Developer Motive Studios has dropped a massive update for Star Wars: Squadrons for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Update 2.0 makes a bevy of changes, such as adjusting controls, tweaking Fleet Battles, and fixing starfighters. The full patch notes are outlined below.One of the biggest changes to Squadrons with Update 2.0 is in Fleet Battles. The morale value earned from destroying AI starfighters has been reduced to 1 on attack and 4 on defense. Capital ship turrets are more responsive at tracking, while flagship turrets are more aggressive. There are also a ton of fixes for Fleet Battles, including issues with missing holograms in the briefing room, players scoring negative skill ratings, and flagships rotating unexpectedly.Controls in Squadrons have been adjusted in the update, too. Diagonal thumbstick movement should be more responsive when using the Aviator control scheme or certain custom mappings. Simultaneous inputs, like yaw left and yaw right, should register correctly. And HOTAS joystick users on PS4 should see reduced latency after launching from the hanger.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Season 7 of Apex Legends launches at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET tonight, and it brings a wave of new features to the game. The latest trailer for the season focuses on the changes it's bringing to the game's battle pass, which includes simplifying the math of the challenge system from points to stars, as well as the addition of an in-match challenge tracker. As usual, the season will also add a variety of cosmetic content, including new music packs, gun charms, and skydive emotes. Several fans have expressed frustration with the late launch time on social media.Apex Legends Season 7 – Ascension brings a new Battle Pass brimming with high-class rewards. Start earning them for yourself when Season 7 begins later today, Nov 4, at 8pm PT! pic.twitter.com/CXaeGy0V83 — Apex Legends (@PlayApex) November 4, 2020As previously revealed by trailers and the season's patch notes, this season adds a new Legend to the game: the gravity-defying scientist Horizon. Players can climb, slide, and shoot their way through Horizon's former home, the floating city of Olympus, which also includes a new hover car called the Trident. The new season will also add social clubs to the game, and it will make a few adjustments to the loot pool, like the restoration of the R-99 to the general rotation.Some of the most consequential changes that the season brings are in the form of character adjustments. For example, Mirage's decoys now have a bit of health, Pathfinder's hitbox has been significantly expanded, and Octane's passive heal has doubled in speed. For more info on Horizon's verticality-oriented kit, check out our interview with Apex Legends game director Chad Grenier.Info from Gamespot.com

Normally, New Releases highlights five big games in every episode, but that would be a real disservice this time, considering the imminent launches of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The next generation of consoles kicks off with heavy hitters like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5, Bugsnax, Demon's Souls, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Godfall. Just after the launches comes Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. And since we can't leave Nintendo out, this episode also takes a look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Here are the top video game releases on all the major platforms this month.Assassin's Creed Valhalla -- November 10 (PS4, Xbox One, Series X/S, PC, Stadia) / November 12 (PS5)Available on: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X/S, PC, StadiaThe next entry in the Assassin's Creed saga is set in the Viking era. As tribe leader Eivor, you'll lead your people in raids across the isle of Great Britain. You'll pillage villages, build your own encampment, and even dip back into social stealth. Expect more info on the mysterious Hidden Ones too.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We're only a few days away from the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft has indicated that many of the platform's most-popular games will receive a boost to performance on the new consoles. Rare's pirate adventure Sea of Thieves is no exception. One of Microsoft's most successful exclusive, the game will receive significant improvements on both the Xbox Series X and Series S.Excited about setting sail on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S? These are the key optimisations for your next-gen Sea of Thieves experience, so get set to enjoy some silky-smooth skelly smashing:⏱️ Improved load times⬛ 4K, 60FPS on Xbox Series X⬜ 1080p, 60FPS on Xbox Series S pic.twitter.com/RESsON2uxZ — Sea of Thieves (@SeaOfThieves) November 4, 2020According to the above tweet, both the Series X and Series S will offer improved load times and 60 frames per second. However, the Series X will target 4K, whereas the Series S will run at 1080p.This is in line with the improvements that have previously been revealed for other notable games. For example, Fortnite will support 4K and 60 FPS on the Xbox Series X, and 1080p and 60 FPS on the Series S. The developer behind Halo: The Master Chief Collection has also announced similar gains, with 120 FPS 4K on Series X and 1080p on Series S. However, the update will not arrive until November 17, so players will need to be a bit patient.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Xbox Series X is only scheduled to launch on November 12, but one lucky preorder customer has had their console delivered nearly a week before that.Posting about their latest delivery on Reddit, an Xbox Series X customer in Portugal was surprised to find the console delivered nearly a full week before the official release date. According to the post, the order was placed through the Microsoft Store and hadn't shown any indication of shipping early the day before it arrived. Given that stock is making its way to distribution centers and retailers ahead of launch, it's likely to have been an admin error.The post does confirm some information Microsoft has been sharing over the past few weeks. The poster noted that their HDD that was connected to an Xbox One X "just worked" when connected to the Series X. Quick Resume was also tested, with estimations of 2-4 second waits when switching from No Man's Sky to Red Dead Redemption 2. Many titles, such as Gears 5 and Forza Horizon 4, seem to have updates already in preparation for the Series X launch, both of which exceed 65GB.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

