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  • God Of War PS4's Release Date Confirmed, New Story Trailer Released

    God Of War PS4's Release Date Confirmed, New Story Trailer Released

    Sony has announced God of War will launch for PlayStation 4 on April 20. The announcement was made on the PlayStation Blog, where a new trailer also made its debut. It focuses on Kratos as he grapples with trying to teach his son, Atreus, about restraint, responsibility, and consequence, which are all things Kratos learned the hard way in his previous life as a god-slayer.

    Interestingly, his son isn’t aware that Kratos is a deity, and is starting to face the same struggle with power and rage that his father did. Of course, there’s also plenty of typical God of War eye candy on show, ranging from lush environments and sweeping vistas to towering monsters. Check it out below.

    Also in the post, game director Cory Barlog detailed God of War’s various special editions, as well as pre-order bonuses. Anyone that puts their money down for the game ahead of its release at participating retailers will get three legendary skins for Kratos’s shield.

    If you pre-order GameStop or EB Games, you’ll also get the “Luck of Ages XP Boost,” which grants +10 Luck and one Enchantment Slot. Luck increases the amount of experience and Hacksilver gained and lets you use abilities more often.

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    The Collector’s Edition is $130 USD/$170 CAD (European price not yet available), and includes a 9-inch statue of Kratos and Atreus, a steelbook case, 2-inch Huldra Brothers carvings, a cloth map, and an art piece on its own. It also features the Death’s Vow armor set, Exile’s Guardian shield, an issue of the God of War digital comic, a digital artbook, and a dynamic theme.

    The Stone Mason Edition, meanwhile, features all the content mentioned above, as well as the Stone Mason’s ring, Mimir’s Head talking keychain, a 2-inch Horse and Troll carving, and the Defender of the Chosen in-game shield. It costs $150 USD/$200 CAD.

    Finally, the Digital Deluxe Edition has the full game, digital artbook, digital comic, dynamic theme, Death’s Vow armor set, Exile’s Guardian Shield, and–for those that pre-order–a Kratos and Atreus physical pin. This version will cost $70 USD/$90 CAD

    You can take a look at all the versions, and their contents, in the gallery above or learn more about them here.

    Having carved a path through the Greek gods, this new God of War title takes Kratos to a land dominated by Nordic gods and monsters. As the trailer above indicates, it will be a more intimate story about Kratos and his son. The game is also going to be much longer than its predecessors, taking 25-35 hours to beat.

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  • Dragon Ball FighterZ Reviews Roundup (Updated)

    This is an especially exciting week for game releases, as two of the year’s most anticipated titles, Monster Hunter World and Dragon Ball FighterZ, are both set to launch on January 26. The latter is the new 2.5D Dragon Ball fighting game from Arc System Works, the studio behind Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, and it looks to be one of the best titles based on Akira Toriyama’s popular anime and manga series.

    In GameSpot’s Dragon Ball FighterZ review in progress, critic Peter Brown called the game “an exciting revitalization of Dragon Ball Z’s glory days.” He added, “Even if you think Dragon Ball is old hat, and even if you’re intimidated by fighting games, there’s a good chance you’ll be drawn into the explosive action and personalities that expertly evoke the anime’s infectious spirit.”

    Other reviews for Dragon Ball FighterZ have also begun appearing online ahead of the game’s release this Friday, and they’ve been similarly positive. We’ve collected a sample of Dragon Ball FighterZ reviews in our roundup below, which we’ll continue to update as more reviews are published closer to the game’s release. In the meantime, you can take a wider look at what critics think of Dragon Ball FighterZ on GameSpot sister site Metacritic.

    • Game: Dragon Ball FighterZ
    • Developer: Arc System Works
    • Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
    • Release date: January 26
    • Price: $60 / £50

    GameSpot — 9/10

    “FighterZ is complex and distinct enough to be enjoyed by fighting game competitors, but there’s no question that it’s been designed to tap into the hearts of Dragon Ball’s most dedicated fans, and no doubt those same qualities will win people over who’ve never given the series a chance. Where past games attempted to get there through huge character rosters and deliberately predictable trips down memory lane, FighterZ has bottled the essence of what makes the series’ characters, animation, and sense of humor so beloved and reconfigured it into something new: a Dragon Ball fighting game that can go toe-to-toe with the best of the genre.” — Peter Brown [Full review in progress]

