Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has only improved over time. In addition to Xbox Live Gold and access to hundreds of Xbox One games, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers now have xCloud streaming bundled in and soon will have EA Play rolled into their membership. With the Xbox Series X and digital-only Series S releasing next month, Game Pass Ultimate will continue to be a huge part of Microsoft's business model. It's already a bargain at $15 per month, but Prime Day 2020 will likely bring deals on the service to make it even more enticing.Previous Prime Day Game Pass Ultimate dealsLast year, 3-month subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate were discounted to $30, down from $45. While that was a pretty good deal, we actually think you'll find better deals this Prime Day.Throughout 2020, we've seen 3-month subscriptions discounted to $25 at major retailers multiple times. On another occasion, 6-month subscriptions were down to $40--a whopping $50 savings.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The customer service experience is set to change at GameStop as the company enters a multi-year partnership with Microsoft. The deal enables the retailer to provide a "differentiated and personalized in-store customer experience" centered around more advanced tools through Microsoft assets like Dynamics 365, Surface notebooks, and Teams.These changes will make GameStop feel more like an Apple store or Best Buy, with store associates walking around with Surface devices in hand and gaining access to customer information through Microsoft's cloud-based platforms. Both Dynamics 365 and Teams aim to enhance GameStop's productivity and collaboration tools to smooth out back-end and in-store experiences. These platforms give associates more detailed information on product availability, customer preferences and purchase history, subscriptions and prices, and upcoming or ongoing promotions.This collaboration comes as GameStop announced payment plans for Microsoft's upcoming next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series S and Series X, earlier this week. The plans come in three different offerings--Installment, Layaway, and Rent-to-Own--and give customers plenty of time to pay the systems off. These payment plans are also available for the PlayStation 5.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Hulu has released the very first images from the upcoming animated series Marvel's MODOK, co-created by Jordan Blum (American Dad!, Community) and Patton Oswalt (AP Bio, Reno 911!). The photos, sent in a tweet embedded below, have been unveiled in anticipation of this evening's 5:30 PM PT/8:30 PM ET New York Comic-Con panel, which can be watched live here via YouTube.Your first look at #MODOKHulu has arrived! Hear more about our show at our @NY_Comic_Con panel tonight at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm ET at https://t.co/gahcWh7KbL. @Marvel @hulu Check back here after the panel for a surprise announcement! pic.twitter.com/Hq43zaSlJu — M.O.D.O.K. (@MarvelsMODOK) October 9, 2020The pair's take on Marvel's MODOK--that's "Mobile Organism Designed Only for Killing"--is a stop-motion series eschewing the supervillain's treacherous day job in favor of spotlighting his attempts to balance his home life with his evil organization, AIM. According to Entertainment Weekly, "When the show begins, we learn that MODOK has been a very neglectful husband of late. As MODOK flounders at work, [his wife] Jodie has found success through her mommy blog-turned-lifestyle brand. This disconnect forces them to re-evaluate their relationship." In other words, it sounds like many of the show's explosions and intensity--and laughs--in the series will come via navigating the complexity of relationships."We obviously love the character as this big villain who is always trying to take over the world and run his evil organization," said Blum. "His design by Jack Kirby is so absurd and monstrous that we thought, where does this guy go at night? Does he go home to a house and have all these mundane things he has to do? Does he have a family we never knew about? The more we discussed, the more it just kind of made us laugh and then we tried to figure out well, what would that family be? Who would marry MODOK and how hard would it be to be his son or to be a daughter in MODOK's image?"Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Valorant players are eager to get their hands on the new Agent, the Aussie Initiator Skye. But while she won't come to the game until October 27, Riot has released new information about Valorant's upcoming Act 3, which comes to PC on October 13.Most notably, this announcement confirms the leaked details of Skye's kit that were previously posted to Reddit. As her character trailer shows, she has a varied skill-set themed around her various animal guardians, including a hawk that doubles as a flash grenade, a tiger that explodes outward in a damaging blast, and a healing wave that can treat the wounds of allies, but not Skye herself.Her ultimate ability sends out three jellyfish-like seekers that automatically target nearby opponents and inflict visual interference termed "nearsighting" on a hit. Given that only one Agent can currently heal--Sage, who is generally considered a must-pick, even after several nerfs to her abilities--it's clear that Skye might have an outsized impact on the game's meta.