At Halloween Havoc, Johnny Gargano became the North American Champion for a second time after beating Damian Priest in a Devil's Playground match. The newly-crowned NXT secondary title-holder has big plans for his upcoming run though, including who he'd like to defend his title against.NXT's Triple Crown Champion--Gargano has held the NXT, North American, and Tag Team Championships--will be doing things differently this time around. "My last reign, I was way too worried and concerned about the climb, than the view from the mountain top," Gargano told GameSpot during an episode of the Wrestle Buddies podcast. "I couldn't enjoy the view. You know, I was so worried about getting that title, getting there. I think that's been the story of Johnny Gargano with his titles. It's always the fight to get the title. It's always the rise to get [it]."With this North American Championship, I want the opportunity to take that and elevate it, make it mean more than it already does; make it more important than it already is. I haven't had that chance yet to have the true title reign that I'm proud of. So I think that is my goal with this title to take that North American title and make it mean so so so much more."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The era of MMO dominance is long gone, but a lot of people still play World of Warcraft, and external tools that help you climb up the game's progression rungs faster are still out there. Now, Blizzard has announced that it will soon aggressively crack down on players who engage in "multi-boxing," a controversial tactic that involves using third-party software to duplicate your key inputs across multiple game clients."We’ve examined the use of third-party input broadcasting software, which allows a single keystroke or action to be automatically mirrored to multiple game clients, and we've seen an increasingly negative impact to the game as this software is used to support botting and automated gameplay," a post on the WoW website reads. "The use of input broadcasting software that mirrors keystrokes to multiple WoW game clients will soon be considered an actionable offense. We believe this policy is in the best interests of the game and the community."The post makes it clear that Blizzard will soon begin to issue warnings to players that are caught using input broadcasting software. However, there are other forms of multi-boxing other than input broadcasting. For example, some players use multiple World of Warcraft accounts simultaneously, with each character following the path of another. Such action would be a legal form of multi-boxing even under Blizzard's new rule.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ubisoft has briefly pulled back the curtain on the upcoming season of Rainbow Six Siege. Titled Operation Neon Dawn, the forthcoming season will include a brand-new operator.Aruni is a defender from Thailand and comes strapped with an MK14 EBR, P10 RONI, and PRB92. According to PCGamesN, her tactical ability is a plantable Surya laser gate that causes damage to invading attackers when placed on or around entry points. Ubisoft only teased what she looked like in a snippet posted to Twitter, confirming that a full reveal is scheduled for Sunday, November 8 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET on Twitch. Check out the teaser below.A start date for Year 5 Season 4, Operation Neon Dawn, has yet to be announced. The reveal of Operation Neon Dawn will take place during the European November Six Major tournament.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The recently released The Witches remake skipped theaters, headed straight to HBO Max on October 22, and also has landed studio Warner Bros. in hot water over criticism from the disability community. In the Robert Zemeckis-directed adaptation, Anne Hathaway's character, known as the Grand Witch, is portrayed as having missing fingers--though many with disabilities have pointed out her hands seem to have been modeled on ectrodactyly, a rare limb condition that is commonly referred to as "split hand."Advocates fear that the portrayal perpetuates stereotypes and also send the message that disabilities are scary. Paralympic athlete Amy Marren, for example, took to Twitter to speak out against what she felt was a thoughtless interpretation and exaggeration of the movie's source material: Novelist Roald Dahl's 1983 children's book of the same name.@WarnerBrosUK was there much thought given as to how this representation of limb differences would effect the limb difference community?! @ReachCharity @RoaldFull pic.twitter.com/kiTEAuYt7i — Amy Marren (@amy_marren) November 2, 2020Warner Bros. has heard the concerns and via a release, extended an apology: "In adapting the original story, we worked with designers and artists to come up with a new interpretation of the cat-like claws that are described in the book," the statement reads (via Variety). "It was never the intention for viewers to feel that the fantastical, non-human creatures were meant to represent them. This film is about the power of kindness and friendship. It is our hope that families and children can enjoy the film and embrace this empowering, love-filled theme."