    IGN — 8.5/10

    “Between the accessible auto combos, homing attacks, and simplified command inputs, Dragon Ball FighterZ is an inviting gateway into the world of fighting games for newcomers–whether you’re a Dragon Ball fan or not. Those easy controls can open the door to some spammy behavior, but just as often it’s satisfying in a way that does right by the Dragon Ball name. Dragon Ball FighterZ has enough depth and complexity to glow as brilliantly as a Super Saiyan.” — Mitchell Saltzman [Full review]

    EGM — 9/10

    “While there have been many fighting games based on the Dragon Ball franchise, Dragon Ball FighterZ marks a modern approach through the means of fast-paced action. From its breathtaking visuals to ease of gameplay mastery, the new fighter is a good stepping stone to expand the fan base of the genre. However, it may not satisfy players who are looking for complexity.” — Evan Slead [Full review]

    Game Informer — Review in Progress

    “The more I delve into training mode, the more I learn about FighterZ, which is great; before playing the full game, I was a little afraid Arc System Works was going to go a bit too simple to appeal to casual Dragon Ball fans, and I’m happy to be proven wrong. Despite the simple control scheme, there are plenty of ways you can approach your opponent, and I never felt completely helpless, or that any one option was overwhelmingly powerful. Complete novices will still have to do some genre learning, but the fundamentals are simple enough that it won’t be too much of a chore.” — Suriel Vazquez [Full review in progress]

    Eurogamer — Review in Progress

    “Dragon Ball FighterZ, then, is the fighting game for everyone. Sure, it’s a fast-paced game, and with three-versus-three action the screen can get pretty busy at times, but Arc System Works’ effort to make the combat accessible means pretty much anyone can pick up their favourite few characters from Dragon Ball and get them to do cool and exciting stuff straight away. A few minutes spent in training mode and you’ll find yourself doing combos that approach the 100-hit mark–just from a few basic input commands.” — Wesley Yin-Poole [Full review in progress]

    VideoGamer — Review in Progress

    “We’ve still got to do some online testing when the servers are up, but the offline lobby for Dragon Ball FighterZ suggests this is going to be a good ‘un. Whether or not you like fighting games or Dragon Ball, extremely dramatic villains and hench dudes with giant hair hurling fireballs at each other (all set to unceasing guitar solos) is kind of inherently enjoyable.” — Alice Bell [Full review in progress]

    TrustedReviews — 4.5/5

    “For Arc System Works, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a chance at real mainstream success. The Guilty Gear games are universally excellent, and have a dedicated fanbase, but their hardcore nature meant they always lost to the Street Fighters and Tekkens of the world when it came to sales. The Dragon Ball license could be what gets the masses interested in the studio’s particular brand of air-dashing, spectacular combat.” — Andi Hamilton [Full review]

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  • Star Wars Battlefront 2's Progression Being Revamped, New Season Of DLC Announced

    EA DICE is working on a “revamped progression system” for Star Wars Battlefront II. In a blog post, the company said it is preparing “significant changes to progression that will address many of the things we’ve seen players asking for,” with more details coming in March.

    Before that, Star Wars Battlefront II will add a new game mode, called Jetpack Cargo, in February. The limited-time mode will see two teams of eight players (all of which come equipped with a jetpack) face off. Finally, EA has announced a new Season of DLC is coming “soon,” though no more details as to what this will include have yet been revealed.

    A revamped progression system could be a welcome change for Battlefront II. Some fans didn’t like the progression system present in the game at launch, which necessitated the unlocking of loot crates and tied much of a player’s growth to Star Cards. After a negative reception, DICE removed microtransactions–another source of anger from fans–from Battlefront II very shortly before launch. DICE has continued to tweak progression since, but right now microtransactions are still absent from Battlefront II. It’s unclear whether this upcoming revamp will signal their return. For more on the issues, read our explainer on all the Star Wars Battlefront II loot box controversy.

    DICE has also continued to add new content to the shooter since launch. Just last week, a Battlefront II update added a new hero and another ship, as well as other welcome changes. All future DLC will be released for free, though the game’s Season of Last Jedi content has now ended. For more on DICE’s first-person shooter, check out our Star Wars Battlefront II review.

