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Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered for PS5 will offer an updated experience for the Insomniac Games adventure that smashed records and was a perfect hit for Marvel fans. For those looking to scoop up this version of the game, not only will you get a newly recasted Peter Parker, but you'll be getting three new Spidey suits to go with him.  While not all three of the suits have been revealed, we do have our first look at one of them with the newly added The Amazing Suit. Like the other Spidey gear found in-game, the Amazing Suit remains faithful to the source material with that spiffy modernized flair:  Insomniac Games The new suit looks stunning and the attention to detail is beyond incredible. As mentioned in our previous coverage , the team has made quite a few notable upgrades to the Remastered version of Marvel's Spider-Man beyond new suits. From a new face for Peter Parker to targeted 60 fps performance, the Remastered edition of the Insomniac Games hit is the perfect...

The next generation of gaming is just around the corner, but just because we are going into a new cycle of games doesn't mean we have to leave older experiences behind for good. With both the Xbox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5 offering backwards compatibility, playing old favorites is easy to do. With the new Xbox offering backwards compatibility across four generations , Cloud saves offer an incredibly effective way to pick up previous adventures as if we've never left.  Xbox's Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb shared a small video showcasing how Cloud saves positively impact the gaming experience, saying "Cloud saves and our generations of compatibility means I pick up right where I left off in Fallout 4 from the comfort of my Xbox Series X."  In the video, Hyrb not only shows off how fast Fallout 4 loads, but also shows off how his progress and saves import into the newest generation flawlessly.  Cloud saves and four generations of compatibility means ...

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Sony revealed its October freebie lineup, now it's Microsoft's turn. Each month, Microsoft offers four free games for Xbox Live members to enjoy, two from the current generation and two blasts from the past that can be enjoyed via backwards compatibility. This month's lineup is a solid tribute to the festivities of October for those already getting into the Halloween spirit.  Xbox Games With Gold October Lineup Click here to watch embedded media While some months can be hit or miss, this month is actually a great opportunity for gamers to experience something new that they may not have heard of, including my personal favorite with Maid of Sker. Maid of Sker brings that traditional British horror experience to life and is perfect for those that enjoy games like Amnesia .  Also included is a very campy adventure that is the perfect throwback to classic 80s horror with Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut. In this title, players assume the role of the evil Skullface whose so...

Every month, Sony offers two free games for those that have an active PlayStation Plus membership. As September wanes down into its final days, the free PS Plus October 2020 games lineup has been revealed and includes a nice little horror treat ahead of Halloween.  PS Plus October 2020 The two games that are being offered for October includes Need for Speed: Payback and Vampyr; one will have those cars racing while the other aims to get that blood pumping. Literally, it's a game about vampires.  As a personal recommendation, I can't recommend Vampyr enough. Created by the studio that gave us Life is Strange, Dontnod crafts an intriguing and dangerous tale set in 1918. This action RPG has resounding narrative choices that can result in hefty consequences. Though the game itself was met with mixed reviews due to pacing perceptions and less than stellar mechanics, the story itself more than makes up for any technical issues that players experience. At least as a personal r...

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War embraces the full multiplayer experience with a suite of traditional offerings, Warzone for battle royale, and a tentpole of Treyarch, Zombies. Today, Treyarch unveiled details regarding the upcoming 4-player co-op experience. You'll play as part of Requiem, a CIA-backed international response team helmed by Grigori Weaver (you may remember this charcter from Black Ops!) to check out a WWII bunker. It sounds a little like the 2008 British horror film Outpost so far, but let's keep digging in... As is often the case when going back to examine the Third Reich in Call of Duty Zombie fare, occult machinations are part of the horrible discoveries that players are set to make. Requiem also encounters The Omega Group, a rival team of Russians that are looking to uncover the same surreal secrets for their own purposes. What will these conflicting bands of soldiers and scientists find when they start poking around where they don't belong? I don...

