XXXXXX https://www.gamespot.com/feeds/news/ The latest News from GameSpot en-us Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:07:47 -0800 New 3D Mario And Zelda Remake Mentioned By A Retailer, But Don't Get Excited Yethttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-3d-mario-and-zelda-remake-mentioned-by-a-retailer-but-dont-get-excited-yet/1100-6528958/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fThus far, the Nintendo Switch 2 is the biggest gaming story of 2025, and there's barely been any definitive word on the subject aside from the announcement video earlier this month. Nintendo hasn't even disclosed any upcoming games besides an apparent Mario Kart sequel. Now, online retailer Newegg has kicked off another round of speculation by listing new Mario and Zelda games coming this year as well.

Newegg is selling Nintendo eShop gift cards, which includes a brief list of some of Nintendo's upcoming titles. Some of the games--including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A--were already confirmed and announced. However, putting titles down like "New 3D Mario, New Mario Kart, [and] a Legend of Zelda remake/remaster" is going to attract attention.

Nintendo hasn't confirmed that a new Mario game or a Zelda remake/remaster are on the way, and it's likely their inclusion here was either a mistake or guesswork. Super Mario Odyssey was one of the first big games on Switch, and it seems very probable that Nintendo will have the next AAA Mario game for Switch 2. It also stands to reason that another Legend of Zelda won't be far behind. Whether either or both projects are real and ready to arrive this year remains to be seen.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:03:00 -08001100-6528958Blair Marnell
Four Nostalgia-Inducing Star Wars Games Are Headed To PC And Console Tomorrowhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/four-nostalgia-inducing-star-wars-games-are-headed-to-pc-and-console-tomorrow/1100-6528956/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fIt's hard to believe it's been 25 years since Star Wars: The Phantom Menace first hit theaters. If that li'l reminder has you feeling nostalgic (and old), you'll be happy to know that four games based off the 1999 film are coming to PC and select consoles in a new bundle.

The Star Wars: Prequel Pack features four action-packed Star Wars games. The pack includes Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Star Wars Republic Commando, and Star Wars Episode I: Racer. The bundle will be available to purchase tomorrow, February 23, on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

Perhaps the most notable of these four games is Star Wars Episode I: Racer, which was released on Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and Game Boy Color back in 1999. The sci-fi racing game allows players to play as Anakin or any one of the game's 22 Podracers, and travel at speeds of up to 600 mph as they traverse tracks set across eight iconic Star Wars worlds.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:41:00 -08001100-6528956Jessica Cogswell18335,2463,4318,1958
Sonic The Hedgehog 3's Shadow Steelbook Is Exclusive To Amazonhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-now-available-on-digital-two-4k-steelbooks-revealed/1100-6528597/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now available to rent or buy on streaming platforms, including Prime Video, for $20 or $25, respectively. The streaming launch coincided with the reveal of the 4K Blu-ray release date and the existence of not one, but two steelbooks. Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Limited Edition Steelbook will be available with Sonic or Shadow character art when the movie arrives on Blu-ray April 15. The Shadow steelbook variant is an Amazon exclusive. We recently saw the two steelbook approach with Deadpool & Wolverine, so it will be interesting to see if this format becomes a trend.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Special Features

  • Audio Commentary - Watch the movie with director Jeff Fowler and actor Ben Schwartz (Sonic).
  • Sonic Family Fun - Cast and crew talk about becoming a family while making the three films.
  • Enter Shadow - Keanu Reeves and other stars discuss his portrayal of Shadow.
  • Robotnik Family Reunion: Ivo and Gerald - Jim Carry and cast/crew discuss bringing Ivo and Gerald Robotnik to the screen.
  • For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy - Director Jeff Fowler reflects on his experience directing the Sonic films.
  • The Fox, the Echidna, and the Hedgehog - Visit the recording booth with voice actors for Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey), and Idris Elba (Knuckles).
  • Live-Action Lunacy: Acting Opposite Puppets - Actors talk about filming alongside giant puppets.
  • From the Cryo-Tank to London: The World of Sonic - Production crews show off the filming locations and set designs of Sonic 3.
  • Team Sonic vs. Shadow - Choreographers talk about creating the showdown between Sonic and Shadow.
  • A Very Sonic Christmas - Team Sonic saves Christmas with Santa Claus.
  • Gag Reel
  • Deleted Scenes

