Marvel and Lego have teamed up for a Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales sweepstakes. Anyone who beats Marvel's Spider-Man on PlayStation 4 has a chance to enter to win a limited-edition Lego Miles Morales minifigurine.The sweepstakes runs until November 5, with interested participants having until October 29 to enter. It's open to legal residents of the 50 United States aged 13 years and older. All you need to do is beat Marvel's Spider-Man on PlayStation 4 and earn the "End Game" Trophy, which is done by completing Act 3.Once you do that, you can head over to the PlayStation website. Within the Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales game section, you'll click the opt-in button after signing in with your PlayStation Network ID. And that's it. You're entered for a chance to win.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

New Releases highlights some of the hottest video games launching each week, and this episode as a double-dose of trilogies: Torchlight 3 and Cook Serve Delicious 3 both launch soon. You can also drive a mini RC car in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit or pilot a hover car in Cloudpunk. Finally, hockey fans can get their fix with NHL 21.Torchlight 3 -- October 13Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PCOnce called Torchlight Frontiers, Torchlight 3 is leaving early access for its full release. You can choose from four different classes and explore randomly generated dungeons, where you'll battle bad guys and collect all sorts of loot. Look for a Switch version later this year, too.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We haven't heard much about Naraka: Bladepoint since its announcement back at last year's Game Awards, but you might be able to give the extremely Sekiro-looking battle royale title a shot next month. Chinese developer 24 Entertainment just started allowing players to sign up for an upcoming closed beta on its website, which is due to kick off on November 3.If you're unfamiliar, Naraka is a 60-player battle royale game set in feudal Japan. You choose from one of six player characters to join the fray, each with a different fighting style, wielding a sword for combat and a highly versatile grappling hook for getting around. The idea is that if you can see a point, you can climb to it in one way or another, and battles are as much about zipping around for positioning as they are about close-range sword duels. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Festival of the Lost continues as we near the end of Destiny 2's Season of Arrivals and quickly approach the Beyond Light expansion. If you're working your way through the Haunted Forest, it's a great time to grab new exotics from our favorite weekend vendor, Xur. Head to Io, to the Giant Scar area, to find Xur this week. For his weapon, Xur is offering The Queenbreaker. Hunters can pick up the Lucky Raspberry chest armor; for Titans, there's the Dunemarchers leg armor; and for Warlocks, Xur has the Getaway Artist gauntlets.Xur LocationXur hangs out in a cave on the north end of Giant's Scar, near where Taken enemies spawn.Use the Giant's Scar transmat zone on Io to get to Xur fast. Hop on your sparrow and head through the archway ahead, then turn toward the north end of the area. Hug the cliff wall on your left until you find a cave; inside, in the shadows, Xur awaits.Xur Exotic ItemsThe Queenbreaker, Xur's weapon this week, is a solid heavy choice in both Gambit and Crucible, although its heyday passed a few seasons ago. Still, it's pretty good for vaporizing Guardians, provided you can snag some heavy ammo for it. But if you're not a fan of his other options, Xur also sells an Exotic engram that will decrypt into an Exotic you don't already own. He also has the Five of Swords challenge card, which lets you enable modifiers for Nightfall Strikes.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite's Season 4 is much meatier than previous seasons. The Marvel-character-filled battle pass has 220 tiers with special rewards that players are trying to unlock by grinding hours of the battle royale."I just hit 145 and may call it quits at 180," said Redditor Jester0745. "It’s getting tiresome playing strictly to get punches done."New battle pass pages with additional rewards unlock once players reach tier 100. All the Marvel skins have additional styles, including silver, gold, and rainbow variants, that unlock every five levels. This season is ending on (or around) November 22 so players need to level up two and a half times per day to reach the top. That's not an easy task, even as Epic Games extended this season beyond the usual ten weeks.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft is just a few weeks away from launching its two next-generation consoles, the Xbox Series X and Series S. The two consoles differ significantly in terms of raw graphical power and price, but Xbox boss Phil Spencer expects the least powerful of the two to sell better.In an interview with Kotaku, Spencer is asked about his thoughts on console sales during the upcoming holiday season. With stock limited and the appetite for new hardware outstripping potential supply, Spencer expects the Xbox Series X to take an early lead. He does not, however, expect that to be the case over the course of the generation."I think, over the generation, our expectation would be that price really matters and that you would see the Series S sell more," Spencer stated.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

