Two months after Tenet's release, director Christopher Nolan is "thrilled" with the coronavirus-imperiled sci-fi movie's global revenue of $350 million. Speaking with the Los Angeles Times, the director also added that he's "worried that the studios are drawing the wrong conclusions from our release."Fans who were looking forward to Tenet being a 2020 summer blockbuster watched as the film was beset with increasingly concerning delays--including a stretch in July when it was pushed back indefinitely. When it finally was released internationally in late August, and then hit the states in early September, the film had effectively faded into the background in a year filled with a global pandemic, a presidential election, and the overall confusing and unpredictable path films now face in order to release. Tenet held firm in being a theatrical experience first, but Nolan says that stance has influenced studios and distributors looking for lessons to learn from the film's performance."Rather than looking at where the film has worked well and how that can provide them with much needed revenue," said Nolan. "They're looking at where the film has worked well and how that can provide them with much needed revenue, they’re looking at where it hasn't lived up to pre-COVID expectations."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

EA Motive, the studio behind the recently released Star Wars: Squadrons, has confirmed it has multiple projects in the works, but they are not Star Wars games. A job listing spotted by GamesRadar mentioned specifically that EA Motive was hiring for an upcoming "Star Wars action game." However, the job listing apparently contained an error, and this project is not related to Star Wars.EA Motive said on Twitter that "human error" was involved in the mistake. "Due to human error (hey, it happens!) we’ve seen a lot of speculation. While we're not working on a new Star Wars project, we are working on something pretty special," the studio said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fans of the Happy Death Day movies continue to hold out hope of a third film to close out the trilogy--and producer Jason Blum has already told GameSpot he views the project as something that he has to make. What's the status of the film at the moment, though?To find out the answer to that, we went right to the source. While speaking to director Chris Landon about his newest movie, Freaky, we couldn't help but ask if a third Happy Death Day movie will be announced soon. "I don't think soon is a real distinct possibility right now," he said. "But luckily, the idea that I have for the third movie doesn't rely on it being right the second, which is a good thing."As for what that idea is, Landon wasn't ready to share any details. However, when asked how the film would compare to Happy Death Day 2U, which made a pretty hard turn away from classic slasher into the realm of sci-fi, the director teased a bit of what to expect. "The third one was going in a completely other weird direction that I thought was unexpected and also super fun," he said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After working on the soundtracks for mega-franchises like Grand Theft Auto, Killzone, Total War, and Splinter Cell, composer Walter Mair was brought on to write new music for Activision's Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. The music in Crash 4 does a good job at staying true to the origins of the franchise--you'll hear lots of marimbas and percussion instruments--while updating the music for a more modern feel. We recently spoke with Mair about this an a number of other topics about Crash 4's music.In our interview, Mair speaks about how he became attached to Crash 4 in the first place, how much access he had to the development team and what the collaboration process was like with Toys For Bob, and the varied instrumentation he used to score the game.Mair composed unique music for each setting and character, and he went to some interesting places to nail down the right sounds for each. For Dingodile, Mair used a clumsily played tuba and double bass to describe the character, while Mair used electric guitars and bass guitars through massive stacks of guitar amps and a drum set to create the music for the N.Gin boss fight.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While Halo Infinite has been delayed to 2021, developer 343 Industries is filling the time with a special behind-the-scenes look at how sound of the game's sounds were recorded. In this newest video, we get a closer look at how the audio team captured the "small arms" weapon sounds for Halo Infinite, and it's very impressive. The team recorded in all manner of locations and situations, using weaponry that runs the gamut from hand-held slingshots to long rifles. There is an exciting sequence in the middle where a developer hunkers down behind a wall as bullets whizz overhead. The Halo series is known for its strong audio design, and this video seems to demonstrate how that should continue with Halo Infinite. Check out the video above, but note that some of the scenes in the video were published on Instagram earlier in 2020 and back in 2019.