Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is coming in October, and players now have reason to believe there will be major changes to the game's max level, Paragon system, and even the amount of damage players deal come the release of the game's first expansion.Blizzard recently gave players an in-depth look at the expansion's new class, the Spiritborn. As pointed out by Wowhead and discussed on places like the Diablo 4 subreddit, nestled among all the new Spiritborn gameplay footage from various media outlets and content creators is evidence that the game's maximum level cap might be going down from level 100 to just 60. It also indicates a major change in the way the game's Paragon Points are distributed.There are a few clues as to why this might be the case. Spiritborn gameplay footage shows XP bars post-level-50 without the Paragon Point unlock nodes seen in the current version of the game. Instead, it looks like players may earn Paragon Points each "level" after max, in a way that could be closer to how players earned Paragon points in Diablo 3. That being said, it's unlikely players will be able to earn "infinite" Paragon Points like in Diablo 3, as that would require Blizzard to completely rework Diablo 4's existing Paragon Board system.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Taylor Swift is not in Deadpool & Wolverine, as many hoped she might be, but Ryan Reynolds has now said the pop singer would be a great candidate to play the role of Deadpool in the future.Reynolds told E! News that Swift has serious comedy chops and would play the role well."I always do say that if anyone ever were to take over the role of Deadpool, actually Taylor would be very good," he said. "Because that's a superpower that I don't know that she shows everyone too often: She's one of the funniest people I've ever met."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For a limited time, Verizon customers can get a free year of Netflix Premium when they sign up for an annual Peacock subscription. Netflix Premium normally costs $24/month, which equates to $276 per year, and Peacock's annual plan costs $80/year. The combined cost of both streaming services would be $356/year, but thanks to this Verizon deal, you get them both for just $80, saving you nearly $200. Subscribe to Peacock and get Netflix Premium for free You must be a Verizon customer to qualify for the deal. You can redeem the promo by signing in with your Verizon account at the link above. The promotion only applies to new Peacock and Netflix accounts. Note that after the one-year promotional period, your new Netflix account will automatically roll over to the monthly Netflix Premium payment plan unless you cancel ahead of time.If you decide to get Peacock and Netflix through this deal, you'll be adding two huge libraries of movies and TV shows to your list of streaming content. Peacock has tons of NBC classics like The Office and Parks and Rec and originals like Pokerface and Those About to Die. New episodes of current NBC series like Saturday Night Live also join the service as soon as they air, many theatrical movies are streamable soon after their theatrical run, and you get access to over 50 live channels, including live sports.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Your journey in Elden Ring will be filled with tough encounters. One battle, in particular, takes you all the way to the frozen wastelands of the north, where you face off against a gargantuan opponent that can crush you in a single blow. Here's our guide on how to defeat the Fire Giant in Elden Ring.Table of Contents [hide]How to defeat the Fire Giant in Elden RingGeneral tips when facing the Fire GiantFire Giant boss fight: Phase 1How to defeat the Fire Giant in Elden RingThe Elden Ring Fire Giant boss fight takes place in the Mountaintops of the Giants, a late-game area that you visit after you're done with your romp in Leyndell Royal Capital. As you follow the winding paths along the snow-capped peaks, you'll eventually reach the Foot of the Forge Site of Grace. Just beyond, you'll see a red-haired titan who awaits you in its arena.General tips when facing the Fire GiantThe Fire Giant is one of the largest bosses in Elden Ring. Expect its attacks to be slow and cumbersome, while packing quite a punch.Most blows will take out a chunk of your health. We recommend being level 115 or higher, with at least 40 points in Vigor. (Note that 60 Vigor is the ideal cap that you should reach.)Additionally, talismans that increase your HP, such as the Crimson Amber Medallion and Erdtree's Favor, are viable as well.As the name implies, the Fire Giant does have several fire-based abilities. The Flamedrake Talisman (or other higher-tier variants) is an extremely useful accessory to have.Similarly, you can make use of spells like Flame Fortification or Flame Protect Me, as well as the Fireproof Dried Liver consumable.In our case, we preferred the Eleonora's Poleblade to inflict the bleed status effect, though many other armaments should suffice. You can learn more in our best weapons guide.Alexander can be summoned as an NPC ally, but his summon sign is in the boss arena itself. You may also use spirit ash summons, preferably the Mimic Tear, Black Knife Tiche, Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff, and other single entity specters that are armored or are fast enough.Mount up on Torrent to get closer to the Fire Giant, but be sure to avoid its devastating plate sweep attack.Fire Giant boss fight: Phase 1The start of the Elden Ring Fire Giant boss fight is actually the most pivotal moment in the whole encounter. The arena is vast and this behemoth is far in the distance. Ideally, you should ride Torrent to close the gap, but beware of the boss' plate sweep attack. This attack can kill Torrent and your character outright. However, if you double-jump on Torrent at the right time, you should be able to avoid taking damage.