Even as the popularity of both tabletop and digital gaming continues to rise, the links between the two grow ever stronger. With every year, we see more board games adopting app-aided designs and other features from the digital world, while the video game milieu has had a long practice of borrowing tactical elements, storytelling concepts, and leveling from the board game and tabletop role-playing sphere. The two mediums are inextricably linked. A new event is coming this October 21st through 26th, a joint venture between Valve and Auroch Digital, aiming to curate and celebrate this crossover between physical and digital gaming. Announced today, the event aims to highlight several big-name designers, including the likes of Steve Jackson (Munchkin, Ogre), Elizabeth Hargrave (Wingspan), Ian Livingstone (Games Workshop co-founder), and Sandy Petersen (Call of Cthulhu RPG). Events include a livestream highlighting the next big update coming to the Gloomhaven early access release on ...

A voucher code for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is included with the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: Ultimate Edition on PlayStation 5. This next-gen remaster takes advantage of all that next-gen has to offer and also brings with it some additional cosmetic bonuses like three new suits. Click here to watch embedded media One of the biggest changes is that for some reason, they've recast the face of Peter Parker. From the PlayStation Blog:  "We loved working with John Bubniak on the original game; however, to get a better match to Peter Parker/Spider-Man actor Yuri Lowenthal’s facial capture, we have cast Ben Jordan to be the face model for Peter Parker on the PS5 console. He looks incredible in-game, and Yuri’s moving performances take on a new life." The PlayStation 5 offers a targeted 60 FPS performance mode, which you can check out in a clip below! There's also much faster loading and a new photo mode. You can read more about Marvel's...

The word is out that some publishers are changing that once-sacrosanct price point of $60 to $70 for the next-generation. The waters since the days of pulling a paper slip off the wall at a retailer and walking it up to the cash register have been muddied quite a bit. Often you're not even getting the "full game" anymore with that initial price tag, as DLCs, battle passes, and other cash-gated experiences are part of a full-price title. So where does it end? If you could know for sure that you could get an "entire game" for $100, would that be a good price? How about $150? Is it better that the initial cost of the game is kept down under the $100 price tag to keep them affordable, keeping addons and additional content available for purchase? The future is rife with possibilities where technology becomes its own arbiter of content and control, so perhaps there are other alternatives to simple price increases. The beast of microtransactions has been wild and l...

In Blightbound, players form parties in the classic trinity (Tank, DPS, Healer) to take on a variety of dungeon delves. Until today, that meant using matchmaking or asking your friends to come with you to take on bosses and battles. Now, if you can't find anyone else to play with, AI fills those positions and lets you keep crawling. The Helping Hands update also includes a variety of smaller enhancements. Blightbound is currently available in Early Access on Steam. Check out the trailer below for more details. Click here to watch embedded media   from Game Informer News https://ift.tt/3jtF1mA via IFTTT

Publisher: InnerSloth Developer: InnerSloth Reviewed on: PC Also on: iOS, Android Among Us released over two years ago, but the jellybean/astronaut online game is currently seeing a massive surge in popularity that began in early September. The world may have started out quarantine by playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons , a wholesome game about friendship and taking care of our islands, but after many months of pandemic life, we're hungry for the void of space filled with chaos and deceit. That’s what Among Us is all about. Developed by InnerSloth, the foundation of Among Us is simple: a social deduction game where a player is either a crewmate or the lone imposter. The imposter must pretend to do the assigned daily tasks in the game while stealthily killing off each crewmate one by one. If a body is discovered, a crewmate can call an Emergency Meeting to have a group chat trying to figure out who the imposter truly is. The main level is aboard a spacecraft where pla...