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's November 13 release date is quickly approaching. Fans who want to hop in as soon as the game drops are in luck: Pre-loading will be available, though only if you preorder. Pre-loading on PS4 and Xbox One will start on November 5 at 9 PM PT/ midnight ET. Pre-loading on PC will start on November 10 at 10 AM PT/ 1PM ET. Pre-loading on next gen consoles will start on their respective launch dates--November 10 for Xbox Series X and November 12 for PlayStation 5. The file size for PS4 is 95 GB. Xbox one file size is 93 GB. PC is 35 GB for just multiplayer, 82 GB for the full game, and 125 GB for the full game on Ultra settings. The PS5's file size will be 133 GB and the Series X/S will be a whopping 136 GB.In addition to the ability to pre-load, folks who preorder Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will get the Confrontation Weapon Pack. According to a blog post on the Call of Duty site, the Confrontation Weapon Pack for Cold War comes with digital preorders, along with the Woods Operator pack for Modern Warfare and Warzone. It will be available as soon as Create-a-Class is unlocked and comes with two rifles "stylized to show the cultural divide between East and West Cold War Forces."The rifle representing the USSR is the Iron Curtain. It's an assault rifle based on "an iconic Soviet heavy-hitting weapon." The other Blueprint is the Western Front, which is a three-round burst tactical rifle with "plenty of patriotic flare." Both Blueprints will have five pre-configured attachments, so you can experiment with which ones work best for you before they're unlocked organically for each weapon. To check out and equip these Blueprints, you will need to head to the Create-a-Class section of the Loadouts menu.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Demon's Souls remake for PS5 is an exciting prospect for longtime fans and newcomers alike. It offers the chance to relive a beautiful new version of From Software's seminal Souls game or to check out the game that laid out the template for From Software's titles for the first time.But, naturally, there are a lot of questions surrounding the details of the remake effort. After all, it's being handled by Bluepoint Games, alongside Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios. Bluepoint Games is called the master of the remaster, having knocked it out of the park with Shadow of the Colossus and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, among others. But a completely remade Souls game not involving From Software still makes fans nervous.Thankfully, I was able to talk to Gavin Moore, creative director at SIE Worldwide Studios External Development, and get some answers to a few of my big questions. Having done so, I feel a little more at ease about the game, mostly having learned about some of the new features and tweaks. So, settle in; here are eight things you need to know about the remake.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The PlayStation 5 DualSense controller has been going out to customers ahead of the PS5 launch, and it's already gotten picked apart quite a bit by the community. One such deep drive into the hardware shows what appears to be a previously unknown customization feature.As seen in a video from YouTuber John Glasscock, the black piece of the DualSense faceplate can be easily removed. That suggests it could be replaced with a customized faceplate. Though Sony has not announced alternative plates, it seems likely that this could attract third-parties to offer their own designs.But, it's not clear whether Sony would allow this kind of sale. A third-party had planned to sell customized PS5 faceplates for the console hardware itself but changed its plans after Sony issued a legal notice. Instead, the company is offering vinyl skins, which cost less than the plates.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fans of sleeper hit ghost-hunting sim Phasmophobia may be disappointed to know that the developer has officially canned any plans to bring a PvP mode to the game.At one point, Phasmophobia's public Trello board mentioned the addition of a PvP mode where one player could control the ghost being hunted. But in an interview with IGN, Kinetic Games' sole dev Dknighter said that he added that PvP post to gauge reactions, but he currently has no plans to add a PvP mode."Right now I have no plans to add another game mode, as it would turn the game into something completely different, and push the game away from what I want it to be. I want the game to remain 4 players vs. 1 AI, and balance the game, then add new features around that style of gameplay," Dknighter stated in the interview.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Roblox is approaching its 15th birthday, but it remains a mightily popular game amongst kids just like Minecraft. A big reason for Roblox's popularity is that it's more of a platform than a traditional game, with users capable of creating their own activities to enjoy. The content pool is ever-expanding, giving players reasons to come back practically indefinitely. Importantly, Roblox is a fairly robust educational tool as well as a piece of entertainment. Kids who spend time in Roblox can learn basic programming and design skills, which makes this a good game for even video game-leery parents to embrace. For those shopping for a Roblox fan (or potential fan!) this holiday, we've rounded up the best Roblox gifts you can buy. For more gift ideas, don't forget to head over to our gift guide hub. We have gift ideas for every major gaming platform--Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC--as