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Apex Legends Season 7 is just hours away from starting, with the new season projected to land at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET, November 4. With the start of a new season, one of Apex Legends' best--and definitely its most iconic--maps will be sent to the vault for a while, meaning you have just a few hours to play on it.Kings Canyon will not be a part of Apex Legends Season 7, meaning that in a few hours it'll be locked away until a future season. The map, which has changed over time as new seasons and events have shifted the landscape, is a beloved classic--and it's worth dropping in for a last round or two before it goes away.Today is your last chance to play Kings Canyon before it goes out of rotation for a little while in Season 7. Where are you hot dropping to say your goodbyes?🤔 pic.twitter.com/hCLAgrIWQ4 — Apex Legends (@PlayApex) November 4, 2020This season launches later than most, but there's an upside if you want to run around this map again.Season 7 of Apex Legends will bring a new hero, Horizon, to the game. You'll be able to use her on the new map, Olympus, that is rolling out later today.Apex Legends is available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and will be playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X at launch through backwards compatibility. The game is also coming to Switch in 2021, and has been previously announced for mobile devices, although it's been a while since we heard news on this version.Info from Gamespot.com

WWE 2K Battlegrounds is growing its roster this month with 10 new wrestlers. The roster will expand across three dates in November, and of the new characters, 5 will be unlocked automatically. The others will have to be purchased with in-game currency.On November 6, 11, and 18, new characters will join the game, 2K has announced. These include some major figures like Goldberg, Batista, Ultimate Warrior, and Trish Stratus--all of whom will be available to everyone.Here's the complete list of new wrestlers joining the game's roster this month. This is part of the game's promised free DLC.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new patch is coming to NHL 21 on November 5, and it's a big one. The newest update for PS4 and Xbox One makes a series of changes to gameplay, physics, goalies, and AI, while it also makes many improvements to various modes such as Be A Pro, Hut Rush, and World of Chel.The AI changes will make the computer-controlled skaters more skilled with things like improved weak side defender coverage when in front of the net and better defensive positioning when defending a rush. As for the general gameplay changes, players should expect to have a tougher time scoring goals when shots are taken from "non-ideal" locations. Additionally, puck pickup animations are now better around the net, while instances where tall players struggled to pick the puck up have been addressed.In terms of the presentation, the center ice layouts for the Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, and Ottawa Senators has been updated, while a series of new uniforms are now available covering teams in the NHL, as well as various international leagues.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Spelunky 2 has had another update, and it's made some big changes that will make some parts of the game a little easier, and others, perhaps, a little harder. Patch 1.15.0 is now available on Steam and PS4. The biggest changes have been applied to the Olmec boss fight, although whether they help you beat the fight or not will depend on how you usually fight it.The Olmec boss fight has been tweaked so that the boss will now only throw bombs at a player when they are below him. This means that bombs are only thrown when they might do some damage, which could make it harder to take Olmec down. However, the floaters sent out by the boss have had their HP reduced down to 1HP, so they'll be easier to take down now. Layer doors have also been added on the right in Olmec's level.The patch contains a long list of fixes and changes, too. The physics are now a bit more forgiving and less likely to crush players, and players will find that grabbing something in a hurry is now more responsive. Some other changes target exploits, like spamming the attack while climbing.Here's the full list of changes and tweaks introduced in this update.Spelunky 2 Patch 1.15.0 NotesOlmec will now throw bombs in phase 2 only if the player is below himReduced Olmec's floaters life to 1HPAdded layer doors to the right part of Olmec's levelAdded leaderboard blocking: see filters/depot_filters files after accessing in-game leaderboardsPhysics should no longer crush the player as easily as beforeTrying to quickly pick something up should now be more responsiveBombs can now be tossed while the player is holding one in their handsPlayers can now grab ladders and ropes while attackingFixed Vlad's cape behavior on the quicksandsDismounting in the air after the mount's second jump while wearing Vlad's Cape won't make the mount jump a third timePressing down+rope should now send ropes downward without having to crouch firstFixed issue where the attack could be spammed while climbingPlayers should no longer be able to change directions while attacking while fallingFixed some weird issues when tossing stuff diagonally with the pitcher's mittFixed issue where players could shoot when leaving through the exit door while on a mountFixed issue where dropping a bomb with the pitcher's mitt was being done with too much force (even breaking regenerative blocks)Fixed issue where the bear trap's gold nugget seemed to fly after triggering the trapPrevented a hard boss from processing a specific projectile