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Your adventure in the Lands Between in Elden Ring culminates in a battle against a tough foe: one who has attained an almost-mythical status. However, this is just one part of an even bigger encounter. Here's our guide on how to defeat Radagon in Elden Ring. Likewise, please note that this article contains spoilers.Table of Contents [hide]How to defeat Radagon of the Golden Order in Elden RingHow to defeat Radagon of the Golden Order in Elden RingThe Elden Ring Radagon boss fight takes place in Leyndell. Your trek through the Mountaintops of the Giants and Crumbling Farum Azula has turned this glistening city into an Ashen Capital.Once you reach the Queen's Bedchamber Site of Grace, you'll have to do battle against Godfrey/Hoarah Lux. Another Site of Grace will be unlocked, and you'll be able to enter the Erdtree sanctum proper afterward.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Warner Bros. Games has announced that it acquired Player First Games, the developer of MultiVersus.Player First Games co-founders Tony Huynh and Chris White will continue to run the studio while also reporting to Carlos Barbosa, vice president and studio head of Warner Bros. Games San Diego."Our team is excited to join the Warner Bros. Games family, and we feel that this will be great for MultiVersus overall," Huynh said in a statement. "We are working to make the MultiVersus game experience the best it can be and having our development team integrated with the publisher is optimum for the players."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Big Trouble in Little China is a beloved cult-classic film that inspired many in the video game space, most notably the early Mortal Kombat games. Apogee founder and Duke Nukem co-creator Scott Miller recently revealed that he pitched a spin-off game based on the film, but that it never got off the ground.When I was talking to FOX's film division several years ago, I put together a pitch for making a game based on Big Trouble in Little China. I saw Jack becoming a really cool, long-term game character. pic.twitter.com/m17gEKGPX3 — Scott Miller - Apogee/3D Realms Founder ☢️ (@ScottApogee) July 21, 2024 Miller posted several slides from the pitch on social media. According to him, he proposed the game "several years ago" when talking to Fox's film division. The slides describe the hypothetical project as a sequel story that would have continued the adventures of the film's unwilling hero, Jack Burton (Kirk Russell). Miller compared his vision for the game with his work on Duke Nukem 3D, calling it a "fast-action, humor-filled first-person action game." One slide lists several elements of the film that the game would've featured: Chinese black magic, Jack Burton's truck the Pork Chop Express, bullet time, and "sorcerer aliens from space." (This is based on a Burton quote from the film: "A man would have to be some kinda fool to think we're all alone in the universe.")Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Bethesda Game Studio has recently joined the CWA Union (Communications Workers of America), and Microsoft has recognized the union as of July 19. This makes Bethesda Game Studio the first Microsoft game studio to be unified across the board.The announcement was made on the official OneBGS_USA X/Twitter account, and the post goes on to explain that the organization will "advocate for the betterment of every developer at BGS, setting the new standard for our industry." In a series of follow-up posts, the account explains that its goals for the organization are to have safer work conditions, job security, and compensation transparency, as well as to ensure higher-ups hear their voices to make their wishes into reality.We, a majority of developers at Bethesda Game Studios Dallas, Rockville, and Austin, are ecstatic to announce the formation of our union with @CWAUnion. Together as #OneBGSUSA, we advocate for the betterment of every developer at BGS, setting the new standard for our industry. — OneBGS_USA (@OneBGS_USA) July 19, 2024 When it came to voting for unionizing, 241 devs either signed a union authorization card or said they wanted unionize from an online portal. These included the likes of artists, engineers, programmers, and designers.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For music lovers, it may have been a surprise to hear Madonna's Like a Prayer in the trailers for Deadpool and Wolverine. The former Material Girl doesn't often let movies or TV series feature her music, but Deadpool and Wolverine will be one of the few exceptions. Now, director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds have shared the story about how they convinced Madonna to let them use her song.Via Variety, Reynolds and Levy were guests on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM radio show when they related the tale of how they met Madonna. "Madonna doesn't just license the song, particularly that song," said Reynolds. "It was a big deal to ask for it and certainly a bigger deal to use it… We went over and met with her and and sort of showed her how it was being used, and where, and why." According to Reynolds, Madonna not only liked the scene in question, she also gave them a note that they incorporated into the film. While Reynolds didn't specify what the note was, he and Levy praised Madonna for her contribution.