Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is just a few months away, but Koei Tecmo is keeping busy. Today, the company officially announced Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires at its first next-generation release, just in time for the 20th anniversary of the series.Releasing for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires features the series classic massive battles along with Siege Battles that let you act as commander and deploy units in strategic locations. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Resident Evil fans have been getting absolutely spoiled as of late, with the Resident Evil 3 remake releasing earlier this year and Resident Evil Village following in 2021. However, they're also going to get an all-new CG Netflix series next year called Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, and it stars two of the most iconic characters in the franchise.Announced during the Tokyo Game Show, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness stars Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who were both previously in Resident Evil 2. The series seems to live up to its title based on the visuals we've seen thus far, and it looks like it could be taking a more horror-focused and less action-heavy route than some of the previous Resident Evil CG projects. This would seem fitting, as Chris and Claire starred in a game that relied much more heavily on tension and suspense than all-out chaos.Infinite darkness is fast approaching. Are you ready? pic.twitter.com/PXfhUNjPE4 — NX (@NXOnNetflix) September 27, 2020Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness isn't the only project Netflix has in the works for the franchise. It's also going to air a live-action show that stars Albert Wesker's twin daughters. Set in two different time periods, it seems like it will add more context to the Wesker family, and it's being produced by Cosntantin Film -- the same production company that handled the live-action films. Those were far removed from the games' canon, so we'll have to wait and see if the same thing happens with the series.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is one of the most acclaimed games in Bethesda's library, but it is definitely showing its age more than 14 years since it released. A group of developers is looking to fix that with the Skyblivion project, which reimagines Oblivion as if it were made in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's engine. As you can see in the video below, the results are very impressive so far.In development in one form or another since 2012, Skyblivion is the complete Oblivion experience remade in the Skyrim engine. That includes all DLC packs, all weapons, all quests, and all locations. The mod is free, but you must own Oblivion and Skyrim already, along with their DLC expansions, in order to run it. Though Bethesda does support mods on consoles, it’s only available on PC.It isn't just transferring game data into a new engine, though. The team also used existing lore and some creative license to improve on areas it found underwhelming in the original Oblivion. Interior areas are getting a particularly large overhaul to more accurately portray the world, with shops showing what items are on sale, and caves will house mines and goblins. With the first pass of the overworld nearly done, the team is moving forward on places like inns and shops.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are both capable of loading game worlds almost instantly, delivering seamless gameplay that won't leave you waiting for minutes on a loading screen as an area is generated. That advantage compared to Xbox One is largely because of the new Xbox storage device, which is a custom NVMe SSD rather than the hard drives used previously. It's one of the biggest game-changers going into the next generation, and if you're wondering how it all works, we'll break it down for you.How does Xbox storage work on the new systems?Regardless of whether you get the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, your console comes with a custom Non-Volatile Memory Host Express solid-state drive: NVMe SSD for short. It's small, loads incredibly quickly, and because it's an SDD rather than a hard drive, there aren't moving parts.Games install to this drive much like they do on current-generation consoles, and because even the fastest disc drives aren't up to the challenge, you must fully install games onto the drives to play them on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. For the X model, you get 1TB of internal storage, while the S has 512GB.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Clash of Champions 2020 has come to an end, with a main event that had some fantastic storytelling. Roman Reigns took on his cousin Jey Uso in a match for the Universal Championship. It was a slow-paced battle that featured Reigns talking a lot of trash, being an incredibly dominant heel. You can check out the full results for the WWE PPV below."I want you to call me 'Chief.'" 😮@WWERomanReigns is sending a MESSAGE to Jey @WWEUsos at #WWEClash of Champions. #UniversalTitle pic.twitter.com/lRCeq8TAV0 — WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2020We also just saw a dynamite ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship. However, there were also a few mishaps, as the Kickoff Show confirmed the Women's Tag Team Championship and Smackdown Women's Championship matches would not happen because some competitors were not cleared to compete. Clash of Champions took place at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by the Thunderdome--WWE's Zoom-call-style audience. As for the card, Clash of Champions saw every championship title from Raw and Smackdown be defended. Below, you'll find the full card--even the two matches that were canceled last minute.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