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  • Monster Hunter World: Release Date, Review, Guides, And Everything You Need To Know

    Monster Hunter World: Release Date, Review, Guides, And Everything You Need To Know

    Monster Hunter World is a game with a simple premise: explore the world, fight huge monsters, then turn them into your own weapons and armor. And as the first Monster Hunter in many, many years on a home console that isn’t the Wii U, Monster Hunter World has the potential to draw in even more players than any game in the series before. Whether this will be your first game in the series or you’re a returning veteran, we’ll cover Monster Hunter with in-depth guides and reviews throughout the coming weeks to help you take down the game’s biggest beasts and craft the best-looking gear.

    In this roundup feature, you’ll find links out to all our most-relevant Monster Hunter content as it goes live, so check back for updates and Monster Hunter tips!

    Release Date

    The final public beta has ended for Monster Hunter World, but its full release on Xbox One and PS4 is imminent. Set to launch on January 26, Monster Hunter World marks the end of the franchise’s long hiatus from home consoles. The latest entry in the series is also coming to PC, but Capcom hasn’t set a firm date for that launch yet. According to the game’s producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, the delay is because “rather than have it taking up resources during the console development and not being able to have our full attention on it. We want to get console out the door, and then we’re going to take some extra time and try and get the PC version as good as possible.” The PC date is currently set for sometime this fall.

    For PS4 and Xbox One users, Monster Hunter World will have an important day one patch that adds online multiplayer, event quests, chat, and other online features. In addition, the patch will fix some bugs and add series-favorite Poogies to the game. Additional space required for the patch will be approximately 815 MB.

    Switch Version

    Unfortunately, Capcom has confirmed that there are no plans for a Switch version of Monster Hunter World.

    Review

    We’ll have our complete impressions and full review available when the game launches.

    Pre-Order Bonuses and Special Editions

    Pre-order bonuses: The Origin Set Armor (includes higher defense and gathering skills) and a Fair Wind Charm (increases your attack power).

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    Digital Deluxe Edition ($70/￡57.99/$115 AUD) — includes a Samurai Set skin, three gestures, two sticker sets, and an additional face paint and hair style option. The PS4 version of the Digital Deluxe Edition also comes with 14 weapon-themed PSN avatars. All of these items will be available to purchase separately once the game launches.

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    Collector’s Edition ($150/$300 AUD) — includes a physical copy of the game, a voucher for the customization items included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, a hardcover art book, a monster statue, and a code for a digital soundtrack, all housed in a collector’s box.

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    Monster Hunter World PS4 Pro ($450/£380/$660 AUD) — The special “Rathalos” edition of the console will also come with a red controller, pre-order bonuses, a physical copy of the game, and a special PS4 dynamic theme.

    Guides

    We’ll be going in-depth on weapon and hunting stratgies, and you’ll be able to find all our guides content here when the game launches.

    Gameplay

    Check out Monster Hunter World in action in the videos below.

    One Last Hunt in the beta:

    The Coral Highlands:

    Hunting Barroth:

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  • New Overwatch Update Is Out Now, Adds New Skins And Blizzard World Map

    New Overwatch Update Is Out Now, Adds New Skins And Blizzard World Map

    As promised, Blizzard has released the next big update for Overwatch. Players on PC, PS4, and Xbox One can now jump into the game’s newest map, the unique Blizzard World, and get their hands on a ton of new cosmetics–including a variety of skins.

    Blizzard World takes the form of an amusement park based on Blizzard’s franchises (outside of Overwatch, because that would be weird). There are areas dedicated to Diablo, Warcraft, and StarCraft, with plenty of nods and references for long-time fans of those series. It’s a hybrid map, tasking players with escorting or defending a payload as it makes its way through the park.

    In terms of cosmetics, there’s a wide range available, including skins (some of which are Legendary), sprays, highlight intros, and emotes. Blizzard has been teasing these in the days prior to release; you can see some in the video below or check out all the new Overwatch skins in our gallery.

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    What’s especially notable about the new items is that none of them are tied to an event, as is typically the case. There’s no time-limited loot box that these are available through; instead, they’ve simply been added to the base loot box, meaning you can get your hands on them at any time.