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We're officially in the final month of Destiny 2's Season of Arrivals, with the Festival of the Lost in full swing. Get the gear you need for the Haunted Forest by visiting Xur to grab some new Exotics. Head to the EDZ, to the Winding Cove area, to find Xur this week. For his weapon, Xur is offering The Wardcliff Coil. Hunters can pick up the Wormhusk Crown helmet; for Titans, there's the One-Eyed Mask helmet; and for Warlocks, Xur has the Felwinter's Helm helmet.Xur LocationYou'll find Xur at the northern tip of the Winding Cove area in the EDZ. Climb the cliff and look for the crashed Fallen dropship to find him. Spawn in at the Winding Cove transmat zone and hop on your sparrow, heading north. Make your way to the edge of the area and either climb up or find a cave that will lead you to the cliff above. A crashed Fallen dropship marks the spot where Xur stands and surveys the area.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Insomniac Games has announced that Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has gone gold, meaning it's ready to be distributed to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on November 12.We are pleased to announce that #MilesMoralesPS5 and #MilesMoralesPS4 have Gone Gold and will be sneaking into your hearts globally on November 12th! #BeGreater #BeYourself pic.twitter.com/YSrtL2pE6h — Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) October 9, 2020Insomniac's original game, Marvel's Spider-Man, has been making headlines lately due to its confusing messaging around save data transfer and upgrade eligibility. Similar to Remedy Entertainment's Control, Spider-Man: Remastered is not a free upgrade for PS4 owners. Players will have to buy the $70 Miles Morales Ultimate Edition if they want the enhanced Spider-Man: Remastered on PS5. Furthermore, save files will not transfer between systems.While the original Spider-Man's policies between PS4 and PS5 may leave some frustrated, Insomniac has confirmed that save data for the Miles Morales expansion will carry over between consoles.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Green Lantern at HBO Max has been given the green light straight to series. The ten-episode series is the latest DC addition to HBO Max's lineup following the order of a Peacemaker prequel series for next year.Announced late last year, we now have plot details for the first time. ComicBook is reporting that the show will showcase the adventures of a series of well-known Lanterns, including Guy Gardner, Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz, and Alan Scott. The series will also feature classic characters such as Kilowog and Sinestro and will introduce new heroes to the ranks of the Green Lantern Corps along the way (here's hoping for a G'nort cameo).HBO Max has ordered 10 one-hour episodes that will be co-written and executive produced by Seth Grahame-Smith and Marc Guggenheim. Grahame-Smith is serving as showrunner. Both have previously worked on DC productions, with Grahame-Smith on The Lego Batman Movie and Guggenheim with the CW DC Universe. He also co-wrote the 2011 Green Lantern movie with Ryan Reynolds.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo is holding another encore Splatfest in Splatoon 2 this month. The game's Halloween-themed event, Splatoween, is returning on October 30, and you'll have another chance to snag some spooky headgear in the lead up to the competition.Unlike a typical Splatfest, Splatoween is a two-day event. It kicks off on October 30 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET and runs until 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET on November 1. Throughout the event, Inkopolis Square will be decked out with Halloween-inspired decorations, and characters will be dressed in costumes.Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble, the #Splatoon2 #Splatoween event approaches! As befitting the spooky season, this #Splatfest will pit #TeamTrick vs. #TeamTreat!This eerie event begins 10/30, 3pm PT through 11/1, 2pm PT! pic.twitter.com/6BnQmRzfgw — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 9, 2020Like the previous Splatoween, this month's event pits Team Trick against Team Treat. The latter emerged victorious the first time around, but players will have a chance to rewrite history this month. To participate in the event, choose your side from the voting terminal in Inkopolis Square and then jump into Turf War matches throughout the event period.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

CBS has released the first trailer for its limited-event series The Stand during a virtual New York Comic-Con event. Based on the 1978 Stephen King novel with the same name, the CBS All Access version offers nine episodes offering "an apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil." Check out the trailer below. According to an official synopsis, "The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg) and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg (Alexander Skarsgård), the Dark Man. The Stand will close with a new coda written by the famed author himself."