This episode of New Releases is taking a look at the hottest games of October, and the new month is bookended by some really big ones. Super Mario Bros. 35, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Star Wars: Squadrons kick things off, then October wraps up with Watch Dogs Legion and Pikmin 3 Deluxe. You can find more info on all of those games right here.Super Mario Bros. 35 -- October 1Available on: SwitchYes, this is a Super Mario battle royale. As you play through Super Mario Bros., you'll send defeated enemies to an opponent's screen. Last plumber standing wins. Super Mario Bros. 35 was announced as part of the series' 35th anniversary, but be aware that it won't be available to play after March 31, 2021.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Bethesda Softworks founder Christopher Weaver--who no longer works at the game company--has shared his thoughts on Microsoft's $7.5 billion buyout of Bethesda and its parent company ZeniMax. Speaking to Inverse, Weaver said he sees Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda as being similar to the company's buyout of Bungie.Microsoft famously acquired Bungie in 2000, and its new game, Halo: Combat Evolved, proved to be a very big success and has since become synonymous with Xbox. Bungie and Microsoft later split, but Halo remains one of Microsoft's crown jewels.If Microsoft can successfully integrate Bethesda into Microsoft, this could be a "brilliant counter-move against Sony," Weaver said of the longstanding rivalry between the two companies.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Season 6 will soon begin in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the battle royale game Warzone, and it appears PlayStation owners will be able to pre-load it.CharlieIntel noticed that the official PlayStation account tweeted (and then deleted) a message regarding pre-loading for the Season 6 update. The site reported that some people have already been able to pre-load the expansion, but the since-deleted tweet suggests that pre-loading should be available for everyone relatively soon, if it's not already.PlayStation tweeted this and quickly deleted it. Believe the tweet was supposed to go live at 2AM ET tonight.So, if you haven’t gotten the S6 pre-load on PS4 yet, all PS4 users should have it tonight. pic.twitter.com/2WlkB42ZM4 — Call of Duty News (@charlieINTEL) September 27, 2020Update 1.27 adds Season 6 to Modern Warfare and Warzone, and the update is expected to be around 20 GB in size. According to CharlieIntel, pre-loading is being broken down into two waves on PS4--some people got it overnight on September 27 and others will receive the pre-load now. Pre-loading is not available on PC and Xbox One, the site said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has received a new costume, and it's based on one of the most acclaimed platform-puzzle games of the last few years. The costume is based on Gris, and it gives your little guy a wig that looks like the hair of Gris' protagonist. The costume can be purchased on PS4 and PC.You can see the costume in the tweet below. Buying the Gris costume will set you back 10 crowns, so hopefully you've racked up some wins if you want it.Introducing G R I S Now available in Fall Guys for 10 👑's on PS4 and Steam!In collab with @nomadastudiobcn - The Developers of Gris! pic.twitter.com/9Z4HrtVoEr — Fall Guys 👑 (@FallGuysGame) September 27, 2020Fall Guys has previously received costumes from Half-Life 2 and Hotline Miami, but Gris is a very different sort of game from either of those, with no combat elements. A costume in Fall Guys is a big deal, with the viral hit having previously brought in $1 million for charity in exchange for an in-game costume.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Spelunky 2 has arrived on PS4 already, and a PC release is fast approaching--but one component will be missing at launch. In an update ahead of the game's September 29 launch, it's been revealed that online multiplayer has been delayed by a few weeks.In an update on Steam, the team has announced that, because "online multiplayer had a bit of a rocky start on PS4," they're delaying this mode on PC. "Sorry, we know that's disappointing for players who were excited to jump right into online co-op on day one," the post reads. "Until very recently we were still hoping that we would be able to launch with it as planned."However, when online multiplayer does arrive, hopefully within "a few weeks," the game will support cross-platform play with the PS4 version. There's also a plan to introduce online PvP modes, too, which are currently in the works.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