    This update is rolling out now on all platforms, so you may have some issues getting online as the process is completed. It’s just one of several Overwatch updates we know are on the way, as a Lunar New Year event is also set to take place again this year, and both the Uprising and Anniversary events will return. It’s also not too late to pick up the new Overwatch League skins–of which there are quite a few–and Blizzard has plans to further tweak Competitive Play. New maps and heroes (at least one of which is already in testing) are also in the works, though we don’t know exactly when to expect those to launch.

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  • Dragon Ball FighterZ For PC: Here's The Requirements, Specs, And Release Date

    Dragon Ball FighterZ For PC: Here's The Requirements, Specs, And Release Date

    With the release of Dragon Ball FighterZ drawing closer, Bandai Namco Games took to Twitter to release info about the required specs needed for the game’s PC version. The game will release for PC, PS4, and Xbox One on January 25. Developed by Arc System Works, the same team behind the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue series, Dragon Ball FighterZ possesses a visual style that mimics the popular anime.

    In addition to the specs listed below, the publisher offered more details about pre-order bonuses for the game, which include early access to Goku and Vegeta’s Super Saiyan Blue forms, along with exclusive avatars to use in the in-game lobby. Moreover, pre-ordering the game gave you access to the pre-launch beta, which has now passed. The game is currently available to pre-order on Steam.

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    Minimum Requirements:

    • Windows 7/8/10 (64bit OS required)
    • AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz/Intel core i5-3470, 3.20 GHZ 4GB RAM
    • Radeon HD 6870, 1GB / GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 1GB DirectX 11
    • DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

    Recommended Requirements:

    • Windows 7/8/10 (64bit OS required)
    • AMD Ryzen 5 1400, 3.2 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.40 GHz 8GB RAM
    • Radeon HD 7870, 2GB / GeForce GTX 660, 2GB DirectX 11
    • DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

    The PC specs are surprisingly modest, potentially allowing older machines to run the game well. And the game’s Unreal 4 graphics engine is also used by other notable fighting games, including Tekken 7 and Street Fighter V, which are all well-optimized on PC.

    For more info on Dragon Ball FighterZ, stay up to date with us on GameSpot, where we’ll have our full review later this month. And be sure to check out the opening cinematic and all the Dramatic Finishes so far.

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  • Captain Marvel Star Gets Ready To Fly In New Image

    It’s been a long time coming, but Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie arrives next year. Captain Marvel hits theaters in March 2019, with star Brie Larson in the title role. The movie is expected to start shooting soon, and Larson has posted an image of her training for the role on Instagram. The caption says it all: “Learning how to fly.” Check it out below:

    Learning how to fly.

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    Captain Marvel hits screens in March 2019. The movie is directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who collaborated on Ryan Gosling’s breakthrough Half Nelson and have directed episodes of hit TV shows The Affair and Billions. The film also stars Ben Mendelsohn (Star Wars: Rogue One), Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes), and DeWanda Wise (She’s Gotta Have It). Samuel L Jackson will also make a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the role of SHIELD boss Nick Fury.

    A few details about the movie were revealed at San Diego Comic-Con last summer. It will be set in the 1990s, making it something of a prequel to the current MCU. We also know Captain Marvel will be facing off against a classic Marvel villain: Skrulls.

    Ahead of her standalone movie, Larson is expected to make her debut as Captain Marvel in this year’s Avengers: Infinity War, which hits theaters in May. Check the latest Avengers: Infinity War trailer out here.

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  • GTA 5: What's New In GTA Online For PS4, Xbox One, And PC This Week

    GTA 5: What's New In GTA Online For PS4, Xbox One, And PC This Week

    Rockstar Games has announced all the new content, events, and sales in GTA Online this week. Starting with the new content, the Ubermacht Revolter luxury car is now in the online game and available to purchase from Legendary Motorsport.

    The slick-looking car is a deadly beast, featuring a machine gun on the front to keep enemies at bay like something out of James Bond. The fictional car’s tagline is “Looks for the red carpet, power for when the deal goes south.”

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    Also in GTA Online this week, you can earn double GTA$ and RP for the new Adversary multiplayer mode Air Quota, which was added last week. Up to four teams and 16 players face off and transform through a series of aircraft, from helicopters to jets to jetpacks. Additionally, GTA Online players can earn double bonuses in every Rockstar-made Stunt and Land race through January 29.