well as guides dedicated to Marvel, Star Wars, Funko Pops, Fortnite, and more. Roblox Gift Card $10-$50 The easiest and most foolproof gift for a Roblox fan is a gift card. You can buy $10, $25, and $50 Roblox gift cards, each of which comes with a set amount of Robux (in-game currency). Robux can be used to purchase new items for your avatar as well as perks for the many different minigames that Roblox has to offer. Essentially, the world of Roblox revolves around Robux, so it's a safe bet the fan on your list will appreciate a gift card. See at Amazon Roblox Action Collection - Collector's Tool Box $18 This Amazon-exclusive storage box is the perfect gift for Roblox fans who collect the figures. The box holds up to 32 figures. It also comes with two figures and a code to unlock a cool Red Lazr Sword in the game. See at Amazon Roblox Action Collection - Legends of Roblox Figure Pack $20 Young Roblox fans will surely enjoy receiving some tiny action figures of their favorite characters this holiday. This collection comes with six figures and numerous accessories. The figures can be tinkered with to create new avatar designs as well. The figure pack comes with a code to unlock a virtual item in Roblox. See at Amazon Roblox Action Collection - The Vault 20-Figure Pack $50 This Roblox figure pack offers an incredible value, as it comes with 20 different characters for $50. To sweeten the pot even more, The Vault also includes 20 virtual items that can be unlocked in the game. Pairing this with the aforementioned Collector's Tool Box (or two!) would make for an excellent gift for Roblox fans. See at Amazon Roblox Action Collection - Operation TNT $30 The Operation TNT playset comes with four figures, a construction truck, and loads of accessories. Ideal for those who have imaginative Roblox fans on their list, the Operation TNT playset lets players make scenes and act them out with the included characters. See at Amazon Meme Pack Playset $30 The Meme Pack playset is quite eclectic and is led by Buffnoob, a rather large Roblox character with enormous muscles and no neck to speak of. All told, the set comes with 26 pieces, including multiple characters and a ton of accessories. The theme here is "memes," so the set has a lot of personality. It also includes a code to unlock Buffnoob in Roblox. See at Amazon Roblox Pullover Hoodie $29 These Roblox pullover hoodies come in six different styles, each of which features numerous characters and a multi-color scheme. They are available in kid's sizes from extra small to extra large. See at Amazon Roblox: Where's the Noob? $9 Sort of like a Where's Waldo? for Roblox fans, this official Roblox book published by HarperCollins tasks you with locating Classic Noob throughout densely packed pages. There are also more than 200 hidden items to uncover, making this a fun activity book filled with Easter eggs for young Roblox fans. See at Amazon The Ultimate Roblox Book $10.79 One of the most exciting aspects of Roblox is that the majority of the content that kids enjoy on a daily basis is user-created. The Ultimate Roblox Book is a one-stop-shop for all of the details you need to know about creating your own worlds and games inside Roblox. This is the perfect gift for youngsters who have expressed interest in learning how to create their own content. See at Amazon Inside the World of Roblox $8.59 Inside the World of Roblox pulls back the curtain on the popular game, offering a crash course on everything Roblox. It features an in-depth look at the most noteworthy Roblox worlds and games and introduces you to leading community members. It also shows off a wide range of items in the Roblox Catalog. Inside the World of Roblox includes commentary from developers as well, making this a neat gift for Roblox fanatics who want to get a behind-the-scenes look at the game. See at Amazon Roblox Backpack and Lunchbox Set $35 Ideal for young school children, this 3-piece set comes with a backpack, lunch bag, and small carrying pouch for pencils and other school supplies. It's available in six different themes, each of which features popular Roblox characters. See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's no question that Animal Crossing: New Horizons was one of the biggest games of 2020. The latest entry in the popular franchise launched on March 20, just as many people were starting to stay home due to COVID-19. Its highly anticipated release contributed to a massive spike in Nintendo Switch console sales and shortages, with people eager for a new form of entertainment to enjoy safely at home. Now the second best-selling Switch game of all time, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was embraced by millions of fans new and old, sparking a major resurgence for the series and introducing it to a new generation of gamers as well.In addition to New Horizons, a new limited-edition Animal Crossing Switch console was released earlier this year, and though it sold out fast at launch, Nintendo recently restocked the system at major retailers. A slew of new Animal Crossing merchandise hit stores this year as well, offering new Switch accessories, apparel, and more for fans to add to their collection.If you're shopping for an Animal Crossing fan this holiday season, you've got plenty of options to choose from--in fact, there's an almost overwhelming amount of Animal Crossing merch out there these days. To keep you from having to wade through all the Isabelle plushies and villager Amiibo out there, we've done it for you and rounded up the very best Animal Crossing gift ideas for fans of New Horizons and the series as a whole. From carrying cases and controllers to T-shirts, Nendoroids, and more, here are some of the best Animal Crossing gifts for 2020.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com