Rockstar's celebrated open-world action game Grand Theft Auto V is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in March 2022, and many might be wondering if it will be a free upgrade for existing owners or if it won't. We don't have all the answers at this stage, but history and the evidence so far suggests that it will not be a free upgrade.The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S represent the third generation of consoles on which GTA V will be available, following the game's debut on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2013. When GTA V originally expanded to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2014--taking advantage of the increased horsepower of those systems to deliver a better experience overall--the game was released as a full-priced standalone title instead of a free upgrade for people who already bought the game originally.With GTA V continuing to sell exceptionally well--it sold 5 million copies in the April-June quarter, propelling the game to 150 million sold overall--it stands to reason that Rockstar and parent company Take-Two will continue to ride the wave for as long as it makes commercial sense to do so.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Battlefield series has always stood out from its competition because of its enormous battles, whether they be in war-torn Europe during World War 2 or in a crumbling metropolis in the modern day. But despite the games' shared elements, they aren't all created equal. In fact, the quality gap between the very best Battlefield game and the worst is surprisingly large--especially when considering how only a handful of years separated the two. With Battlefield 2042 releasing on November 19, we've ranked the mainline Battlefield games from worst to best.The Battlefield series is just the latest franchise that we've ranked. Make sure to check out our roundups of the best Far Cry games and best Call of Duty games, too.11. Battlefield VBattlefield VAfter years away from the deadliest war in human history--World War 2--DICE finally returned to it with Battlefield V, a game that followed the excellent Battlefield 1 and attempted to capture its best qualities via the returning War Stories single-player mode. The problem was that it just wasn't as interesting, despite intentionally focusing on lesser-known regiments and combatants during the war. Map design in multiplayer and the lack of many memorable weapons and gear from World War 2 didn't help matters, and the time-to-kill often felt so painfully short that you barely had time to make any tactical decisions before you got destroyed by a tank.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After releasing Yakuza: Like a Dragon last year, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios is back with another trip to Yokohama in the form of Lost Judgment. A sequel to 2018's Judgment, the legal suspense game stars detective Takayuki Yagami once again as he finds himself caught up in the middle of a murder mystery.Ahead of its release on September 24, reviews have gone live for the game from several outlets, with most writers praising Lost Judgment's lengthy story, gameplay improvements, and brutally effective combat.While the sequel is an improvement when compared to the original, it has been noted that it doesn't venture far enough into the elements that make it stand apart from the regular Yakuza series of games.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Xbox Game Pass is one of the best subscription services out there for games, and a new offer lets you grab an Ultimate membership for a nice discount.Eneba is offering a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership for only $28 (down from $45). Head to Eneba (via Slickdeals) and enter the discount code GAMEPASSULTI to see the lower price in your cart. You will receive a code that can be used anywhere Xbox is supported. There is no word on how long the offer will last, so if you're interested, you may want to act quickly.Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the beefier version of Game Pass that gets you the full library of Game Pass titles as well as access to Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Live Gold. Subscriptions normally cost $15 for a single month. New subscribers, however, can get their first month for $1.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ziggurat Interactive announced BloodRayne: ReVamped and BloodRayne 2: ReVamped for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. These are enhanced editions of the first two original games for console players.The games follow Rayne, a half-vampire who travels the world in order to foil Nazi plans, battle supernatural threats, and discover more about her vampire heritage. The feedback for the enhanced PC versions of the two games released last year, titled BloodRayne: Terminal Cut and BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut, was well-received."Fans of the series are asking for us to bring BloodRayne to more platforms, and we are happy to give console players the update they have been asking for with these ReVamped editions," says Ziggurat SVP of business development Michael Devine.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo is apparently working on yet another controller for the Switch, but details on the new peripheral are about as sparse as they can get. The new controller was revealed in an FCC filing (originally spotted by VGC) from Nintendo, which is simply titled "game controller."The only information that can currently be found in the filing is that the controller will be wireless, connecting to the Switch via Bluetooth. Everything else about the controller, including its schematics, user manual, and block diagram, has been made confidential at the request of Nintendo. In a letter to the FCC requesting confidentiality on these parts of the controller, a representative for the company wrote, "The application contains technical information which we deem to be trade secrets and proprietary. If made public, the information might be used to the disadvantage of the applicant in the marketplace."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