Catch up on the Sonic Live-Action Movie & TV Series

Sonic the Hedgehog 2-Movie Steelbook Collection
Sonic the Hedgehog 2-Movie Steelbook Collection

Sonic the Hedgehog 3's theatrical release led to multiple editions of the first two movies to sell out, including the 4K Blu-ray 2-Movie Steelbook Collection shown above. As of January 21, here's the stock situation for Sonic, Sonic 2, and the Knuckles miniseries at Amazon. The 2-Movie Collection on standard Blu-ray offers the best value at the moment.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:16:00 -08001100-6528597Steven PetiteJon Bitner
Hello Kitty Island Adventure - All 3-Heart Giftshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/hello-kitty-island-adventure-all-3-heart-gifts/1100-6528918/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fHello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy experience teeming with items to find, quests to complete, and decorations to place. But perhaps most of all, it's overflowing with adorable pals to befriend as you explore the island and grow your in-game social circle. As with similar games in the cozy life sim genre, you'll need to give gifts to those pals to improve the level of your friendships, earning yourself some new goodies for doing so.

Gifting basics

You can gift up to three gifts to each character per day. Afterward, you'll need to wait for the next day to begin handing gifts out again, unless...

There are two items that can reset how many gifts you can give in a day:

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:32:00 -08001100-6528918Billy Givens592240
It's Not Quite Player Housing, But WoW Players Can Earn An Apartment Soonhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/its-not-quite-player-housing-but-wow-players-can-earn-an-apartment-soon/1100-6528953/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fWorld of Warcraft will introduce a way for players to earn their very own in-game apartment as part of the game's upcoming Undermine(d) update, offering a taste of what might be in store when WoW's full-on player housing arrives as part of its Midnight expansion. Minor spoilers ahead.

As detailed by Wowhead via WoW's public test realm, earning the apartment requires completing a side quest chain that sees players overthrowing a corrupt landlord who has partnered with a local biker gang to terrorize tenants and keep them desperate. After battling through bikers and stealing the deed to the apartment complex for one of the disgruntled tenants, players are then granted their own penthouse apartment to use as a reward, no rent required.

As for the apartment itself, it's a goblin-esque themed room with a balcony players can use to quickly return to the city of Undermine. There aren't any customizations to be had, but one feature it does include that seems likely to return when Blizzard introduces player housing proper is a way for players to set their Hearthstone to their new home.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:05:00 -08001100-6528953Cameron Koch3919
How Far Along Is Mass Effect 5? Former Dev Provides Some Insighthttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-far-along-is-mass-effect-5-former-dev-provides-some-insight/1100-6528954/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fNow that Dragon Age: The Veilguard has shipped and BioWare is free to pour its resources into the fifth entry in the Mass Effect series, players are naturally getting excited. But according to former executive producer Mark Darrah, it'll take some time for BioWare to really get the game development wheels turning.

"Mass Effect isn't ready to suddenly have a team of 250, 300 people working on it," Darrah said in a newly released video documenting the production of Veilguard. "In the past when BioWare was toying with being on just one project, like on Anthem or The Veilguard, that project was up and running at full speed so it was able to suck in every available resource. It had enough existing infrastructure that it was able to absorb everything."

"That's not exactly what's happening [with Mass Effect 5]," Darrah continued. "You see this when you go on to people's social media profiles. People who worked on The Veilguard, some of them are going onto [work on] Mass Effect, but some of them are moving into other parts of the EA organisation because Mass Effect isn't ready for them."