On this week's episode of GameSpot After Dark, the team welcomes the arrival of legendary hero Steven S. Minecraft of Minecraft fame to Nintendo's hit game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. You may know Steven from his resource gathering and block building adventures in Minecraft, or from seeing what looks like his bits on Twitter.Jake, Lucy, Kallie, and Tamoor also talk about Paradise Killer, Oculus Quest 2, and Rainbow Six: Siege. For the news portion of the podcast, the big topic of discussion is the rumored Mass Effect remaster. You're probably tired of hearing and reading about it at this point, but this time it has appeared on a ratings board, and with N7 Day rapidly approaching, maybe there is hope? Fingers crossed.Cyberpunk 2077 is the subject of a reader question on why developers and publishers announce games early and what it means when they're delayed. The crew also talks about their dream guests for the podcast and, most importantly, talk about their experiences checking out a beautiful museum dedicated to GameSpot created by community member Daniel Moreno.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Co-developers Dreams Uncorporated and Syck have announced that the time-bending JRPG Cris Tales has been delayed from its November 17 release date. The game now launches in early 2021 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A demo is available on most platforms.Dreams Uncorporated and Syck CEO Carlos Rocha Silva shared a blog post detailing the rationale for the delay. He said that because the team is essentially animating the character models and environments three times--to represent their past, present, and future--the team needed more time to realize this complex, time-bending narrative."We are a very small video game development studio located in the city of Bucaramanga, Colombia," Rocha Silva said. "Cris Tales is the biggest project we have ever worked on, and we want to get it right. As you probably know, most areas and people in the game must be created at least three times, if not more to show the different past, present, and futures. So, in a way, it's like developing three different video games at the same time. Three video games that must be impeccable so that we can deliver all the magic we have in our soul to all of you. We want to make sure to earn all the love you've all shown in our events, demos, previews, and so much more."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another new Special Battle event has begun in Super Mario Bros. 35, the free-to-play multiplayer Mario game for Switch Online subscribers. This event is called the Limited Course Special Battle, and as its name suggests, it restricts the playing field to a handful of specific stages.During this Special Battle event, players will only play through World 3-1 to 4-4. The latter stage in particular should make this event hectic, as you'll need to follow a specific path through the maze-like castle in order to reach Bowser at the end. This event only runs through the weekend, ending at 11:59 PM PT on October 18 (2:59 AM ET on October 19).The Limited Course Special Battle is coming to #SuperMarioBros35, featuring World 3-1 to World 4-4! Be sure to keep an eye out for those different routes in World 4-4's maze section 👀 pic.twitter.com/h07pE0ZEnd — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 15, 2020As previously mentioned, Super Mario Bros. 35 is a free download exclusive for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The game was released as part of Nintendo's Super Mario 35th anniversary celebration, but much like Super Mario 3D All-Stars, it's not a permanent addition to Switch's library; Nintendo says the game will only be available to play until March 31, 2021.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fall Guys got a number of changes when Season 2 launched earlier in October, some of which weren't received well by the game's community. Mediatonic said that a hotfix would come next week to address some of the complaints, including one change that will increase how often new medieval levels will show up in playlists.Season 2 introduced several small changes to the battle royale, including new animations and visual effects on games like Hex-A-Gone and Tip Toe, and several bugs that have frustrated players. An unexpected bug made Jump Showdown, one of the game's finale modes, easier by slowing the spinning beam that the player needs to jump over. Several players said that the mode timed out while they were playing, awarding crowns to all players who were still alive. Some players didn't like that because winning isn't enough for them, they want to see others lose, too."Jump Showdown speed issues have been fixed," Mediatonic wrote in its Discord server. The studio also said it was making "clarity improvements" to several mini-games. The hotfix will also increase the probability of the new medieval levels (Knight Fever, Hoopsie Legends, Wall Guys, and Egg Siege) showing up after players complained that they weren't seeing them enough.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Battlestate Games, the studio behind Escape From Tarkov, is celebrating its birthday this week. As a thank you to its fans, the team has marked down all preorder editions of the game by 25%, but there's not long left to take advantage of it. The sale ends today, October 16 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. This is also your last chance to claim your free in-game gift bundle—another token of Battlestate's gratitude.Friends! Huge thanks for your great support and understanding, patience and constructive criticism. We have always been and will always strive for the best, together with you#EscapefromTarkov To celebrate our birthday get discounts and gifts! Details:https://t.co/FLNtVeZaJu pic.twitter.com/28tffXuk9X — Battlestate Games (@bstategames) October 14, 2020The sale comes ahead of the highly anticipated Escape From Tarkov 12.8 update, which was supposed to go live this week, but had to be delayed last-minute due to "unforeseen bugs" and other issues.How To Claim Escape From Tarkov GiftTo claim your free Escape From Tarkov gift, head to your Battlestate Games profile, scroll down to where it says "Additional ingame equipment," and click "Receive" on the newest bundle. Don't forget to also claim any leftover gifts you may have missed from prior events.