Note: This article contains a bunch of story spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of Wild, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Uh...possibly some others, too.The story of every game of The Legend of Zelda is pretty much the same: Evil monster king tries to claim a godlike wish-granting artifact, the Triforce, in order to dominate the world, and a sword-wielding fairy child and magical princess team up to stop him. There are 27 Zelda games at this point, and the vast majority are remixes of that basic idea in some form or another. And for years, that's all it seemed like the Zelda games were: different takes on the same idea, the same game revisited with interesting tweaks along the way.With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, though, Nintendo did a lot to recontextualize the Zelda series. Chronologically, the game is the "first" Zelda title--it marks the beginning of the series, the very first time a monster king was defeated by a sword kid and a magic princess. Casual Zelda fans might not have really thought about it, but that creates some pretty huge implications for the world the Zelda games take place in. It means that each of the adventures in the Zelda series aren't just different takes on the same apocalyptic monster-king war: They're all separate, uniquely horrific apocalyptic monster-king wars.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With the dominance of the internet and computer technologies, fields of work that never existed in the past have grown to astronomical size and importance. And it's possible to lose big from this kind of development if you're working in a more traditional field. But from an optimistic perspective, it's possible to benefit greatly and make a lot of money working the kind of job that 10 years ago would have been completely irrelevant to the general population. One of those jobs is, surprisingly enough, hacking.To most people, hacking is a malicious act. But there are actually multiple types of hackers, and of those kinds is the white hat hacker, a type of hacker who works on the side of the government or corporations to test the infrastructure in place protecting against other hackers. In order to become this kind of hacker, the Ultimate 2021 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle is an ideal online, learn-at-your-own-pace collection of courses and lectures. Valued at $1,345, it's on sale now for just $40.The program has earned 25,373 positive ratings from 146,300 students enrolled.With 98 hours of content, there's no stone left unturned on various subjects such as Python, network security, anonymous browsing, and more. Thousands of enrollees have left positive ratings. for the simple fact that the enrichment and expert knowledge contained in the courses is on par with what you'd find in a university setting. The difference here is that you can learn at any hour of the day, and the price is much cheaper. So for topics like vulnerability scanning, Tor, VPNs, and the differences between different operating systems, you'll be learning faster and more efficiently than you can elsewhere.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Wireless earbuds have grown extremely popular since Apple’s Airpods made their debut. But if you want a solid pair of Bluetooth earbuds without breaking the bank, you can save 14% on a set of TWS SoundLiberty 80 True Wireless Earbuds , dropping the price from $76 to $66. They offer high-quality sound without an extravagant price tag.The TWS SoundLiberty 80 True Wireless Earbuds are made by TaoTronics and provide advanced acoustic technology. Not only do they deliver clear sound through the earbuds, but they also come with an AI-enabled noise-canceling microphone that filters out your voice from background noise. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ahead of the second DC FanDome event in October, Warner Bros. and DC Comics have debuted new key art for the upcoming third-person action RPG Gotham Knights. Featuring the core cast of Bat-family vigilantes stepping up to protect Gotham City after the apparent demise of Batman, the new image features Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin strutting down a seedy part of the city that is very wet and very purple. There's also a reflection of Batman, sneakily reflected in the puddle below the gang.Gotham Knights, dressed to impress.As for clues in the image, there's not exactly much hidden inside of it. Aside from a detailed look at the Bat-Family's costumes--which will come in handy for cosplayers looking for more reference material--the only other DC Universe easter egg is a reference to Sundollar Coffee, a multinational franchise that has appeared in a handful of comic books.Originally scheduled for release this year, Warner Bros. delayed Gotham Knights to an unspecified date in 2022. For more info on the game, you can check out our Gotham Knights interview with creative director Patrick Redding and producer Fleur Marty, where we discussed making an original story, how the RPG systems work, and more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Work is underway on the script for Netflix's live-action adaptation of the manga and anime series One Piece. An image of the script for Episode 1 has been posted on Twitter.The image only shows the front cover of the script, but it does reveal the title. The episode is titled "Romance Dawn," and is written by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda. In addition, Netflix revealed the logo for the show in a follow-up tweet, with the slogan "no matter how hard or how impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal." Check them out below:IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!! #OnePiece pic.twitter.com/Xmp9eHAK9G — Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) September 3, 2021no matter how hard or how impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal #OnePiece pic.twitter.com/yEJG4HuU8p — Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) September 3, 2021The One Piece live-action show was officially announced by Netflix in January 2020, following several years of rumors about a potential adaptation. Owens and Maeda are the showrunners, and the first season will have 10 episodes. We still have no details about casting, directors, or a release date, but it's exciting to think it's finally happening.