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:04:00 -08001100-6528954Claire Lewis521879,25502,34111,75194,158936
PowerA Eeveelution Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller Releases Next Weekhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/powera-eeveelution-nintendo-switch-wireless-controller-releases-next-week/1100-6528949/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

The Pokemon Trading Card Game just launched its latest expansion, Prismatic Evolutions, on January 17, offering up a whole slew of cards for collectors to enjoy. Getting your hands on the new set has proven to be difficult, however, as it’s undoubtedly one of the biggest Pokemon TCG releases in years. And if you’re one of the many folks struggling to find the Eevee-themed set in stock, consider turning your gaze to the upcoming PowerA Eeveelution Wireless Switch Controller. Like Prismatic Evolutions, this controller is all about Eevee--and it's available to preorder now for $55 ahead of its January 31 release.

The PowerA Eeveelution Wireless Switch Controller is still available for preorder, but if the launch of Prismatic Evolutions has taught us anything, it’s that the popularity of Eevee can’t be overstated. So if you want to ensure you have the controller in your game room in the coming weeks, placing a preorder is a wise decision.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:47:00 -08001100-6528949Jon Bitner
Diablo 4 Season 7: All Seasonal Journey Rewards And Objectiveshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-4-season-7-all-seasonal-journey-rewards-and-objectives/1100-6528950/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Diablo 4 Season 7, Season of Witchcraft, has arrived, bringing Diablo 3 Witch Doctor powers to the dungeon crawler. The new seasonal content features Headrotten enemies, which you will need to work with The Coven to defeat, increasing your standing with the faction. This means you'll need to partake in the revamped Tree of Whispers activities tied to the seasonal content. Completing these objectives will grant you battle pass XP and loot for each chapter completed. The final chapter includes Dorian, a pet raven.

Your progress on objectives in chapters you haven't reached does track, but your progress in each chapter won't be reflected until that chapter has been reached.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:31:00 -08001100-6528950James Carr504255
Insomniac Founder Ted Price Is Retiring After 30 Yearshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/insomniac-founder-ted-price-is-retiring-after-30-years/1100-6528948/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fIn 1994, Ted Price founded the company that would become Insomniac Games, the studio behind the Spyro the Dragon trilogy, Ratchet & Clank, Resistance, and Marvel's Spider-Man. In addition to running the company, Price was the e was creative director on Spyro, Ratchet, and Resistance. Now, Price has revealed his plans to step down as Insomniac's CEO and retire from the video game industry. In his place, Insomniac has promoted three studio veterans to take the reins of the company.

As announced on the PlayStation blog, Ryan Schneider, Jen Huang, and Chad Dezern are the new co-studio heads of Insomniac. Schneider was Insomniac's first community director whose tenure with the company goes back to the PS2 era. Huang has only been with Insomniac for eight years, but he has also served as the company's CFO and Head of Finance in that time. Of the three, Dezern has been at Insomniac the longest--he joined in 1998--and has been the Head of Creative since 2017.

In a statement shared through Insomniac's parent company, Sony, Price revealed that he made the decision to step down last year.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:19:00 -08001100-6528948Blair Marnell537793
Here's Why Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Is In NBA 2K25https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-why-cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-is-in-nba-2k25/1100-6528867/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fThe NFL playoffs are here, which means Dak Prescott is enjoying his offseason with some golf or perhaps a family vacation. However, some NBA 2K25 players have noticed his virtual avatar is staying busy. A character model based on the quarterback was recently spotted in the audience of an NBA 2K25 game, and the topic went viral as a result, withTikToks and Reddit threads pointing out the familiar face in the stands. Some players speculated this may be a tease for 2K's rumored NFL game or games still in the works, but we can now confirm this isn't the case.

A statement from the face of the franchise, Ronnie2K, revealed to GameSpot that Prescott's presence is there to heighten the true-to-life atmosphere of the simulation game, and Prescott is one of several famous faces you might come across while you play NBA 2K25.

Here we gooooo!
Here we gooooo!

"NBA 2K25 features a number of celebrities sitting courtside across multiple arenas to replicate the high-energy atmosphere of a real NBA game," Ronnie2K said. "In addition to Dak Prescott, players can also spot A-list NBA fans such as Jack Harlow, Diplo, Druski, and Mark Cuban cheering on their favorite teams. Details like this elevate the in-arena experience, making it feel as if players are truly part of the action and excitement of a live NBA game."

