this month.Thursday, November 5ReviewsXbox Series X ReviewXbox Series S Review Coming SoonForza Horizon 4 - Xbox Series X Review UpdateGears Tactics - Xbox Series X Review UpdateMore CoveragePS5 Preorder GuidePS5 Launch Day Sales Will Be Online OnlyXbox Series X/S Preorder GuideXbox Series S Has Only 364GB Of Usable SpacePS5 And Xbox Series X Will Be Available Online On Black FridayEvery PS5 Launch GameEvery Xbox Series X/S Launch GameFriday, November 6The Best PS4 Games To Play On PS5The Best Xbox One Games To Play On Xbox Series X/SWhat To Do Before Getting Your Xbox Series X/SWhat To Do Before Getting Your PS5Monday, November 96 AM PT: Bugsnax review10 AM PT: Assassin's Creed Valhalla streamTuesday, November 1011 AM PT: Xbox Series X launch day stream with Jake Dekker and Michael HighamWednesday, November 11Our Xbox Series X/S WishlistThursday, November 1211 AM PT: PS5 launch day streamFriday, November 13Our PS5 WishlistInfo from Gamespot.com

Not that it's a surprise, but Electronic Arts has confirmed it will keep making more NHL games. The publisher has signed a new multi-year deal with the NHL and its player's association to create more games in the future.EA did not confirm the specific duration of the deal or how much it paid the hockey league for the rights. EA has been in business with the NHL for 30 years already, and EA Sports boss Cam Weber said in a statement, "This extension will ensure it remains at the forefront of connecting millions of fans around the world to the sport through interactive entertainment."NHL chief brand officer Brian Jennings said in a statement that EA's NHL series helps bring new fans to ice hockey. Jennings added that, during COVID-19 lockdowns, people turned to EA's series to get their hockey fix while the real sport's latest season was delayed and impacted by the virus.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

When Shout Factory announced it would be releasing the entire Friday the 13th movie franchise as a Blu-ray set, the news was accompanied by a revelation that long-lost footage from Friday the 13th Part 2--the first movie to feature Jason Voorhees as the killer--had been unearthed.The "gore cut" of the film, as it's been called by fans, was the first version of the movie and features more intense and longer death scenes, with far more blood and gruesome imagery. As the story goes, the scenes were trimmed from the film due to the MPAA, though the footage was eventually believed to be lost. Then, earlier this year while prepping this set, it was discovered on an old VHS tape that visual effects artist Carl Fullerton found.From there, things somehow get more interesting. Samuelson Studios, the production company that put together the bonus material for the new set, got possession of the tape and baked it--literally--to make it viewable. In a Facebook posting by the company, it was explained, "the lab indicated that the tape was stuck together. If pulled apart, the magnetic information could be stripped, which would mean that we would lose everything. The only solution: baking the tape in an oven overnight to separate the reels. The VHS would have to be taken apart, the reels would have [to be] placed into an oven and baked overnight in order to make it playable."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With the communities for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone still going very strong, Activision is changing things up for how these games will continue to be supported when Black Ops Cold War launches on November 13, and the changes sound exciting.This includes XP and leveling shared across the three games, a new Prestige system, expanded cross-play, and more. Below is a rundown of the key points, but be sure to read Activision's incredibly detailed blog post to get all the details.Synchronized LevellingStarting with player progression, for the first time in Call of Duty's history across mainline titles, there will be "synchronized" progression across Modern Warfare, Warzone, and Black Ops Cold War. This begins on November 13 with a new system that leads up to the launch of Season One on December 10, which is when Black Ops content will come to Warzone. Here is how Activision describes the process:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

When we have to stay home, many businesses--like movie theaters--suffer. But that can't be said for Roku, the device company responsible for the most popular standalone streaming hardware outside of giants like Amazon and Apple. The company is seeing a boom in not just user accounts, but active use as well, THR reports.The company has added 13.7 million accounts in the last year, causing its active account base to balloon to 46 million users. That growth in accounts and all of this indoor time we're experiencing helped drive 54% year-over-year increase in use of its devices, bringing use up to nearly 15 billion hours during the company's third quarter.Roku's platform has grown enough that the company is shifting from providing just devices to trying to provide its own channels to watch on them, too. Roku butted heads with NBCUniversal over the Peacock streaming service this year due to Roku's desire for users to watch content on its native apps where it can collect user data and doesn't have to fight over ad revenue. The two companies reached an agreement last month, though, to get the Peacock service on Roku, along with keeping 46 other NBCUniversal broadcast and cable apps available for download and use. HBO Max, meanwhile, has yet to appear on the platform.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com