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  • Video: Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Diablo III: Eternal Collection On Nintendo Switch

    “This is a really nice port”.

    The folks at Digital Foundry have recently taken a trip to hell and back to find out how Diablo III: Eternal Collection runs on the Nintendo Switch and also how it compares to existing versions of the game. Iron Galaxy’s Switch conversion sits somewhere in between the last generation and current generation versions of the game on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

    Described as the “last gen plus” release, the team behind this edition has “done a pretty great job” in terms of the visuals, performance and controls. On the subject of resolution, Blizzard said during a preview build the game sits at around 960p, but apparently docked it’s closer to 900p and in practice is around 1600 x 900 – which could be linked to dynamic resolution. It can also drop to 1344 x 756, making it 70 percent of a full 1080p. Still, it’s not low enough to reach 720p – which happened to be the maximum resolution for the last generation console versions of the game. In portable mode, the game runs at 720p, which is the native screen resolution and can drop down to 960 x 540.

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  • Competition: Take Part In The Pokémon Let's Go Victory Road Quiz To Win Amazing Prizes

    Win a console, copy of the game and Poke Ball Plus.

    We know you love all things Pocket Monster-related, so we’ve teamed up with Nintendo UK and our pals at Gamer Network to create a competition where you – yes, you – can win amazing Pokémon-themed prizes, all in the name of celebrating the impending launch of Pokémon: Let’s Go! Eevee & Pikachu on Nintendo Switch.

    All you have to do is take part in a short interactive quiz, hosted by none other than Nintendo Life’s Alex Olney. Up for grabs is a Switch console decorated with silhouettes of Eevee & Pikachu which comes complete with Eevee & Pikachu themed Joy-Con, a pre-installed copy of the game, a special dock with Pika & Eevee and a Poke Ball Plus controller.

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  • When Does Red Dead Online Launch? Take-Two Exec Narrows Down A Date

    Red Dead Redemption 2‘s multiplayer mode, Red Dead Online, wasn’t available when the game launched last month. Instead, it’s slated to arrive sometime in November. Now, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has teased when this month the mode may be available.

    During an earnings call, Zelnick said Red Dead Online is set to launch “toward the end of the month.” That’s not entirely specific, but it’s the first time we’re hearing anything about when in November Red Dead Online will release.

    Red Dead Online will be released initially in beta form, and developer Rockstar Games is expecting some hiccups and other teething problems. As for what the mode actually entails, Rockstar summed it up this way:

    “Using the gameplay of the upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2 as a foundation, Red Dead Online will be ready to be explored alone or with friends, and will also feature constant updates and adjustments to grow and evolve this experience for all players.”

    Launching near the end of November means Red Dead Online may release around the Thanksgiving holiday in the US and the Black Friday bonanza shopping season.

    The Red Dead Redemption 2 Achievements/Trophy lists contain some clues about what to expect from Red Dead Online. The “Series Major” achievement is earned by taking part in a Series, whatever that is. Another achievement is unlocked for accepting a certain number of Free Roam missions, while Red Dead Online will also have some kind of a numerical ranking system. There will also be “posses” in Red Dead Online, and you can earn an achievement for successfully countering a rival posse’s free roam mission, but it’s not exactly clear what that means. You’ll also be able to purchase camp improvements in Red Dead Online.

    Like GTA Online with GTA V, Red Dead Online is a free experience for everyone who buys Red Dead Redemption 2. The mode is expected to feature microtransactions as part of Take-Two’s ambition to put microtransactions in pretty much all of its games. GTA Online was and continues to be a tremendous commercial success, and Red Dead Online looks to continue that.

    The staggered release between base game and its online mode is nothing new for Rockstar. The studio’s previous title, Grand Theft Auto V, launched on September 17, 2013, with its online mode–GTA Online–arriving about two weeks later on October 1.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has shipped 17 million copies, and it needed just eight days to surpass the number of copies the 2010 game Red Dead Redemption shipped in eight years.

    Are you looking forward to Red Dead Redemption 2’s online mode? Let us know in the comments below!