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Talk about the pricing of games for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S has been a hot topic with many studios confirming that this new price point will be a common occurrence for select games. Among the upcoming titles with the new $70 price, as confirmed by Counterplay Games and Gearbox Publishing, is Godfall.  The studio behind Godfall has confirmed the pricing for the three editions of the game coming out on November 12, with pre-orders now available. For those interested in scooping up the upcoming title, here are the three different versions that are available to pre-purchase:  Godfall Standard - $69.99 Godfall Deluxe Edition - $89.99 Godfall Ascended - $99.99 All versions, if pre-ordered, will come with a special Godfall Starter Pack:  Godfall Starter Pack: Set of Augments and Trinkets Chrome skins for three Valorplates Zer0's longsword from Borderlands Yellow Valorplate skin for Typhon The Deluxe Edition will come with the first expansion and the As...

Click to watch embedded media Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be releasing a few months later for PlayStation 5 users, but PS4 game owners will receive a free upgrade when March 2, 2021 rolls around. Unfortunately for those planning on scooping up the PS4 version of the game in November, those save files won't transfer to the PS5 in March.  Ryu ga Gotoku Studio (RGG Studio) took to Twitter to clarify that though both the physical and digital version of the PS4 title will be upgraded to the PS5 version for free, the save data between the two generations will not also transfer.  To clarify, physical owners of Yakuza: Like a Dragon on PS4 can also use the original disc to upgrade to the PS5 version when it releases on March 2, 2021. Save data will not be transferable between the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game. — RGG Studio (@RGGStudio) September 28, 2020 "To clarify, physical owners of Yakuza: Like a Dragon on PS5 can also use the original disc to upgrade to the PS5 versio...

The Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit continues with the most recent hearing on September 28. The lawsuit began when Epic Games implemented their own pay system in the mobile version of the game, effectively bypassing Apple's 30 percent cut regarding in-game purchases. While still ongoing, the latest update favors Apple's stance that this move was a breach in agreement and a security concern, with the judge stating that Epic lied by omission.  Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers says that Epic Games was "not honest" with their intentions regarding in-game purchase actions, even stating that Epic's defense actually bolster's Apple's initial claims that the former took a contract-breaking stance when implementing its own programs against Apple's app review standards.  "You did something, you lied about it by omission, by not being forthcoming" stated the judge during the most recent hearing. She continued, "That's the security issue. That'...

PlayStation 5's Demon's Souls is an exciting remake that looks to immerse Soulsborne veterans and newcomers in a classic, hardcore adventure. However, the remake isn't merely an upgraded carbon copy of the original action/RPG. The Demon's Souls pre-order content includes the Reaper Scythe – an enemy boss' weapon that appeared in the old game. But in a recent PlayStation tweet, we can get a clearer picture of all of the never-before-seen gear and consumables that will come with the Demon's Souls Deluxe Edition.  First look at the Digital Deluxe Edition of Demon's Souls, coming to #PS5 on November 12: https://t.co/nFRBshdAdR pic.twitter.com/p6z4h8fS1o — PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 29, 2020 Like the Reaper Scythe, some of the weapons belong to Demon's Souls bosses like the Golden Skeleton and Hoplites. Other items like the three Grains and the Ring of Longevity are a mystery. Demon's Souls releases alongside the PlayStation 5 ...

In an answer to player queries, Insomniac Games released a tweet affirming that Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales saves are transferable. Players that own the PlayStation 4 version of Spider-Man: Miles Morales will not only get access to a free next-gen upgrade of the game, but they can rest assured that their save data will be easily available too. Insomniac Games plans to release more info on the transfer process closer to launch. The original Spider-Man game will come as a remastered addition to the Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition but, unfortunately, it will not have transferable saves.  Hi there, you will be able to transfer your save to PS5. We'll share details closer to launch — Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) September 29, 2020 You can purchase the base version of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales for $50 or the Ultimate Edition for $70. The game launches for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on November 12.  fro...