if it doesn't see the projectileTrack Star achievement will now try to re-unlock on just beating 30 seconds markFixed jetpackFixed powderkeg journal's unlock on whipping itGhist shopkeeper journal's entry will no longer unlock if entering uncursedFixed mummy's journal entry unlock on killing it with a bombFixed Duat's dust wall renderingPrevented duplicate characters when using the random option on the quick selectFixed Arena's crash when multiple players played with the same charactersFixed lasers' infinite generation issue in the last game themeFixed issue with music not playing properly when reaching Olmec through the first shortcutProfile Win% now takes all kinds of wins into the equationFixed issue when pushblocks spawned right in front of arrow trapsShields will now protect from firebug flamesPaste bombs should no longer bounce off of cornersFixed punish ball interaction with pipesFixed issue where Dice shops could sometimes soft lockPrevented soft-locks on being thrown by a vendor or yeti with the punish ballFixed issue where certain corners could mess with the jetpack and other stuffPlayers will no longer be considered vegan if they consume the elixirPrevented vendors from angering when touching a level generated cobwebThe player ghost is now able to flip and shake during the dashPrevented magmamen from spawning on a tile of lava where they immediately fall downMade cursed pots a lot less likely to be accidentally destroyed on Neo BabylonFixed punish ball behavior in the Tiamat's special exitStar challenge generation should now be guaranteedPrevented some projectiles from tossing stuff backwardsAdjusted grabbing point for climbing gloves and climbable entitiesHard Boss will no longer destroy metal or light arrows stuck to wallsFixed first theme boss rolling up the side of the levelFixed floating orbs' collisionsFixed issue where spikeballs damaged players before movingFixed coop crash when flag carrier wasn't the first player and Hired Hand carried the idol to the exitFixed UFO's sound in the character selection screen on starting a new gameFixed issue when lasers collided with armored OlmitesTeleporter backpack's base price is now 12000 (down from 15000)Hoverpack's base price is now 12000 (down from 20000)Black Market items are now sold at base price (cheaper)Landmines placed or triggered by players will now enrage vendorsFixed Yeti Queen incorrectly spawning in the Yeti King's floorPrevented some NPC conversations from being triggered from different roomsIf a partially blocked door can be entered, it can now be entered from both layersIncreased gold coins' shape slightly so they can be pushed away with the whipFixed issue where falling platforms would sometimes break on pets without dealing damageFixed issue when the true crown triggers the teleport while inside a pipeFixed loyalty of cloned playersAdded "back" button hint on the main menuPrevented yeti king from freezing the players while they are crossing a doorFixed flying arrows with rotationLocalized some extra textsTossing a cursed pot against a specific enemy during his attack now correctly curses him as wellFixed crash when a land mine was brought to the ending sequenceFixed some crashes in the Dice shopCapped leaderboard resource usageFixed black market issue where the middle row shops were using the wrong floorEquippables will now ignite on any magmaman contactA certain minister generation should now be guaranteedRenamed Bear Trap to Totem TrapRenamed Snap Trap to Bear TrapRemoved a couple of sprite artifactsOptimized CPU usage of AIChanges to prepare audio system for multi-context updateAudio system optimizationsInvalidate input on opening any popup to prevent auto-selectionPrevented posse rooms in DuatPrevented secondary rooms from spawning inside challenge roomsFixed tile for the small sapphire and small rubyInfo from Gamespot.com

After the conclusion of the series' previous anthology with Yakuza 6, there were big Kiryu-sized shoes to fill. As our new protagonist Kasuga Ichiban steps into the spotlight for Yakuza: Like a Dragon, developer RGG Studio proves it can still capture its signature blend of gripping melodrama and absurdist humor while creating something genuinely fresh for the long-running franchise. The reinvention isn't just in the transition from action-brawler to turn-based combat, which is a great take on traditional RPG battles. It's that the party dynamic in Like a Dragon enables a new kind of storytelling that the series hasn't explored before, one that focuses on the power of embracing friendship and fighting together every step of the way.Like a Dragon starts anew, providing an entry point for those who have never played a Yakuza game before. But it wouldn't be a proper series entry without the core tenets that define Yakuza--things like captivating exposition-heavy cutscenes, exciting over-the-top fights, and a wealth of side activities that flood the streets of a lifelike Japanese city. In true Yakuza fashion, the tangled web of alliances, betrayals, secrets, and shifts in power across different organizations serve as the foundation for much of its character-driven story. And it's as sweet as ever here.Kasuga, Number OneIchiban has a familiar background: born from nothing, scraping by in Kamurocho until a father figure with yakuza ties digs him out of serious trouble. Ichiban's life revolves around that man, Masumi Arakawa, and he eventually follows in his footsteps by pledging himself to the Tojo Clan. Much of what propels Like a Dragon is the connection these two share--from Ichiban taking the fall for a family crime to uncovering why he'd been left for dead in another city after his 18-year prison sentence. Things change in time, and that good-natured kid who grew up loving Dragon Quest (literally in-lore) and doing harmless errands for the gang now has a lot to learn about the criminal underworld as he re-enters society.