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  • Red Dead 2 Cheat Codes: How To Find And Activate Them

    Red Dead 2 Cheat Codes: How To Find And Activate Them

    Rockstar Game’s newest release, Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4 and Xbox One, is a game where you’ll want to spend a great deal of time uncovering all of its secrets and details. You can spend 50-plus hours just completing the main story, slowing accumulating wealth and honor. But if you’re someone looking for a shortcut–who wants to find a quick path to success while living the life of an outlaw in the last days of the wild west–we’ve got you covered. Much like the original game and GTA V, Red Dead 2 features an assortment of cheat codes that unlock additional resources, with some injecting odd gimmicks and quirks into your game.

    To find the Cheats menu, press the pause button and select the Settings option. In this menu, press Triangle or Y (on PS4 and Xbox One, respectively) to pull up the Cheats menu. From here, you’ll find a long list of locked cheats. Initially, you won’t know what any of these do or how to unlock them. Many of these codes can be activated by putting in the correct phrase, but others will require some extra time and effort.

    In addition to finding passwords while exploring the world, some of which are written into the ground, throughout the game you’ll find newspapers for sale in towns, and some of these offer clues as to how to unlock these extra fun options. More newspapers will become available after completing main missions, which you’ll see detailed in news articles. While many of these cheats introduce some mostly benign bits of fun–such as keeping your character, Arthur Morgan, perpetually drunk–activating these codes at any time will have some consequences for your save game. Once you activate these codes, all Trophies and Achievements will be deactivated on this particular file. As a result, before trying any of these codes, be sure to make a separate file for your main save.

    With over 30 codes to unlock, some of which have some specific requirements, we’ve collected a list of cheats that we’ve uncovered thus far. We also have a separate feature discussing some of the most entertaining and best cheats in Red Dead Redemption 2. Be sure to check back with GameSpot as we update this page with new codes, and how to find them.

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    Cheat Code Name Description How To Unlock
    A fool on command Drunk Always stay drunk (can be turned off in cheat menu) No requirements
    Abundance is the dullest desire Infinite Ammo Unlimited ammunition for all weapons. Unlocked by purchasing the New Hanover Gazette No. 27 in Valentine or the Blackwater Ledger No. 62. Can be done after journeying to Horseshoe Overlook in Chapter 2.
    Better than my dog Increase Horse Whistle Range Activating will allow your Horse to find you regardless of distance. No requirements
    Greed is American Virtue Heavy Weapons Grants you instant access to the Bold-action Rifle, Mauser Pistol, Pump Action Shotgun, and Semi-Automatic Pistol. Unlocked by purchasing Saint Denis Times No. 46 or the Blackwater Ledger No. 65 after completing the mission Advertising, the New American Art in Chapter 3.
    I shall be better Set Dead Eye To Level 3 Activating this cheat will upgrade your Deadeye skill. Level 3 is the initial level, but more will be added as it is unlocked. No requirements
    I seek and I find Set Dead Eye To Level 5 Activating this cheat will upgrade your Deadeye skill. Note this is tied to the “I shall be better” cheat. No requirements
    Keep your dreams simple Create Wagon Activating this cheat will spawn a wagon, and along with another horse. No requirements
    Run! Run! Run! Create Race Horse Activating this cheat will instantly spawn a Race Horse for use. No requirements
    The lucky be strong evermore Increase Stamina Activating this cheat will grant infinite stamina for you and your horse Unlocked by purchasing the Blackwater Ledger No. 68 after the mission Dear Uncle Tacitus in Chapter 5.
    Virtue unearned is not virtue Increase Honor Activating this cheat will increase your Honor to the maximum amount (good honor) Unlocked by purchasing the Blackwater Ledger No. 67 after the mission Banking, The Old American Art in Chapter 4.
    Would you be happier as a clown? Create Circus Wagon Activating this cheat will create a Circus Wagon for use. Unlocked by purchasing the Blackwater Ledger No. 73 during Epilogue Part 2.
    You flourish before you die Set Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye Bars to Full Restores all health, stamina, and Dead Eye energy to full. No requirements
    You are a beast built for war Create War Horse Activating this cheat will create a War Horse for use. Unlocked by purchasing the Blackwater Ledger No. 72 during Epilogue Part 1.
    You long for sight and see nothing Fog Of War Activating this cheat will reveal the full map before discovery. Unlocked by purchasing the Blackwater Ledger No. 66 or New Hanover Gazette No.31 after the mission Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern in Chapter 3.
    You seek more than the world offers Fortify Heath, Stamina, and Dead Eye Bars Activating this cheat will refill and fortify Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye bars. Unlocked by purchasing the New Hanover Gazette No.36 after completing The King’s Son mission in Chapter 6.
    You want more than you have Create Superior Horse Activating this cheat will create a Superior Horse for use. No requirements (Hint location: Deer Cottage northwest of Annesburg. Found written into the shelves of the drawers)