A new Assassin's Creed Valhalla story trailer has arrived bringing with it a deep dive into the legacy that is Eivor. Additionally, Ubisoft also revealed a new podcast documentary series called Echoes of Valhalla that talks more about the historical inspiration behind the latest tale.  We've seen quite a bit of Eivor previously , but the latest video goes deeper into who they are in terms of their impact and relation to their identity as a Viking and what happens when duty interferes with family.  Click here to watch embedded media After Eivor's clan was driven out of Norway because of war and a dimming allocation of resources, it's up to Eivor to carve out a new future for their clan and place in the kingdoms of England.  Throughout Valhalla, players will transform into Eivor as they encounter notable and powerful names in history, including the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok. There are also a few mysteries to uncover as well, including a looming threat that is intrica...

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Genshin Impact is a hot new open-world game right now that the internet seems to love, we've even been streaming it ourselves quite a bit here at Game Informer. That being said, there have been a lot of comparisons to the look and feel of Genshin in relation to Nintendo's Breath of the Wild. This comparison is accurate in the way that Breath of the Wild did inspired Genshin Impact, but the devs want gamers to know that their adventure is still "very different."  Studio miHoYo has been adamant since launch that the visuals of Genshin were inspired, but not limited, by Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but it seems that some are taking those comparisons too far. With accusations that Genshin is a 'carbon copy' of the hit Nintendo game, the devs want fans to know that the visual stylization does not dictate the game's overall appeal.  In a recent interview with FreeMMOStation, a representative of miHoYo mentioned that the studio has always held Breath ...

Xbox giveth and Xbox taketh away. There are five new games arriving on Xbox Game Pass this month and five titles leaving, all in the effort to keep this membership's library fresh with the games players want to play. For those looking for a new adventure to dive into, here's what you need to know about what is arriving and leaving the Xbox Game Pass in October.  Most notably, the Xbox Game Pass is adding Doom Eternal on October 1 with Forza Motorsport 7 being another title that players have been asking for coming in on October 8.  As for what's leaving, Metro 2033 Redux is a hard one to see make an exit alongside Felix the Reaper for those that love a good indie. For the full the list of what's coming and going:  What's on the way:  Doom Eternal (Android and Console) – October 1 Drake Hollow (PC) ID@Xbox – October 1 Brütal Legend (Console) – October 8 Forza Motorsport 7 (Android, Console, and PC) – October 8 Ikenfell (Console ...

If you are playing Marvel's Avengers, there are plenty of action figures hitting store shelves, including a line within Hasbro's awesome six-inch Gamerverse series. Many are out now, but two new figures were just announced: the Stealth Suit Captain America variation and Atmosphere Iron Man (which you can see below). True to the Avengers' saying, you'll need to assemble a couple of the figures. Both the Abomination and Joe Fixit (the suited Hulk) are sold in pieces. This means you'll need to purchase six figures to assemble Abomination. Ms. Marvel's package contains Abomination's torso, whereas Iron Man's contains one of his legs. Sadly, some of the body parts are sold outside of the Gamerverse line and instead fall into Marvel Legends boxes. The Hulk is the only figure that doesn't come with a body part. Getting all of the Gamerverse figures is an expensive investment, but the figures look awesome when put together. Below is the entire gallery fig...

Pokemon Sword and Shield : The Crown Tundra DLC finally has a release date set October 22, with a few weeks later offering players a chance to grab a bundle with both expansions on November 6. Also revealed are the upcoming Dynamax Adventures, Galarian Start Tournament mode, and quite a few returning favorites with some of our favorite pocket monsters making a comeback.  “ The Crown Tundra  is the second area you’ll be able to visit with your Expansion Pass ,” Nintendo tells us. “See for yourself this vast landscape, with its drifts of glittering snow! In this frigid area with jagged, snowy mountains, people have settled in a small, tight-knit community. Early in your adventures here, a man named Peony will appoint you as the leader of his exploration team in the Crown Tundra. You’ll be tasked with investigating the reaches of this frozen land—including the depths of a Pokémon Den, something you’ve so far been able to glimpse only during Max Raid Battles!” Click here to wat...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone's season 6 arrives on September 29 and brings with it a ton of new features to enjoy as well as the upcoming Haunting of Verdansk event. Even better? The Halloween event gives us vampire bats, what more do we need?  A new way to fast travel arrives with season 6 thanks to the in-game Metro in addition to new operators, new maps, and the haunting new mid-season event with The Haunting of Verdansk. Who needs attack ravens when you can have vampire bats instead? The Haunting of Verdansk offers a new kind of flying fiend in addition to other cosmetic rewards in-line with the event itself.  The Haunting of Verdansk arrives on October 20 and will run until November 3. We don't know much about the Halloween event other than the bats and that rewards are on the way, but that doesn't mean there aren't a ton of other features players to look forward to.  No slowing down in Season Six. 🚇 A new way to travel. 🦇 A powerful new p...