No More Heroes 3 once again puts you into the stylish boots of Travis Touchdown. The punk rock series that started on the Wii has gotten its third and apparently final planned entry, wrapping up the story of Travis' quest to be the universe's greatest assassin. True to type, NMH3 presents a gauntlet of crazy bosses to fight your way through to prove you're the best. And as a series of boss fights, this game packs plenty of surprises. Lots of the bosses have some kind of unique twist, whether in the story or mechanics. For that reason, we recommend not checking out one of the boss strategies until you've actually seen the boss for yourself, so you have that context going in. You've been warned! Below you'll find links to guides for each of the bosses, along with more general tips on how to get started. For more, check out our No More Heroes 3 review.Beginner's Guide: Essential Tips & Tricks For Fledgling AssassinsIf you're just starting your journey through No More Heroes 3 you may need some tips to be the best assassin you can be. This guide will walk you through the basics, from why you shouldn't neglect eating sushi to the simple joys of a perfectly-placed death kick.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're looking forward to Halo Infinite, there's plenty of Halo-themed products available, including the newly revealed The Art of Halo Infinite Deluxe Edition. The standard edition of the art book has been available to preorder for a while, but the special edition just went live at Amazon. The Art of Halo Infinite Deluxe Edition is available to preorder for $80. The Art of Halo Infinite Deluxe Edition $80 The Art of Halo Infinite Deluxe Edition comes with a UNSC-themed cover and a slipcase modeled after Master Chief's chest armor. You also get a UNSC portfolio with two pieces landscape art. The Deluxe Edition doesn't include any extra content inside the book. It's still 200 pages just like the standard edition. The standard edition is available to preorder for $36 right now ($4 off its list price). Both versions release on December 14 and have free release-day delivery for Amazon Prime members. See Deluxe Edition at Amazon See standard edition at Amazon In addition to the Halo Infinite art book, there are several Halo-themed Razer peripherals up for preorder now, including a Razer Kaira Pro headset and a BlackWidow V3 keyboard. Microsoft is also releasing a special-edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X bundle, were it so easy to get one, and Elite Series 2 controller on November 15, though preorders have been sold out for weeks.Halo Infinite releases on December 8, and it will be available on Game Pass that day, too. If you prefer a physical copy, make sure to check out our Halo Infinite preorder guide.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The weekly update has arrived to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and the September 16 patch notes include some stability fixes for Zombies, but it's a pretty quiet update for multiplayer as Season 5 starts to wind down.MP Weekly PlaylistsBlack Ops Cold War's featured playlists for multiplayer will include Nuketown 12v12, which is a moshpit of respawn modes with the chaos of double the players. Last week's Zoo 24/7 and Demolition playlists remain for another week.Gunfight Blueprints is also in rotation this week, and Double Agent has replaced One in the Chamber as the newest mode in the Party Game playlist.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

FIFA 22 will once again feature loot boxes, but Electronic Arts is making a change to how they work so people have better insight into the odds of unlocking a particular card. The game's Ultimate Team mode will use "preview packs," which the developer tested in FIFA 21. As reported by Eurogamer, the preview packs allows players to get a glimpse at what's in a particular pack before spending real money or in-game currency.A post on EA's website explains how this works. "Preview Packs are a pack type that allow you to see all the specific Items contained within. Once you have seen what is in the pack, you can choose to buy the pack, with either FUT Coins or FIFA Points," EA said.Here is what will be available at launch:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Gran Turismo 7's new campaign mode, and most of the game in general, will require an internet connection to play.The news comes from a new interview with Gran Turismo series creator Kazunori Yamauchi via Eurogamer, in which Yamauchi clarified that the majority of Gran Turismo 7's modes, including campaign and the new GT Cafe mode, will be online-only."The requirement for the online connection isn't specific to the Cafe per se," Yamauchi said. "It's just to prevent cheating overall from people trying to modify the save data, so that's the reason for the online connection."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

New details on Overwatch 2 are on the horizon, with the game set to make a special appearance during the Overwatch League Grand Finals on September 25. There will be looks at reworked heroes as well as a special Overwatch 2 exhibition match.As part of the Overwatch League Grand Finals preshow and halftime event, Blizzard will put a spotlight on hero reworks for Bastion and Sombra, while also breaking down Bastion's new look and how it fits into the developer's philosophy behind designing the sequel.Woo woo woo whee woo whee!Group up with the Overwatch team on September 25 as we reveal new Overwatch 2 updates live during the @OverwatchLeague Grand Finals.🛠️ Sombra and Bastion’s reworks✨ Bastion’s New look🆚 OW2 Exhibition Match pic.twitter.com/fDdohgGuNA — Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) September 16, 2021The first-ever Overwatch 2 exhibition match will feature various pro Overwatch League players taking the game for a spin, and should give fans their best look yet at the game in action. The finals and exhibition match will be livestreamed via YouTube.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Vanguard's second multiplayer beta weekend is now live, bringing PlayStation, Xbox, and PC users together for a weekend of crossplay. In today's blog post, developer Sledgehammer Games revealed some changes made with this second multiplayer beta test.Fixes For Weekend 2Last weekend's Vanguard beta let players get a taste of some of the guns, maps, and modes set to be featured in Call of Duty's return to World War II, but there were some concerns of visibility and audio issues. Today, Sledgehammer Games announced one of the visibility issues has been temporarily addressed, which is the distortion that affects the line of sight when players fire their weapons.Sledgehammer explains, "Distortion has been turned off globally to improve visibility when Aiming Down Sights. Since we've disabled distortion globally, this will also affect the appearance of fire and explosions throughout the Beta and reduce overall visual fidelity. This change is a temporary solve to mitigate visibility issues so players can focus on gameplay."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Remedy Entertainment showed off gameplay footage of the upcoming remaster of its cult classic Alan Wake during the latest PlayStation Showcase. Alan Wake Remastered releases on October 5 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and preorders are live now.Alan Wake Remastered has a free upgrade from PS4 to PS5 and Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S. The remaster only includes the base game, not the post-launch spin-off Alan Wake's American Nightmare. The remaster will, however, have the two story expansions: The Signal and The Writer. Also, the remaster only costs $30.It's worth noting that Alan Wake Remastered won't have the advertisements for real-life brands like Energizer and Verizon seen in the original. The random product placements will be replaced with fictional branding.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Call of Duty: Vanguard multiplayer beta's second weekend has begun, but it's not going over so well for some Xbox players. People have reported serious-looking graphical bugs on Xbox that are so severe they are impacting gameplay.Sledgehammer Games is aware of the problem and is currently "investigating this issue." You can see some examples of the graphical bugs below; as you'll see, they can be very extreme in nature.Vanguard Beta Graphical Bugs On XboxThe Modern Warzone account posted a video of a horrible graphics bug that pretty much completely overwhelms the screen and renders the game unplayable. A video from user Unleashion showcases a less extreme but still nasty graphical bug that interrupts gameplay in a meaningful way. Videos from other uses show off similarly problematic graphical bugs. You can see some examples below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com