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Joe Biden campaign put some serious work into its island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The Democratic presidential nominee can be seen walking around his field office, a polling place, and much more in the meticulously designed 'Biden HQ.' He'll shout one of his campaign slogans, "no malarkey" if you speak to his character. "A lot of the residents on the island are dogs, Joe Biden loves dogs," said Kinda Funny's Greg Miller while exploring the island on Twitch. Kinda Funny debuted the town on their stream on October 16 by visiting it with the Dream Suite. Miller was joined by Animal Talking Host Gary Whitta.Biden HQ's Polling PlaceThe island has Joe Biden yard signs, a field office with a basement full of trains (one of Joe Biden's nicknames is 'Amtrak Joe' since he often commuted by train), a polling place with voter information, and an ice cream stand in front of Nook's Cranny. There are a lot of fun spaces on the island, including Joe Biden fliers (made with custom designs) on the ground in places.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Last month Microsoft announced the acquisition of ZeniMax Media and its subsidiaries, including Doom, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout publisher Bethesda. While Microsoft hasn't detailed its release plans for Bethesda titles in the future, Xbox's Phil Spencer says that the price of the deal isn't forcing any decisions.The acquisition cost Microsoft $7.5 billion and is expected to close soon, but Microsoft has said that existing exclusivity deals for games like Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo on the PlayStation 5 will not be changed. The future of Bethesda titles is less certain, however, with Microsoft previously stating that it would determine release platforms for games on a "case-by-case" basis.Spencer, speaking to Kotaku, didn't elaborate on that stance, but did mention that Microsoft has no obligation to release games on platforms it doesn't control for the financial aspect of the deal to make sense.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The long-awaited Doctor Strange 2 has had its share of setbacks--including losing original director Scott Derrickson, until Spider-Man's Sam Raimi stepped in earlier this year--but hopefully they will be firmly a thing of the past, especially as new casting announcements are coming out. According to Deadline, Xochitl Gomez (The Baby-Sitters Club) will be the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. It has not yet been announced who she will be playing.Benedict Cumberbatch will be returning in the title role, and also reprising roles are Benedict Wong (Deadly Class) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (The Lion King)--Wong as the sorcerer coincidentally with the same name, and Ejiofor as nemesis Karl Mondo. Elizabeth Olsen (Avengers: Age of Ultron) is also reportedly due to return as Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff for a storyline that will connect with this year's still upcoming Disney+ series WandaVision. As it stands, the WandaVision show will be the only MCU release for the year--the last time a year went by without a new movie was 2009.Information regarding the sequel is still scarce. In a recent interview, Cumberbatch indicated that filming is due to start either "in late October or early November," so it is reasonable to expect more details to emerge sooner rather than later. While Derrickson is no longer producing, he previously revealed he will stay on as an executive producer.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's a great time to be an anime fan, with dedicated streaming services like Crunchyroll and Funimation and mainstream services like Netflix and Hulu all offering a diverse range of shows and movies. If you're shopping for someone who loves anime this holiday season, you might not know where to start with gifts, but there are so many great options, from Blu-ray sets to anime-inspired video games, merch, and more. Buying them a subscription to one of the aforementioned anime streaming services is one of the best gifts you could give them as well.Though it helps to ask them directly what anime shows or movies they're into, we're here to point you in the right direction with anime gift ideas many fans would be thrilled to receive. Here are some of the best gifts for anime fans in 2020. Dragon Ball FighterZ Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC There aren't many anime video games that capture the look and feel of their respective show, but Dragon Ball FighterZ does so with the utmost grace and blazing fast action. The game earned an impressive 9/10 in GameSpot’s Dragon Ball FighterZ review. Critic Peter Brown wrote, "FighterZ is complex and distinct enough to be enjoyed by fighting game competitors, but there's no question that it's been designed to tap into the hearts of Dragon Ball's most dedicated fans, and no doubt those same qualities will win people