A small hiccup caused the need for an Eskel re-cast, but the team was ready to get it handled! No worries, The Witcher fans , season two is back on track.  Previously,  The Way to Mandalay's  Thue Ersted Rasmussen was set to play the role of Eskel in Netflix's The Witcher season two. Unfortunately, there was a scheduling conflict due to complications related to COVID-19, which has caused the crew to rethink who should bring this character to life.  The actor took to his Instagram to relay the news of his departure from the show with an added note of positivity for the remaining cast:          View this post on Instagram                   😥🙏🐺⚔️ #witchernetflix #eskel #covid_19 A post shared by Thue Rasmussen (@thuerasmussen) on Sep 23, 2020 at 12:29am PDT According to Deadline, the re-cast has already happened and Victoria's  Basil Eidenbenz has taken on the role. The second season...

Click to watch embedded media Not too much longer before we can dive into the world of Night City with Cyberpunk 2077. For those that love collecting as much as I do, there is a new Johnny Silverhand statue that is so detailed it will blow your mind. It'll also blow that wallet, because this bad boy ain't cheap.  From the incredibly talented studio over at PureArts comes their latest statue to hit shelves. This 1/4 scale replica of Keanu Reeves' character, Johnny Silverhand , is crafted to perfection. With removable parts for the exclusive edition like the guitar seen below and high-quality paint and extremely particular base, this statue continues on the quality known under the PureArts umbrella.  As a massive collector, I have several big pieces from this company and can attest to the attention to detail it has regarding each collectible. That being said, PureArts is taking this one step further by making this statue an interactive media experience! Each statue comes...

Why say something with words when you can say it with images instead? And why use images that don't feature characters from The Last of Us Part II ? If you find yourself asking questions like these, then you will be delighted by this collection of pictures  shared by Naughty Dog. It features an array of ubiquitous reaction GIFs, except all the usual folks are replaced by familiar faces from the game like Ellie, Joel, Dina, and more.  Click here to watch embedded media The album is part of the studio's celebration of The Last of Us Day (formerly known as Outbreak Day ). The holiday falls on September 26 – the day of the outbreak in the The Last of Us universe. Some images in the collection have been making the rounds for a few months, but it's nice to see them all officially together in one place.  In the real world, we don't need to worry about becoming weird fungus zombies. Instead, we just get to enjoy Naug...

Two massive titles are launching this Friday:  Star Wars: Squadrons and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time .  Star Wars: Squadrons In Star Wars: Squadrons, players take to the stars in space battles during the obscure time period between the prequel and sequel trilogies. If you've been wanting to live out your galactic dog-fight fantasies, then Squadrons is the game for you. In addition to a single-player campaign and cooperative player vs. AI scenarios, there are head-to-head multiplayer modes that range from small 5v5 skirmishes to larger, multistage fleet engagements.  Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Toys for Bob is revitalizing the Crash Bandicoot formula by bringing back old characters – Tawna, Coco, Neo Cortex, and Dingodile – and making them playable. There are also exciting new features that can alter gameplay. For instance, by collecting Quantum Masks, players can flip...