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Battlefield 2042 developer DICE has shed some light on one of the notable changes it's making to a particular part of the multiplayer game due to feedback from the alpha.Battlefield's lead community manager said on Twitter that the operator Falck's S21 Syrette pistol had "significant" enough issues to lead to an overall imbalance to gameplay. This pistol is capable of reviving players at range, but that proved to be too OP. As a result, DICE is changing the pistol so it will only be capable of healing at range but not reviving."Balancing games is fun! We love learning when we move into new environments and we're excited for the things that we'll learn this month with our open beta expect us to be plenty transparent about how things are performing and the balance changes we'll make across 2042," the community manager said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In advance of Rick & Morty's Season 5 finale airing on September 5, Adult Swim has released a quick live-action video on Twitter featuring a belching Christopher Lloyd as the burping mad scientist. The video's only 14 seconds, but seeing as how the finale will be a full hour, it's reasonable to expect Lloyd will be in the episode for a sizable chunk.The episode has recently been promoted as one that will ask the question, "Who is Rick without Morty?" And, apparently, Rick will take on a new companion--or likely, companions. The only other clue the tweet offers is the text "C-132," which refers to that dimension in the show's world. But until the episode airs, it's anyone's guess what it really means.C-132 #rickandmorty pic.twitter.com/oq54C9C5TW — adult swim (@adultswim) September 3, 2021Even after Season 5 draws to a close, there is plenty more Rick and Morty coming--for example, the characters also coming to Fortnite. On the main flagship show, Adult Swim ordered 70 more episodes of the series in 2018, and co-creator Dan Harmon stated earlier this year that the writing team was already working on Season 7.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Like many technology companies these days, Roblox Corp. is attempting to create a metaverse with Roblox, and communication will play a big role in that vision. To that end, the company has announced that a new voice chat system called "Spatial Voice" is rolling out now in the game by invitation only as part of a beta program.The idea of Spatial Voice is to have a voice chat system that allows players to have conversations that "happen in a realistic way, mirroring how we listen and respond to the world around us each day." The overarching goal is to make Spatial Voice a "realistic, safe, and easy" tool for players to use "across all Roblox experiences," Roblox chief product officer Manuel Bronstein said in a blog post."As the metaverse continues to grow and bring people together in new, unexpected, and exciting ways, Roblox anticipates that communication will have an increasingly integral role," Bronstein said. "We are embarking on this long-term vision for the future of communication because it allows us to be measured and thoughtful in our approach. This will enable us to introduce capabilities that serve the needs of the Roblox community, uphold our standards for digital civility, and contain the necessary safeguards to protect users of all ages. We believe that a mix of the right communication features and safety measures will further elevate the shared experiences of the metaverse, and we are eager to partner with our community to bring these features to life."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We're only a week away from the next Tales game. Tales of Arise, the latest entry in Bandai Namco's hit action-RPG series, releases September 10 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. If you're looking forward to Tales of Arise and haven't secured your preorder yet, Newegg has a great deal right now. You can snag a digital preorder for Tales of Arise for Xbox or PC (Steam) for $50 with promo code EMC2AZ9Z326. See at Newegg (Xbox) See at Newegg (Steam) The Xbox version grants access to both the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One versions of the game.For those who have checked out the Tales of Arise demo, you probably know that Bandai Namco gave the art style a serious makeover. Tales of Arise looks significantly better in terms of visuals than any other entry in the series thus far. The action-RPG has familiar Tales combat, though Bandai Namco has made some changes that haven't fully been detailed ahead of its release. Tales of Arise splits time between two distinct worlds: a medieval setting and a technologically advanced world. You'll start out with a party of four on your grand adventure and steadily recruit new members along the way.