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Prior to the decision to make Cassandra Nova the villain in Deadpool & Wolverine, the filmmakers considered other possibilities for the main baddie. In an interview with Collider, star Ryan Reynolds revealed that they toyed with the idea of having Mephisto AKA The Devil be the main villain.Director Shawn Levy said the crew had a lot of "almost" versions of the story before the writers pinned down exactly what the narrative would be for Deadpool & Wolverine, and in one version, Mephisto was the bad guy. However, this didn't go forward, but it's not exactly clear why. Reynolds previously discussed the numerous different ideas he tinkered with before Hugh Jackman joined the project and the film became something of a team-up. Levy said he was drawn to the idea of Cassandra being the villain in part because of how she connects with X-Men's legacy. "It was this idea of Cassandra Nova as a sibling to Charles because Cassandra's link to Professor X creates an interesting dynamic and fascination in Cassandra about you [to Jackman]," Levy said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Epic recently announced an unexpected collaboration with Tesla, the electric car company. Starting Tuesday, July 23, players will be able to drive a Cybertruck in Fortnite and Rocket League.The Rocket League and Fortnite X/Twitter accounts posted teasers about what players can expect. The Rocket League collaboration looks to be a standard one for the game, as real-life and fictional cars have been released as premium DLC in the past.Drive the future.CYBERTRUCK - TOMORROW! pic.twitter.com/B5bH2wHlxk — Rocket League (@RocketLeague) July 22, 2024 But as for Fortnite, the collab could be anything, seeing as the most current season is heavily tied to vehicle combat. As of this writing, it's unclear if the Cybertruck will serve as a boss car or if it can be modified with weapons.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Best Buy is holding its Great Summer Sale this week. The event is coming in hot on the heels of the retailer's Black Friday in July sale from last week, giving folks another opportunity to pick up select video games, PC gaming hardware, and other electronics at a discount until Sunday, July 28.We've gone through all the deals in the Best Buy Great Summer Sale and rounded up our favorites into this guide. Check the lists below for all the best deals on video games, laptops, iPads, collectible figures, and more, or click the links below to browse all the discounts for a given category at Best Buy.Quick look: Best Buy's Great Summer SaleContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The first film in actor and director Kevin Costner's epic Western series, Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 has only been in theaters for a month, but Amazon already has preorders up for the eventual 4K Blu-ray release. You can preorder Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 for $50 right now. See at Amazon Horizon: An American Saga is a passion project Costner has worked on as far back as 1988. The plan is for it to eventually comprise four movies set before, during, and after the Civil War, and leaning into the American mythology of the Old West and westward expansion. Horizon Chapter 1 covers the four years of the Civil War, 1861 through 1865, but the whole series will eventually span 12 years.Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 on 4K Blu-rayAs is usually the case, the 4K Blu-ray also offers some other ways of watching the movie. It includes a regular Blu-ray disc in addition to the 4K version, as well as a code for a digital 4K UHD version that you can stream from anywhere using a Fandango at Home account. The 4K Blu-ray will run you $50 and releases on September 10.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A Quiet Place: Day one has been a big hit at the box office, and if you're looking to bring the sci-fi thriller home, preorders are now open for its upcoming Blu-ray release. Like most major releases, you'll be able to choose between A Quiet Place: Day One steelbook Blu-ray or a regular release, and for an extra-special version, Walmart is offering its own steelbook version that's slightly different from the one on Amazon. Walmart has "Stay quiet, stay alive" written on its Blu-ray steelbook cover, and who knows, that extra touch could make this extra-collectible. A Quiet Place: Day One If you haven't seen it yet, A Quiet Place: Day One shows the exact moment a horde of almost-unkillable aliens crash-landed on Earth and wreaked havoc across the planet. Bestial and almost unstoppable, the only way to survive was to go completely quiet as the alien invaders possess an acute sense of hearing to compensate for their lack of vision. The film stars Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, and Djimon Hounsou. The real star of the show is obviously the cat Frodo, who is played by two feline actors named Nico and Schnitzel.Special features for the Blu-ray haven't been revealed yet, but like other releases, there'll likely be behind-the-scenes documentaries, featurettes, and a collection of promotional materials on the disc. The 4K Blu-ray also comes with a standard Blu-ray disc and a digital version of the film to stream. Walmart-exclusive 4K UHD Steelbook Blu-ray ($35) Amazon 4K UHD Steelbook Blu-ray ($45) Amazon 4K UHD Regular Edition Several other Blu-ray preorders are also available right now, including Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Despicable Me 4, and a 20th anniversary edition of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Yes, it has been that long since Jack Black kicked Baxter off of a bridge.For even more classic cinema, the Criterion Collection is on sale for 50% off at Amazon. This sale typically only happens once a year, so now is a great time to expand your personal film library with some of Hollywood's greatest feature films.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Today, as part of the Tennocon 2024 festivities, the dev team behind Soulframe--a new multiplayer online game from Warframe developer Digital Extremes--hosted a one-hour livestream, which showcased new gameplay, new locations, and the opening moments of the game.The game opens with a small bird flying over a vast field, which quickly turns into a war zone with a massive army descending on a castle in the clearing. The bird flies into a window to find a woman holding a baby in her arms. The narrator then asks questions to the player, and based on their responses, the woman's appearance will change.The NimrodThe stream then jumps to later in the game, and it showed off a few key locations in the world of Soulframe--The Nightfold, for example, is a hub world where players can upgrade skills, weapons, and more. The scene then jumps again to the overworld map, where we see the hero take on a group of knights in open combat while wielding a massive axe.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com