2019's Toy Story 4 introduced a few new characters to the world of Toy Story, including lovable trash boy Forky and Canadian Evel Knievel knock-off Duke Caboom. Now, the latter toy is at the center of a legal challenge, with Knievel's son filing a trademark infringement suit against Disney and Pixar.As reported by Deadline, the suit claims that the character uses the "likeness, reputation, and image" of Evel Knievel through Duke Caboom's portrayal, both in the film and in sales of Duke Caboom action figures. Knievel's likeness has been used "through marketing, promotion, advertising, and sales," the suit says.The suit is being filed by Kelly Knievel, the son of Evel (real name Robert Knievel), and his company K and K Promotions. He claims that the company "has suffered, and will continue to suffer, monetary damages to its business, reputation, and goodwill" following the release of the movie.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft will continue to make new gaming hardware after the release of the Xbox Series X/S this year, Phil Spencer has said. Speaking to Yahoo, Spencer said that just because the gaming industry is embracing digital and streaming now more than ever, that doesn't mean Microsoft will abandon gaming hardware anytime soon."In terms of future hardware, absolutely I think we're going to see more console hardware down the road," he said. "Just like in video, just like in music, it's not that streaming has cut off device innovation. I think we'll continue to see that, and that's absolutely what we're planning for."It's here! We have the Xbox Series X! Look at this beautiful glowing face (@michaelphigham is ok too) Stay tuned for hands-on preview coverage ✨🕺🏻 pic.twitter.com/DAL9j6UG3k — GameSpot (@GameSpot) September 23, 2020While Microsoft is committed to continuing to make new hardware, the company won't force you to buy an Xbox if you want to play Xbox games. Microsoft's new strategy is to release its titles across platforms whether that be a game console, a PC, or a smartphone/tablet.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The second season of Netflix's The Witcher has undergone a shakeup of sorts, as actor Thue Rasmussen had to drop out of the sophomore season due to a scheduling conflict, and now we know who his replacement is. Deadline reports that Victoria actor Basil Eidenbenz has come aboard to play Eskel in Season 2. Eidenbenz has been filming scenes for Season 2 since the production resumed again in August. Eskel, a new character for Season 2, is a Witcher from the school of the wolf.The Witcher was one of the first major productions to be suspended in the UK due to COVID-19, after actor Kristofer Hivju tested positive for coronavirus.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another Legendary Pokemon has returned to Pokemon Go for a limited time. Zapdos, one of the three Legendary birds from the original Red and Blue versions, is appearing in five-star Raids again until Friday, October 2. Zapdos has made numerous appearances in the game since it debuted, but if you've yet to capture one or are just looking to add more to your collection, we've rounded up some tips to help you battle and catch Zapdos below.Zapdos Raid ScheduleZapdos will return to five-star Raids starting September 25 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET, and it will remain in the game until the same time on Friday, October 2. Raid Battles don't follow a set schedule, but you'll receive a notification in-game when one is about to begin at a nearby Gym, so you shouldn't have much trouble finding a Zapdos Raid.Your best chance to catch Zapdos will come on Wednesday, September 30, when Niantic holds its regular Raid Hour event. From 6-7 PM local time that night, most Gyms will be taken over by Zapdos Raids, which should make it much easier to find and battle the Legendary Pokemon.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' fall update finally arrives next week, on September 30, but there's more new content on the way to the game this season. Nintendo has confirmed that another Animal Crossing update is coming in late November, and it looks like it'll add two more big seasonal events.While Nintendo didn't share any further details about the November update, the announcement was accompanied by images of Franklin the turkey and Jingle the reindeer. The former hosts the series' Harvest Festival (Thanksgiving) event, while the latter appears during Toy Day (Christmas), so it looks like both holidays are coming as part of the update.Nintendo hasn't yet explained how the Harvest Festival or Toy Day events will work in New Horizons, but in the series' previous installment, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Franklin would send you around to other villagers to gather ingredients for dishes he's preparing. Toy Day was even more involved. All December, you would need to speak to villagers and make note of what they're hoping to receive on Toy Day. Then, on December 24, you would need to dress as Santa and deliver the right presents to each villager.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com