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings scored $8.8 million at the US box office in its opening night. The latest Marvel movie can only be seen in theaters, unlike July's Black Widow, which was also available on Disney+ Premier Access.As reported by Variety, Shang-Chi's Thursday preview gross is the second-highest of the pandemic era, second only to Black Widow, which opened to $13.2 million. The other highest opening night numbers are F9's $7.1 million and A Quiet Place Part II's 4.8 million.Shang-Chi is predicted to make between $45-$50 million in the US and Canada over the long Labor Day weekend. This would set a new record for the weekend--and not just during the pandemic but of all time--easily eclipsing the previous record-holder, 2007's Halloween remake, which made $30.6 million.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're in the market for a gaming laptop, Amazon has one of the best deals we've seen all year. The Razer Blade 15 Advanced is on sale for only $1,600, down from $2,600. This beats the best deal we've seen on this particular model by $200. The Razer Blade 15 Advanced is one of the company's best gaming laptops. To sweeten the deal, you'll also get digital copies of Humankind and Crysis Remastered Trilogy--and yes, Crysis will run just fine on this laptop. Razer Blade 15 Advanced $1,600 (was $2,600) The Razer Blade 15 Advanced features an Intel Core i7 processor. This is a 10th generation Intel CPU with eight cores. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q GPU is more than capable of handling modern AAA titles at solid settings. You get 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. The 15.6-inch full-HD display has a 300Hz refresh rate. As this is a Razer product, the keyboard boasts Chroma RGB lighting. Razer's gaming laptops are both sleek and powerful, and the Blade 15 Advanced is no exception. See at Amazon Best Gaming & Tech Deals This Week Xbox Games With Gold Free Games For August Announced PS Plus Free Games For August 2021 Are Live Now New Xbox Store Sale Features Hundreds Of Great Game Deals + Show More Best Gaming & Tech Deals This Week Links (2) More Than 1,200 PlayStation Games Discounted In Massive Summer Sale PlayStation Exclusives Sale At Amazon: Returnal, Marvel's Spider-Man, And More Info from Gamespot.com

Electronic Arts has revealed a new gameplay trailer for Battlefield 2042's Specialist system, which is based on Battlefield's four Classes: Assault, Support, Engineer, and Recon. Each Specialist has one unique Specialty and Trait, but the rest of the loadout can be customized.More gameplay. And more to come. https://t.co/3ga1HX6rYG #Battlefield pic.twitter.com/cq9hfecQ0e — Battlefield (@Battlefield) September 3, 2021Webster Mackay comes from the Canadian military and is a part of the Assault class. He has a grappling hook that can help him get around to other areas quicker. Mackay also has the Nimble Trait, which allows him to move more quickly when aiming down sights.Mary Falck served in the German army for six years and is a combat medic, based on Battlefield's Support class. Her S21 Syrette Pistol fires syringes that heal allies and damage enemies. Being a combat surgeon, she can nurse downed enemies back to full health when reviving.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Take-Two Interactive has launched a lawsuit against the creators of reverse-engineering open-source software called Re3 that recently made headlines for allowing GTA III to run on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation Vita. The lawsuit, which was filed on September 2 in the United States District Court in California and seen by GameSpot, says Re3 is acting unlawfully by copying, adapting, and distributing the source code to GTA III and GTA: Vice City without Take-Two's consent.Take-Two's lawyers said the Re3 technology allows anyone to play these games on platforms the games were never released on, including Nintendo Switch and PlayStation Vita."Defendants' conduct is knowing, willful, and deliberate. Defendants are well aware that they do not possess the right to copy, adapt, or distribute derivative GTA source code, or the audiovisual elements of the Games, and that doing so constitutes copyright infringement," Take-Two's lawyers said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With Call of Duty: Vanguard's multiplayer reveal slated for September 7, it appears Activision has begun to hype up the announcement by sending a special care package to influencers. CharlieIntel received one of these. It includes a military green utility bag, a water bottle, and an ammo crate that is apparently locked. Maybe Activision will deliver the combination as the reveal date gets closer. For now, you can see all the goodies in the image below.👀This package just arrived from Call of Duty. The box is locked till September 7… #Vanguard pic.twitter.com/97IMOeRyVg — CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) September 3, 2021Activision will reveal Vanguard's multiplayer on September 7 as part of a special event. It's not the first look at the game's multiplayer, however, as PlayStation users got to try the new Champion Hill mode as part of an alpha test last weekend. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Rainbow Six Extraction is Ubisoft's upcoming PvE-focused spin-off of Rainbow Six Siege, and players of Ubisoft's tactical PvP shooter will likely already be familiar with how Extraction's operators play.A new gameplay video highlighting operator Finka shows off the similarities between Ubisoft's two Rainbow Six titles. Just as is the case in Siege, Finka's primary operator ability is adrenaline surge, which allows her to give teammates a health boost with the press of a button. The ability can also revive downed teammates, and, like in Siege, improves weapon handling and recoil.Unlike in Siege, the abilities of Extraction's operators can be upgraded over time. In Finka's case, her adrenaline surge can be improved to be usable even when downed, allowing her to revive herself.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com