over who've never given the series a chance." See at Amazon Pokemon Sword and Shield Switch The latest mainline Pokemon games, Pokemon Sword and Shield, released last year, and since then Nintendo has released the first of two DLC packages as part of the Pokemon Sword and Shield expansion pass. The Isle of Armor released earlier this year, while The Crown Tundra DLC is set to release October 22, which means both will be out by the holidays. If you're shopping for someone who missed out on Pokemon Sword and Shield last year, there's now an option to buy either one of the base games bundled with the full expansion pass. There's no discount for doing so--the bundle costs $90, the full price of the game and expansion--but it'd make a nice gift for a die-hard Pokemon fan. The games received a 9/10 in GameSpot's Pokemon Sword and Shield review for their rewarding raids, free exploration, and more. See base game at Best Buy See expansion bundle at Amazon Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Switch, PS4, PC Released in August, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is based on the popular sports anime and features a mix of fast-paced soccer gameplay and story modes that cover both the events of the anime and original content. See at Amazon Jump Force - Deluxe Edition Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC Jump Force is the ultimate anime-crossover fighting game, with characters from more than a dozen different series clashing in tag-team battles. GameSpot scored it a 7/10 in our Jump Force review, praising its action, character customization, and how it captures the feel of all of the characters. See at Amazon Studio Ghibli Steelbooks Released this year, these new Studio Ghibli limited-edition steelbooks offer some of the Japanese animation studio's most popular films in a striking new package. Each steelbook comes with a Blu-ray and DVD copy, though unfortunately no digital copy is included. As always, these Blu-rays include neat bonus features like Behind the Microphone, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the voiceover process; an audio commentary; feature-length storyboards; and more. See Nausicaa at Amazon See Kiki's Delivery Service at Amazon See Howl's Moving Castle at Amazon Promare Blu-ray Steelbook One of the biggest anime films of 2019, Promare is an action-heavy film set in a world where half of the human population has been killed by spontaneous combustion, leaving a group of mutants with pyrokinetic abilities behind. Developed by Studio Trigger, known for Kill la Kill and more, Promare is one of the must-see anime films of recent years, and it's available in this stunning limited-edition steelbook, which makes a great gift for any anime fan. See at Amazon Weathering with You Limited-Edition Blu-ray Steelbook Directed by Makoto Shinkai (Your Name), Weathering with You is about a girl with the ability to manipulate the weather and her friendship with a boy who's run away from home. Beautiful, funny, and heartwrenching, Weathering with You is a worthy successor to Your Name, and even if the person you're shopping for has seen it, they'll appreciate having this gorgeous limited-edition steelbook, which comes with special features. See at Amazon Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series Steelbook Set The entirety of Cowboy Bebop, a massively popular sci-fi anime about a group of galactic bounty hunters, is compiled in a brand-new steelbook package with four Blu-ray discs. It includes every episode of the anime along with special features like English and Japanese commentaries, interviews, and more. Cowboy Bebop is regarded as a rare classic, so this limited edition will be a real gem for any fan. See at Amazon Dragon Ball Complete Box Set The entire Dragon Ball manga is collected in this complete box set, featuring all 16 volumes of the series that inspired the wildly popular show. The manga follows Goku, a strange kid with a tail, as he searches for seven artifacts known as the Dragon Balls, which are said to grant the wish of anyone who finds them all. If you were wondering were Goku's saga behind, this is a fantastic buy. See at Amazon Dragon Ball Z Manga: Complete Box Set For those willing to go into full otaku mode, this box set compiles the rest of the Dragon Ball manga, which covers the events of the Dragon Ball Z anime. From Raditz to Majin Buu, this collection has it all. Goku and friends protect Earth (and the rest of the universe) from a barrage of bad guys, each more powerful than the last. See at Amazon Dragon Ball Super: Broly The first film in the Dragon Ball Super series reimagines the ultra-powerful Broly, making him a more interesting and sympathetic character. The evil Frieza wants to take advantage of the super-strong Saiyan, pitting him against Goku and Vegeta, who must combine forces to defeat their new foe. It's a perfect buy for any Dragon Ball Super marathon viewing. See at Amazon Uno: One Piece Edition This package includes the classic card game Uno, adorned with various characters, one of the most popular and longest-running anime series out there right now. It doesn't get much better than this. See at Amazon Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set and 4K Blu-ray Whether they're a longtime fan of Akira or want to read the acclaimed manga for the first time, this 35th anniversary box set is the ultimate gift. The set includes six beautiful hardcover volumes that cover the entire story of Akira, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk version of Tokyo, and features the original Japanese art with the right-to-left reading format. In addition to the manga