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:18:00 -08001100-6528867Mark Delaney635126
Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Duology Is Now Available On 4K Blu-Rayhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/quentin-tarantinos-kill-bill-duology-is-now-available-on-4k-blu-ray/1100-6528538/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

At long last, Quentin Tarantino's two-part Kill Bill saga is available on 4K Blu-ray. The pair of modern classics released alongside Jackie Brown this week. Each 4K Blu-ray release costs $28 and comes with standard Blu-ray and digital versions of the films, too. Tarantino fans can also enjoy a new documentary about the making of these beloved movies. With the addition of these three movies, seven of Tarantino's 10 films are now available to buy on 4K Blu-ray.

As of January 22, Amazon is sold out of all three movies, but you can still purchase Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, and Jackie Brown on 4K Blu-ray at Walmart.

Quentin Tarantino New 4K Blu-ray Releases

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:13:00 -08001100-6528538Steven PetiteDarryn Bonthuys
House: The Complete Series Releases On Blu-ray Next Weekhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/house-the-complete-series-releases-on-blu-ray-next-week/1100-6528946/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fRunning for eight seasons and 177 episodes, House was nothing short of a cultural phenomenon. The medical drama aired from 2004 to 2012, racking up a wealth of Emmy nominations--including Outstanding Lead Actor for Hugh Laurie and Outstanding Drama Series. Now, more than ten years since its final episode premiered, House: The Complete Series is getting a Blu-ray release on January 28, and preorders are disocunted to $97 (was $110) at Amazon.

House: The Complete Series Bonus Features

If you’ve already seen every episode of House a dozen times, then you’ll want to dive right into all the bonus features in this collection. Here’s a closer look at what’s included:

  • Bloopers
  • Alternate takes
  • An original short
  • Episode commentaries with writers and producers
  • Audition tapes
  • A set tour
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Other bonus content

That’s a pretty impressive list of bonus features--and considering the Blu-ray is now discounted ahead of its release, it’s not a bad idea to snag a preorder. Preordering from Amazon locks in a preorder price guarantee, so if the Blu-ray is discounted between now and launch, you’re only on the hook for the lowest price. You also won’t be charged until the item has shipped.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:44:00 -08001100-6528946Jon Bitner
Insomniac Games Teases Potential Return To The Movies Under Its New Leadershiphttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/insomniac-games-teases-potential-return-to-the-movies-under-its-new-leadership/1100-6528945/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fBig changes are taking place at Marvel's Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games, and with new leaders stepping in to take over the studio, the team is once again interested in bringing some of its video game properties to the big screen.

Speaking to Variety, Insomniac's new co-studio head Ryan Schneider looked back on the studio's first foray into Hollywood--2016's Ratchet and Clank--and how Insomniac got an "early start" on game-to-screen adaptations at the time.

"I think back to the Ratchet and Clank film from several years ago," Schneider said. "And we kind of got an early start on that. So, of course, we're interested in that kind of thing. We love Ratchet and Clank in particular."

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:44:00 -08001100-6528945Darryn Bonthuys285305
Wolverine Dev Refuses To Comment On 2025 Release Date, Acknowledges "Pent-Up Excitement"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wolverine-dev-refuses-to-comment-on-2025-release-date-acknowledges-pent-up-excitement/1100-6528944/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fInsomniac Games is pressing ahead with its next games, but it will do so without longtime boss Ted Price, who is retiring in March. One of Insomniac's upcoming games is a new Wolverine title, and fans are very excited to see it and learn more. But it's not time for that yet.

One of the new Insomniac bosses, Chad Dezern, told Variety that the studio would "love to talk more about Wolverine," but it can't just yet. "We have to be like Logan today, and remain very stoic until it's time to pop the claws down the road," he said. "As much as we're as much as we have pent up excitement, we got to hold on to it. So that's about as much as we could say about our upcoming projects today."

Dezern also refused to confirm or deny if the new Wolverine game will release in 2025.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:41:00 -08001100-6528944Eddie Makuch537793
GTA 6 Parody Game Pulled From PSN, Resurfaces On Steamhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-parody-game-pulled-from-psn-resurfaces-on-steam/1100-6528952/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fGrand Theft Taking ages, a parody game meant to poke fun at the extended wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, was recently removed from the PlayStation Store. Now, it's resurfaced on Steam with some small changes.