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In September, Blizzard announced Blizzcon Online for 2021, following the cancellation of this year's usual convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in a new fireside chat, company president J. Allen Brack has revealed that the online version of Blizzcon will be totally free.PC Gamer reports that the Virtual Ticket system used for previous years will not be in place--instead, everyone who wants to access Blizzcon can do so for free from their homes. The event, which runs from February 19-20, 2021, will not cost you a cent.This might mean, of course, that some of the rewards usually tied to Blizzcon tickets--like unique character skins--might end up costing some money. We'll have to wait and see what happens.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony's next-gen console will arrive with a completely new controller, retiring the DualShock branding for the more advanced DualSense input device. Not just a bigger controller with a new ergonomic design that will come with the PlayStation 5, the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers have also become big talking points.YouTuber TronicsFix got his hands on one of the controllers and pried it open to see not just how much technology Sony had managed to fit inside of it. He said he wanted to gauge how easily a broken DualSense would be to repair, but he also took a closer look at the variable triggers.Compared to the DualShock 4, the DualSense is a far more advanced controller and the triggers alone showcase a design that uses more sophisticated technology to deliver haptic feedback. A spiral gear is used to change the resistance on the adaptive trigger, allowing for games such as Deathloop to simulate a gun being jammed or the feeling of drawing a bow to shoot an arrow. The entire assembly makes use of a modular design, allowing for parts to be more easily replaced should they be broken.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

November has arrived, which means plenty of holiday sales are kicking off. Numerous retailers, including Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, have launched early Black Friday sales. We haven't seen too many deals on console games just yet, but PC gamers can shop a huge sale at Fanatical right now. Fanatical's 25th Anniversary Sale features thousands of game deals as well as chances to win free games and gear. The majority of game deals on Fanatical can be redeemed on Steam, with the exception of games published by studios with dedicated launchers such as Ubisoft.Fanatical's 25th Anniversary Sale includes steep discounts across all genres. While Halloween has passed, it's never a bad time to play a Resident Evil game. The Resident Evil 3 remake is discounted to $27, while last year's Resident Evil 2 remake is down to $18.79. Action game fans can grab Devil May Cry 5 for $18 and the Devil May Cry HD Collection for $16.79.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's likely that the remake of Demon's Souls will have its own fair share of mysteries to uncover when it arrives this month. How many of the original secrets have made the jump from the original PS3 version of the game that From Software developed in 2009 remains to be seen, but Bluepoint Games will have plenty of guides available to players who reach a dead end in the PS5 game.In an interview with The Washington Post, Demon's Souls creative director Gavin Moore revealed that there'll be more than 180 video guides available through the PS5's new Official Game Help feature. Moore said that these videos will provide increasing levels of visibility on how to complete portions of the game.Revealed alongside the PS5 user interface, Official Game Help can be accessed through the control center during a gameplay session and allows for gameplay cards to be positioned on the screen. This streams a video in picture-in-picture mode and shows a player how to get out of a tight spot in a particular video game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Spider-Man: Miles Morales is coming next week, right alongside the launch of the PlayStation 5. That means early copies are going out as well, and Insomniac has warned that raises the risk of spoilers circulating online.Community director James Stevenson issued the warning on Twitter, suggesting that spoilers could come in the form of story details or even just unlockable suits. In the replies, he also said that copies are currently moving around the world, from warehouses to stores, in preparation for the November 12 global release date.Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a spin-off from the 2018 Marvel's Spider-Man from Insomniac, and takes place after the conclusion of that game's story and its DLC. It stars Miles Morales instead of Peter Parker, who received his own superpowers in the course of that game. While it features a different hero behind the mask, the story could have major implications for Insomniac's Spider-man universe.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com