itself, the set also includes the Akira Club art book and an exclusive iron-on patch.For fans of the movie, there's also a new 4K Blu-ray limited edition of Akira releasing December 22--if you preorder at Amazon, you'll get the Blu-ray on release day, just in time for Christmas. This limited edition contains a fully remastered version of the 1988 film in both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats along with special features, including a storyboard collection, the end credits from the original theatrical release, and more. See box set at Amazon See limited-edition Blu-ray at Amazon Fullmetal Alchemist: Alphonse Elric Nendoroids are more expensive than Funko Pops, but they're also higher quality and feel like real collectibles. For anime fans, there are a ton of great Nendoroids out there, but this particularly adorable one featuring Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood caught our eye. The Nendo comes with multiple faceplates to give Al different expressions or have him look different directions, and because he's also a cat lover, the Nendo comes with two little kittles to display near him. For more anime Nendoroids, Good Smile is the best place to shop, but you can also find some of them at Amazon. See at Amazon See at Good Smile US Fruits Basket sticker collection Fruits Basket was one of the most popular manga of the early 2000s, and with a remake of the original Fruits Basket anime currently in progress, there's definitely been a resurgence in Fruits Basket's popularity. This cute sticker set is only $1 at Right Stuf Anime and would make a nice stocking stuffer. If you want to get them a bigger Fruits Basket gift, you can also buy Blu-rays of the first and second parts of Season 1 at Amazon. See at Right Stuf Anime Animewave T-Shirt TeePublic offers thousands of designs from independent artists that can be printed on T-shirts and other apparel. It's worth browsing all of the store's designs--you can search "anime" if you want--but this particular design from Illustrata caught our eye with its retro, vaporwave-style design. You can really customize your order, from the color of the T-shirt and design to the cut and style of it. See at TeePublic Studio Ghibli Teacups These three Japanese-style teacups are just too cute and are sure to get plenty of use by the Ghibli fan in your life. The first two cups feature little images and the names of characters (both in English and Japanese) from My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, while the third cup shows Big Totoro and his friends engaged in their iconic dondoko dance. See Totoro & Friends mug at Amazon See Spirited Away mug at Amazon See Totoro Dondoko Dance mug at Amazon Sailor Moon "Pretty Guardian" Eyeshadow Palette The entire Sailor Moon ColourPop collection is currently back in stock (at time of publish), and the standout product is this stunning eyeshadow palette, which features shade names inspired by the iconic anime. We've tested this palette ourselves and can vouch for its quality--the shades are ultra-pigmented and perfect for those who love pastel colors. The collection also includes blushes, glitter gels, and liquid lips, and you can buy it all as a bundle for $89. If you're shopping for someone who loves Sailor Moon and/or makeup, this is a must-buy. See palette at ColourPop See full collection at ColourPop My Hero Academia: Deku Glow-in-the-Dark Pop Vinyl My Hero Academia's protagonist, Deku, gets a new, limited-edition Funko Pop this November. Announced earlier this year during New York Toy Fair, this new glow-in-the-dark Pop is finally about to release and makes a great gift for fans of the hit manga and anime. See at Entertainment Earth My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Released in North America earlier this year, the latest (and final) My Hero Academia film is available on Blu-ray October 27 and makes a great gift for someone who wasn't able to see it in theaters. The movie follows Deku and the rest of Class 1-A as they temporarily take over a hero agency to learn how to respond to problems without hero supervision. You can preorder the Blu-ray at both Amazon and Best Buy--Amazon's edition comes with a free digital comic, while Best Buy's comes in a steelbook. See at Amazon See at Best Buy Studio Ghibli Landmarks Throw Blanket On cold winter nights, there's nothing better than a big blanket to curl up in, and this throw inspired by Spirited Away will help keep them feeling cozy. It features landmarks from the hit film, such as the bridge and the bathhouse. See at Box Lunch Aggretsuko Classic Enamel Pin Aggretsuko is one of the best anime on Netflix right now, and this FigPin is perfect for someone who loves Sanrio's heavy metal-loving red panda. This 3-inch collectible pin can be displayed thanks to a backer card it comes with, and it also comes with a unique ID code that contains details on its edition run, artist bio, and rarity scale. See at Entertainment Earth Funimation Gift Card Funimation's gift cards can be used in its online store on various Blu-rays, merchandise, and more, including a Funimation Now subscription. Funimation Now provides access to a library of English-dubbed series, though some do feature an option to watch in the original Japanese with subtitles. See at Funimation Right Stuf Anime Gift Card Rightstuf’s gift cards can be used on the anime retailer's website, which features a huge selection of products, ranging from Blu-rays and manga to figures, collectibles, and clothing. The gift certificate can be purchased in $10, $25, $50, and $100 options. See at Right Stuf Anime Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com