Last month, the game appeared for sale on the PlayStation Store, via a product listing that featured a number of head-scratching features, fake accolades and a promised release date of 2025. So how did it end up on Steam after getting removed by Sony?

The two games share some hard-to-deny similarities.
The two games share some hard-to-deny similarities.

According to the game's developers (via IGN), a title change (removing "VI"), an artstyle revamp, and a few other tweaks--including full disclosure of the amount of generative AI used in the game--allowed it to be listed on Steam. (The game now mainly uses AI for voiceovers.)

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:22:00 -08001100-6528952Claire Lewis108839,569323,532553,659263
Borderlands Is Up For Worst Movie And More At The Razzieshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-is-up-for-worst-movie-and-more-at-the-razzies/1100-6528940/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fThe beginning of the year is typically awards season in Hollywood, as last year's films are nominated for the top prizes in the industry. Similarly, the worst films of the year aren't left out in the cold. The Golden Raspberry Awards--colloquially known as the Razzies--has shared its nominations for 2024, and the Borderlands movie is a strong contender to take home some of the dubious prizes.

Borderlands was nominated for six Razzies, including Worst Picture, Worst Director for Eli Roth, Worst Actress for Cate Blanchett, and Worst Supporting Actor noms for both Jack Black and Kevin Hart. However, Black received a special shout out in the Worst Screen Combo category, which states that the nomination is for "any two obnoxious characters (but especially Jack Black)" who appeared in Borderlands.

Will Borderlands take home these "coveted" awards? Let's just say that the competition for the worst movies of 2024 is pretty fierce. In the Worst Picture category alone, Borderlands would have to defeat some spectacularly awful films including Joker: Folie à Deux, Madame Web, Megalopolis, and Reagan. With the exception of Borderlands, all of the movies in that category also shared a nomination for Worst Screenplay. Kraven the Hunter edged out Borderlands to get the final slot for that award. Black is also nominated for Worst Actor for his turn as Satan/Santa in Paramount+'s Dear Santa. The Razzies will be awarded on March 1.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -08001100-6528940Blair Marnell640429
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Getting A Physical Deluxe Edition On Switchhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/hello-kitty-island-adventure-getting-a-physical-deluxe-edition-on-switch/1100-6528941/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

After spending several years on Apple Arcade, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is making the jump to Nintendo Switch and PC on March 25, and a PlayStation version is expected to release later this year. Preorders are now open for the Switch and PC versions, with both digital and physical editions up for grabs, including a Deluxe Edition packed with additional gear to kickstart your adventure.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Preorder Bonuses

There are currently no preorder bonuses for Hello Kitty Island Adventure. You can, however, get some in-game goodies by picking up the Deluxe Edition. But beyond that, don’t expect any exclusive rewards for reserving a copy of the game ahead of launch.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:47:00 -08001100-6528941Jon Bitner592240
Avowed Series Lore of Eora Is Here To Remind You It's Part Of The Pillars Of Eternity Franchisehttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/avowed-series-lore-of-eora-is-here-to-remind-you-its-part-of-the-pillars-of-eternity-franchise/1100-6528947/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fObsidian Entertainment has started a new series of animated YouTube videos to give Avowed players a refresher on Pillars of Eternity franchise lore. After watching Lore of Eora - Species, you will be familiar with every kind of Kith you'll encounter during your time with Avowed.

That’s because the first entry of this five-part series provides an overview of the human, aumauan, orlan, dwarven, and elven species that populate Avowed’s world. Lore of Eora - Species begins by explaining that Kith is the term used to refer to Eora’s people. While humans, dwarves, and elves are species of Kith fantasy fans should be familiar with, the aumaua and orlan species are unique to Eora.