    Red Dead 2 is now available on PS4 and Xbox One. If you want to hear more of our thoughts on Rockstar’s expansive open-world western, check out our full Red Dead 2 review. We’ve got much more in store for the game in the coming weeks, which includes our new recurring series QuickDraw. For now, take a look at our round-up of fascinating and interesting facts the game doesn’t outright tell players, and along with other useful tips you should know.

    Editor’s note: Our Red Dead 2 cheats are based on a mix of in-game discovery, and through online research at sites including IGN and Reddit.

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  • New Ark: Survival Evolved Extinction Expansion Is Live On PC, Consoles Later

    Studio Wildcard has announced that the new expansion for Ark: Survival Evolved, titled Extinction, will go live on PC today. Extinction continues Ark’s story by pitting humanity against giant mega-dinosaur creatures called Titans.

    Defeating the raid boss-like Titans is the centerpiece to Extinction, but the expansion also adds more creatures to tame and technology to utilize. Cryopods, for example, are handy pieces of tech that allow you to store your creatures and easily carry them around in your inventory. You’ll be able to transfer your preexisting characters into Extinction, but your items and tamed creatures will have to stay behind. Whatever you claim in Extinction, though, can be brought back with you into Ark’s older maps.

    “We will be introducing North American and European Extinction servers first,” Studio Wildcard senior community manager Jen Stuber wrote in a Steam blog post. “We will be releasing an initial start batch of servers, and bringing more servers online as needed so please be patient for us during this period. The servers will be the standard 70-player cap. Extinction will be included in all CrossARK clusters (except ‘TheHundred’), as well as Conquest and Small Tribes servers.”

    Extinction’s PC servers have launched, after experiencing brief technical issues. Both the Xbox One and PS4 versions of Extinction will launch on November 13. Extinction comes included in Ark’s Season Pass, but can be purchased separately as well.

    The PC version of Ark: Survival Evolved is being offered as free-to-play until November 11 on Steam. You can also buy the game at a discounted price of $20 / £18 / €22 until November 13.

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  • New Nintendo Job Postings Hint At Dungeons Returning In Next The Legend Of Zelda

    Nintendo has published new job listings that further confirms the developer has already begun production on another The Legend of Zelda game. Perhaps more interestingly, the job listings suggest dungeons–a series staple that was mostly absent from 2017’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild–will be returning in the upcoming game.

    Currently, Nintendo is looking for a 3DCG designer and level designer to contribute work to The Legend of Zelda series. Both job listings are published in Japanese, but ResetEra user guru-guru has been able to provide a rough English translation. The 3DCG designer’s primary roles are the creation of terrain and topography for fields and dungeons, as well as concept art. The level designer is being hired to plan enemy placements and dungeon layout.

    The job listings do not reveal whether or not this upcoming game is a brand new story. In the six years between Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, Nintendo only created mainline Zelda titles that connected to older games. 2015’s Tri Force Heroes, for example, is a sequel to 2013’s A Link Between Worlds, which itself is a sequel to 1991’s A Link to the Past. 2013’s The Wind Waker HD, 2015’s Majora’s Mask 3D, and 2016’s Twilight Princess HD are all remasters of classic Zelda titles.

    The job postings also don’t specify work on the next game in the franchise, just a game in the series, so there’s a chance the upcoming The Legend of Zelda title could be a sequel story or HD remaster of an older story as opposed to something completely new. A remaster of an older Zelda game would explain the emphasis Nintendo is placing on dungeons. This is, however, simply a guess and not something to be taken as fact.

    Last year, The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma said there is a possibility that there would be another Zelda game on Nintendo Switch. He also mentioned that the next mainline game in the series could be multiplayer-focused.

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  • Rainbow Six Siege Year 3, Season 4 Operation Wind Bastion Revealed

    Ubisoft has announced the first details for the next expansion for Rainbow Six Siege. Titled Operation Wind Bastion, the expansion will add two Operators and a new multiplayer map at the start of Year 3, Season 4.