    As for the sales and discounts, various MKII upgrades and customization options are on sale this week (see below). Additionally, the Warstock Cache & Carry store is holding a 25% off sale on two vehicles: the Benefactor Turreted Limo and the HVY APC amphibious tank.

    • Mk II Upgrades – 30% off (cost to upgrade to Mk II weapon)
    • Mk II Magazines – 25% off
    • Mk II Scopes – 25% off
    • Mk II Muzzles – 25% off
    • Mk II Weapon Liveries – 25% off

    Finally, this week’s Premium Race in GTA Online is Tube Rider with the Ruiner 2000 vehicle, while the Time Trial event is “Coast to Coast.” As usual, if you finish in the top three in the Premium Race you’ll get an allotment of GTA$, while every participant earns triple RP no matter where they finish. For the Time Trial, beating the average time will earn you double GTA$ and RP.

    GTA Online, the multiplayer mode for GTA V, set a record in December 2017 for the most number of people to play the game in a single month in the game’s history. Overall, 2017 was the “biggest year” ever for GTA Online, which is impressive given that the game launched back in October 2013.

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  • PUBG PC Test Server Update Improves Performance And More

    A new patch is out now for PUBG‘s test servers that includes some changes that developer PUBG Corp. says should improve the game’s performance and more.

    Starting off, the studio says server and client performance should be better now by way of changing the visible distance when your character is in the air. Additionally, no longer will all players spawn at the same place before matches, which should also help improve performance.

    “Previously, all the players would spawn together at the same location awaiting the start of the match. Lots of interaction among multiple players in such a small area had a high impact on the servers,” the developer said in an update posted on Steam today. “To solve this, we have introduced multiple areas where players gather before the match start. As a result, the performance, both server and client-side, has improved.”

    You can see the full patch notes for today’s PUBG test server update below.

    In terms of future updates, PUBG Corp. said it is planning “additional modifications” regarding airplane performance, with more details set to be divulged “soon.” On top of that, the studio said it is testing a new anti-cheat system. Right now, the team is collecting data to ensure stability and compatibility. This testing could lead to crashes, and if you encounter this, you’re advised to post a screencap of the error screen in the PUBG forums here.

    In other news, PUBG’s main theme music is now available to stream and purchase because definitely what you want is more intense, driving music to keep you going.

    PUBG Test Server Patch Notes (January 23)

    Gameplay

    • Introduced multiple pre-match starting areas on both maps in order to optimize the server and game client performance
      • Removed weapons on starting island before the match start

    Language

    • Applied new Russian, Japanese, and Chinese (simplified/traditional) fonts

    Bug fixes

    • Fixed the issue where players were able to slide-jump from prone

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  • PUBG Theme Music Now Available To Stream, Buy

    The theme music for the massively successful Battle Royale game, PUBG, will be available today digitally to stream and purchase. The intense, driving theme music is recognisable to anyone who has played the game, and now you can listen whenever you want. Tom Salta, AKA Atlas Plug, wrote the song. You might not know him by name, but you are more than likely familiar with his work. He wrote music for games like LawBreakers, Ghost Recon: Wildlands, and Halo 2 Anniversary, as well as the animated series Halo: The Fall of Reach.

    Salta said in a statement that it was an “exciting challenge” to write music that embodies the intense nature of PUBG the game. “I really hope the fans enjoy it as much as I did writing and producing it!,” he said.

    Bluehole audio director Haejin Lee added, “We were looking for an orchestral electronic hybrid theme that would give players a huge build-up keeping them resolutely determined until the beginning of actual gameplay.”

    Lee added that he and PUBG creator Brendan Greene personally picked Salta to write the theme music for the Battle Royale game. “I’ve worked with many composers and Tom is one of the most energetic collaborators I’ve ever worked with. During his composition process, he came up with something even better than what we had envisioned,” Lee added.

    Go to Salta’s website to learn more about him and his work. You can download the PUBG theme music right here on iTunes. You can listen on Spotify through the embed above or in your Spotify app here.

    In other PUBG news, it was announced today that developer PUBG Corp. will donate up to $2 million in 2018 to various video game charities. Additionally, a new PC test server patch is out now, making changes to improve the performance of the game.

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