The aumaua are the sea-faring species of Kith with “unparalleled strength and imposing size” and blue or green skin. Meanwhile, orlans are small, furry people with large ears and incredible mental prowess. No matter what species of Kith someone is, there is a chance they can be born as a godlike. Godlikes have “unusual physical characteristics and mystical powers” based on one of Eora’s gods, with the one featured in this video sporting antlers on her head. The player-created character in Avowed is a godlike, considered a rare sight in Living Lands of Eora where Avowed takes place.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:46:00 -08001100-6528947Tomas Franzese516154,156288,475262
Mortal Kombat 1 Adds A Secret Fight Against Pink Floyd, Kind Ofhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-kombat-1-adds-a-secret-fight-against-pink-floyd-kind-of/1100-6528939/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fConan The Barbarian joined the Mortal Kombat 1 roster earlier this week, but it seems he's not the only new fighter players should keep an eye out for. NetherRealm Studios has snuck a secret fight into the game against a pink ninja named Floyd--a direct reference to the iconic 1970s rock band Pink Floyd.

Teases for the rose-tinted ruffian began to appear in the Living Forest stage, with some players like YouTube creator Super reporting seeing the name Floyd in pink font after winning a match there. With Conan now released, players are now encountering Floyd on a brand-new empty-field stage.

Another YouTube creator named Dynasty has since released a video indicating that Floyd will randomly appear before matches to give a clue as to how to trigger his fight, with 37 different clues possible as found by dataminers highlighted in the video. Some of the clues are as follows:

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:16:00 -08001100-6528939Jason Fanelli583167
New Xbox Console Update Essentially Removes External Storage Drive Limitshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-xbox-console-update-essentially-removes-external-storage-drive-limits/1100-6528936/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fIn a welcome update for Xbox owners, Microsoft has announced that its consoles will soon support external USB drives that are larger than 16TB in size. This feature is now available for members of the Xbox Insiders program to test--specifically, members who have unlocked the Alpha Skip-Ahead tier--and is expected to roll out to the general public in the weeks to come.

"We are enabling support for external USB drives larger than 16TB, so you can be sure your favorite games are always ready to play," Microsoft explained in a blog post. "Newly formatted drives that are larger than 16TB will be formatted with multiple partitions to utilize all available space for games and apps. These will appear as multiple devices in the storage devices list."

Anyone who already has an external hard drive larger than 16TB that has been formatted will be unaffected by this change, Microsoft added, noting that these storage devices will need to be reformatted to take advantage of the updated support. It's worth noting that games optimized for Xbox Series X|S consoles cannot be played from an external USB drive, but these can be used to store the game data and then moved onto the console's SSD or an NvME SSD expansion card.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:56:00 -08001100-6528936Darryn Bonthuys
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Season 2 Trailer Reveals Brand-New Maps, Dual Katanas, And Zombies Staffshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/cod-black-ops-6-and-warzone-season-2-trailer-reveals-brand-new-maps-dual-katanas-and-zombies-staffs/1100-6528938/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fSeason 2 arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on January 28. Activision has revealed the season's new gameplay trailer, which features new multiplayer maps, more DLC weapons, and operator skins. The trailer also gives a first look at gameplay and Wonder Weapons for the upcoming Zombies map.

While most of the post-launch content for Black Ops 6 has forgotten about the game's '90s setting, the Season 2 trailer includes a remixed version of Bush's 1996 hit "Machinehead." Season 2 is themed around ninja-esque operators who are dual-wielding katanas, as seen in the trailer below.

One of the multiplayer maps shows gameplay inside a car dealership, which is simply called Dealership. Another multiplayer map features a super-yacht that looks similar to the Hijacked map from Black Ops 2, but this is apparently a new yacht map called Lifeline. A third map is called Bounty, but we don't get to see much of the setting. These three maps will arrive at launch, while two additional maps will drop during the midseason.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:48:00 -08001100-6528938S.E. Doster630093,572198
Death Stranding 2 Crosses New Development Milestone As Deadpool Actor Finishes Sceneshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/death-stranding-2-crosses-new-development-milestone-as-deadpool-actor-finishes-scenes/1100-6528937/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach remains in development and has crossed a milestone. Hideo Kojima has announced that Deadpool actor Shioli Kutsuna, who plays Yukio in the Marvel series, has finished her scenes for the game.