    The new Operators will be an Attacker and a Defender that come from the Kingdom of Morocco’s GIGR (Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Royale). In a blog post, Ubisoft describes the new Attacker as a care-free yet resourceful explorer who is “an expert on environmental operations with a knack for pushing the enemy back.” The Defender is described as a stoic commander who “inspires respect and has taken it upon himself to guide the future of Moroccan Special Forces.”

    The new map, called Fortress, is a military facility in the Atlas Mountains. According to Ubisoft, the “map will be comprised of two distinguishable sections offering a variety of open space, points of cover, and lines of sight for both close and long range engagements.” Fortress is also “the first ever map to be heavily associated with an Operator.” Ubisoft has not announced whether that Operator is one of the two new ones, or a member of Siege’s existing roster.

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    Operation Wind Bastion’s full reveal–as well as the rest of new content for Year 3, Season 4–will be made at Siege’s Pro League Finals on November 17-18. One of the major changes coming to Siege at the start of Season 4 will be censorship of certain in-game environments and icons. Ubisoft is removing references to specific mature content, like gambling and sex, in Siege ahead of its release in Asian territories that have heavier content restrictions.

    Siege’s last major patch, Update Y3S3.2, addressed many of the bugs that previously existed in the game. The update also added balancing changes to both Clash and Maestro, two Operators that Ubisoft felt were underused. Two firearms, the SMG-11 and Vector, were also patched to reduce recoil and improve the weapons’ handling.

    Rainbow Six Siege is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

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  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Huge Opening, Outsells RDR In Just Eight Days

    Red Dead Redemption 2 was indeed the commercial juggernaut it was expected to be. Parent publisher Take-Two announced that the game has passed 17 million copies shipped worldwide following its October 26 release for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It needed just over a week to pass the lifetime shipment figure of the 2010 game, Red Dead Redemption. According to Take-Two, Red Dead Redemption 2 shipped more units over its first eight days than the 2010 title shipped in its first eight years.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 earned more than $725 million in revenue of its opening weekend, which represented the best opening weekend for any piece of entertainment in history, according to Take-Two. Rockstar’s previous game, Grand Theft Auto V, made $1 billion over its first three days, but it launched on a Tuesday compared to a Friday for RDR 2. That means cowboy game can claim largest opening weekend ever while GTA V remains the biggest overall three-day launch.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 was also the most pre-ordered game ever on the PlayStation Network, while it also drove the most single-day sales on PSN and the most sales over three days on PSN.

    While Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here, the game’s online mode, Red Dead Online, isn’t slated to launch until later this month. It is expected to be a big-time money-maker, following on from the oversized success of GTA Online. Like GTA Online, Red Dead Online is expected to contain microtransactions, which could prove to be lucrative if GTA Online is anything to go on.

    Another way Red Dead Redemption 2 could make even more money is by launching on PC, as is rumoured. In the newest episode of GameSpot’s original show, Steam Punks, Jess McDonell and Edmond Tran talk about the reasons why Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t on PC yet and why it may eventually come to the platform. You can watch the new show in the embed above.

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  • Is Red Dead 2's Story Lost in Its Open World?

    BEYOND (and howdy)!

    On this week’s episode of our weekly PlayStation show, Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Max Scoville, Brian Altano, and Jon Ryan discuss more of their impressions of Red Dead Redemption 2, specifically some of the weirdest glitches in the game, the main story and how it works within the open world, and much more.

    Then, the gang discusses the PlayStation Plus free games for the month — you won’t be surprised to find out that Max wants you to play Yakuza Kiwami — plus offer impressions of Deracine and Jonathon’s review of it, its possible Bloodborne Easter egg, and the Tetris Effect demo.

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  • Rockstar Has Already Shipped 17 Million Copies of Red Dead Redemption 2

    Rockstar Games has officially shipped 17 million copies of Red Dead Redemption 2 since its release on October 26.

    Revealed in a financial report from Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive, this number represents the “sold-in” copies of Red Dead Redemption 2, meaning they’ve been purchased by retailers but not necessarily sold to consumers. The report also touts the game’s stellar critical reception and its status of achieving the biggest opening weekend in entertainment history, earning over $725 million during its first three days on the market.

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