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Treyarch has dropped a small update for the beta to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on PlayStation 4 that makes some notable changes.The first change is a level cap increase. Previously, players could reach a level as high as 16. But now, the studio has made it possible for players to reach level 25. Additionally, Treyarch has added the 6v6 mode VIP Escort to the Cartel, Crossroads, Miami, and Moscow maps.A series of weapons and equipment--including the AK-74u, tactical mask, SAM Turret, smoke grenade, and others--have also been added as unlocks following the level cap increase.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo has rolled out a new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This patch is another fairly minor one, primarily addressing a small handful of issues that have cropped up in the game following its big 1.5 update late last month.According to the patch notes on Nintendo's support website, New Horizons' 1.5.1 update resolves a couple of bugs, including one where Nook Miles keywords would not appear in the passport list, and another that caused villagers to talk about pumpkins when they were given a bamboo shoot. You can read the full patch notes below.The aforementioned 1.5 update released on September 29 and introduced an assortment of fall-themed content to the game, including the Halloween event, pumpkins, and spooky DIY recipes. Another big New Horizons update is coming in late November, and it appears that one will add the game's Thanksgiving and Christmas events.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

As the launch of the PlayStation 5 approaches, Sony is finally detailing important features of its new console. Along with confirmation of which games will (and won't) be backwards compatible and what accessories will work without issue, Sony has detailed how PSVR will work on PS5, along with a hint for its future.If you own a PSVR headset and want to continue using that on PS5, the good news is that you will be able to without much fuss. The PSVR breakout box and headset will work with Sony's new console, along with accessories such as the PlayStation 4 camera and Move controllers. The camera is an important accessory, too, since Sony has confirmed that the new PS5 camera will not be compatible with PSVR.Sony states that a PS4 camera adapter will be required for use on the PS5, but the support page isn't clear on whether this is included with the console or not (beyond stating that it will not require a purchase). As is usually the case, it likely won't be included.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Many questions about how the PlayStation 5 actually works remain unanswered as we quickly approach its November 12 launch date, but Sony has recently detailed the way PS4 backwards compatible games will take advantage of the next-gen console's hardware via Game Boost.As its name suggests, Game Boost provides benefits for supported PS4 games, including improved frame rates, higher-resolution visuals, and faster load times. Though Sony has not laid out all of the titles that will support this performance increase, some developers are revealing the games that will take advantage of Game Boost. We've rounded up the list of games that use Game Boost, and will continue to update this list as news rolls in.Ghost of TsushimaDeveloper Sucker Punch Productions took to Twitter to confirm that not only is its open-world samurai-RPG Ghost of Tsushima playable day one on PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility, the game will also get a frame rate increase thanks to Game Boost. Specifically, Ghost of Tsushima will get a 60 FPS option as well as further decreased load times.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo is offering another Super Smash Bros. Ultimate freebie for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Right now, members can claim the Vault Shopper Set 2 bundle, which comes with 3,000 Gold and five tickets. The latter can be wagered during Classic Mode for additional rewards.To claim the Vault Shopper Set 2 pack, you'll need to open the Switch eShop and select the "Nintendo Switch Online" option from the left sidebar. After you've done that, you'll find the pack listed among the other free offers near the top of the page. Click on the pack and select Download to claim it.Like previous Smash Bros. freebies, the Vault Shopper Set 2 is only available to those who have an active paid Switch Online membership; you can't claim the pack during a free trial to the service. You can learn more about subscription costs and benefits in our Nintendo Switch Online guide.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the more confusing aspects of Sony's approach to cross-generation support between the PS4 and upcoming PS5 has been cross-gen saves. Sony has clarified its stance on the matter, stating that it's up to developers to ensure the feature is supported.In a detailed breakdown of cross-generation features included with the PS5 (such as backwards compatibility for games, accessories, and PSVR), Sony confirmed that players will be able to transfer their saves between the consoles using a LAN connection, Wi-Fi, or the cloud (which requires PlayStation Plus). This confirms that save transfer functionality is inherently supported by the PS5 and its operating system, with a disclaimer from Sony that it is up to individual developers to ensure they support the feature."Please note that the ability to transfer game saves between a PS4 version and a PS5 version of the same game is a developer decision and will vary title by title for cross-generational games," the blog post reads.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com