"Thank you so much for your hard work! Despite the challenges of the pandemic, she handled 3D scanning, performance capture in LA, and both English ADR and Japanese voice recording across various locations. Great job, and much appreciated!" Kojima said (via GamesRadar).

Actors Yasuyuki Kase and Yasuki Kase also finished their scenes, and Kojima thanked them as well. He also presented both Kase and Kutsuna with flowers, as you can see in the image below. While some actors have concluded their work on the game, that doesn't mean the game is done. "The game remains in development," Kojima said.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:33:00 -08001100-6528937Eddie Makuch577622
Chappell Roan's Idea Of A Fun Night Involves Eating An Edible And Playing Video Gameshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/chappell-roans-idea-of-a-fun-night-involves-eating-an-edible-and-playing-video-games/1100-6528934/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fChappell Roan, like so many of us, loves video games and specifically Fortnite. In a new interview, the "Hot To Go" singer discussed her appreciation for video games and called on Epic to give her a Fortnite skin of her own someday.

Fortnite already has a "Hot To Go" emote, and Roan teased that a new emote inspired by her song "Good Luck Babe" might also come to Fortnite. But she really wants her own skin.

"That is what I am going to use this interview for," Roan said. "Please give me a skin. Please."

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:02:00 -08001100-6528934Eddie Makuch125765
Switch 2 Video Reveals How Snappy Joy-Con Removal Workshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-2-video-reveals-how-snappy-joy-con-removal-works/1100-6528933/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fLast week's official reveal of the Switch 2 confirmed several new features of the hybrid Nintendo console, including a new approach to Joy-Cons that'll attach to the device using a snappier method. But how does it work exactly? On the Switch 2 website, Nintendo showed off this design in slightly more detail, revealing how the controller attaches and detaches from the console.

Similar to the first iteration of Joy-Cons, hitting a dedicated button will detach the controller. It's not entirely clear which mechanical function this button affects, but judging by the design of the Switch 2, the animation suggests that the magnetic charge is switched off.

This little button will quickly detach the Switch 2 Joy-Cons.
This little button will quickly detach the Switch 2 Joy-Cons.

In comparison, the original Switch Joy-Cons used a rail system to slide the controllers in, which were kept in place by a small plastic anchor point. These rails did tend to break down over time--one of several flaws of the Joy-Con alongside the common issue of joystick drift--so it is hoped that the reported magnetic attachment system provides a stronger and longer-lasting method of keeping the controllers in place.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -08001100-6528933Darryn Bonthuys
Netflix Is Raising Prices Again, As It Discusses Vision For Video Gameshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/netflix-is-raising-prices-again-as-it-discusses-vision-for-video-games/1100-6528932/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fThe world is full of uncertainty, but one thing that people can reliably count on is Netflix raising prices--and that's happening again soon. Netflix has announced its latest price increase, with all three major tiers seeing an increase of at least $1 for the monthly rate.

Here are the new rates, which are effective immediately for new subscribers and will adjust upon the next billing cycle for existing members:

  • Standard with ads -- $8/month (up from $7/month)
  • Standard -- $18/month (up from $15.50/month)
  • Premium -- $25/month (up from $23/month)

For the Standard tier, customers can add an additional member to the plan for $7/month with ads or $9/month without ads. The Premium tier allows members to add up to two more members for $7/month with ads or $9/month without ads.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:52:00 -08001100-6528932Eddie Makuch
Sign Up For New Sega Account System, Get A Free Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Costumehttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/sign-up-for-new-sega-account-system-get-a-free-like-a-dragon-pirate-yakuza-costume/1100-6528935/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fSega has launched its own account system, aptly called Sega Account, which provides benefits and rewards when playing Sega and Atlus games and using their online services.

The service is similar to Ubisoft Connect and the EA App, where players sign in and receive benefits such as updates on games, free trial periods for games, and points redeemable for various in-game rewards like cosmetics. Players can link their Sega Account on various platforms and get access to exclusive bonuses in certain games, starting with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Those who create an account by March 7 will receive a special in-game costume in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The costume in question is the Kazuma Kiryu Special Outfit, which lets Goro Majima dress up as the franchise's original protagonist. You can also get this same outfit by signing up for Sega's newsletter by February 25.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:42:00 -08001100-6528935George Yang644699
One Of Konami's Best GBA Games Releases On Steam Next Monthhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/one-of-konamis-best-gba-games-releases-on-steam-next-month/1100-6528930/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2fAsk any collector of Game Boy Advances games what their holy grail is, and chances are high that Ninja Five-O is on that list. A cult-classic action game released by Konami way back in 2003, physical GBA copies are typically listed for a very high price on the reseller market, but fortunately, you can save quite a bit on its upcoming digital release for PC, PS5, PS4, and Switch on February 25. Over on Fanatical, you can score a 25% discount on a Ninja Five-O preorder, as the game is available there for just $18.74.

Ninja Five-O
Ninja Five-O

If you've never played it, Ninja Five-O puts you in the jika-tabi footwear of Joe Osugi, a detective who solves crime in the city of Zipangu with his analytical mind and ninja skills. Just like in the original GBA game, you'll take on the evil Mad Mask gang using your ninjutsu, and for anyone looking for a real challenge, you can put your ninja arts to the test with a Time Trial mode. Quality-of-life updates include quick-saves and the option to rewind the game at any time to help you get through some of the tougher stages.

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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:22:00 -08001100-6528930Darryn Bonthuys18030
Asus ROG Ally Extreme Gets $200 Discount, Comes With Free Travel Casehttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/asus-rog-ally-extreme-gets-200-discount-comes-with-free-travel-case/1100-6524126/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is on sale for the best price we've seen at Best Buy. Normally $650, the 7-inch handheld gaming PC is up for grabs for only $450. On top of the $200 discount, Best Buy is throwing in the official ROG Ally Travel Case, which retails for $40 on its own. If you're in the market for a portable gaming PC and want a Windows model, you're getting impressive power and performance for the price here. If Best Buy sells out, you can snag one for $457 at Walmart. This deal is sold by a third-party seller but is fulfilled by Walmart.

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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:42:00 -08001100-6524126Steven PetiteBrendan Hesse
Constantine 4K Steelbook Edition Up For Preorder At Walmart For Only $30https://www.gamespot.com/articles/constantine-4k-steelbook-edition-up-for-preorder-at-walmart-for-only-30/1100-6528309/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

While it remains to be seen whether the sequel to Constantine that was announced back in 2022 will actually make it to the finish line, at least fans of the original can soon watch the Keanu Reeves film on 4K Blu-ray. Constantine is slated to release on 4K Blu-ray on February 18, and two budget-friendly editions are up for preorder to commemorate the movie's 20th anniversary. Walmart currently has Constantine's Limited Edition Steelbook release available to preorder for $30; Amazon sold out at $40, so it wouldn't be surprising if Walmart sells out, too. Alternatively, you can preorder a standard 4K Blu-ray edition for $25 at Amazon or Walmart.

Constantine Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)
Constantine Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:45:00 -08001100-6528309Steven PetiteDarryn BonthuysBrendan Hesse
Nosferatu 4K Blu-Ray Steelbook Preorders Restocked, Includes Extended Cuthttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/nosferatu-4k-blu-ray-steelbook-preorders-restocked-includes-extended-cut/1100-6528910/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

Robert Egger’s Nosferatu is a chilling remake of F.W. Murnau’s iconic horror film, and it pulled in positive reviews from both fans and critics when it hit theaters late last year. And if you’re interested in bringing it to your home theater, preorders for the Nosferatu Limited Edition Steelbook are now open at Walmart ahead of the film's February 18 release on 4K Blu-ray. This release includes the original theatrical version as well as a new extended cut. The Limited Edition Steelbook has already sold out at least three times at Amazon, so you'll want to secure your preorder soon.

Quick look: Nosferatu 4K Blu-ray & Blu-ray Releases

If you don't care about steelbook cases, the standard 4K Blu-ray edition includes the same content and is available to preorder for $28 at Walmart and $30 at Amazon.

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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:59:00 -08001100-6528910Jon Bitner