The next big update for Xbox One is out now, and it includes some changes to Xbox Game Pass and improved Alexa support for voice commands. Starting with the new Xbox Game Pass features, a new “Play Later” tab has been introduced. As its name suggests, this is a hub where you can add games as a reminder to yourself to play later.

The other big part of the July Xbox One update is improved functionality for Alexa voice commands. Specifically, a variety of new voice commands have been added that are specific to Xbox Game Pass. For example, you can now ask Alexa things like, “What’s new on Game Pass this month?” or “What’s popular on Game Pass?” or “What’s leaving Game Pass,” among many other things.

You can also now use Alexa for social networking; you can ask, “Alexa, what are my friends playing?” or, “Alexa, is [friend’s name] online right now?” among many other things. Also, you can now pair your Xbox controller using Alexa by saying, “Alexa, ask Xbox to pair my controller.”

You can see a full rundown of all the new Alexa voice commands here. A complete list of Alexa voice commands for Xbox are available here.

In addition, Alexa now supports more countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Spain.

In other news, the next Xbox–Project Scarlett–was announced at E3 2019. The next-generation system, which plays Xbox One games, too–is scheduled for release in Holiday 2020. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet; it might depend on Trump’s tariffs.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-july-update-out-now-heres-what-it-does/1100-6468282/

We’ve reached Day 14 of Fortnite‘s ongoing 14 Days of Summer event, which means the final daily challenge is now live on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. For the last mission, you’ll need to destroy seven grills with the Low ‘n Slow harvesting tool, which is unlocked by completing a previous challenge that asks you to launch fireworks along the river (we show you where those can be found in our fireworks locations video guide).

Like many of the other 14 Days of Summer challenges, this mission seems straightforward on the face of it, but you may have some difficultly completing it if you don’t know where the grills are located. Fortunately, there are plenty around the map, so you should be able to complete the challenge fairly quickly once you know where to look. If you need some help finding them, we’ve put together this map and guide to show you where the grills are located.

Where Are All The Grill Locations?

As previously mentioned, you need to destroy a total of seven grills in order to complete this challenge. You don’t need to vandalize all of them within a single match, although you’ll likely be able to destroy a few per round, as many are located fairly close together on the map. We’ve found at least 17 different grills scattered around the island, so there are plenty of options to choose from. The most are located within Paradise Palms and the surrounding desert, but you’ll likely run into a ton of other players looking to complete the same challenge there, so we’d recommend heading to the grills in Snobby Shores instead.

Another thing to keep in mind as you attempt this challenge is that you can revisit the same grills in different matches and they’ll still count toward your progression when destroyed, which should make it much easier to complete to complete the mission. We’ve marked the locations of all the grills we found around the island on the map below.

How To Destroy Grills

Before you can attempt this challenge, you’ll need to have unlocked the Low ‘n Slow harvesting tool, which you’ll receive after completing the challenge to launch three fireworks found along the river bank. Once you’ve unlocked the tool, be sure to equip it before jumping into a match. Then, completing the challenge will simply be a matter of locating grills and smacking them until they’re destroyed. You can watch us complete the challenge in the video at the top of this guide.

Grills Challenge Reward

Once you’ve destroyed all seven grills, you’ll unlock the Griller banner for your troubles, which you can then use as a profile icon. More importantly, if you’ve been keeping up with all the 14 Days of Summer challenges to date, then you’ll be able to unlock a special reward: the Smoothie back bling. If you have outstanding challenges to complete, however, you still have time to do so; while there will be no more new daily challenges, the 14 Days of Summer event will run until July 16, giving you a few more days to wrap up any tasks you might not have completed yet. You can see the full list of challenges, along with links to our guides on the trickier ones, below.

14 Days of Summer Challenges

• Dance at different Beach Parties
• Bounce a giant beach ball in different matches
• Eliminations with the daily unvaulted weapon or the Drum Gun
• Thank the Bus Driver and finish top 20 in different matches
• Pop party balloon decorations
• Search Unicorn Floaties at swimming holes
• Hit a player with a Water Balloon in different matches
• Bounce off of a giant beach umbrella in different matches
• Score trick points with a Driftboard with the Neon Tropics applied to it
• Launch fireworks found along the river bank
• Get a score of 10 or more on a Carnival Clown Board
• Visit a giant beach umbrella and a huge rubber ducky in a single match
• Search the tiny rubber ducky at the spot hidden in the Summertime Splashdown loading screen
• Destroy grills with the Low ‘n Slow harvesting tool

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-grills-location-guide-where-to-destroy-gr/1100-6468274/

Ahead of the game’s release at the end of this month, a demo for Kill la Kill The Game: IF is available now to PlayStation 4 players. The demo’s a little hefty, clocking in just shy of 8GB, but it’s totall free.

The demo will take you through the game’s first story chapter and includes a versus mode with several playable characters including protagonist Ryuko Matoi, antagonist Satsuki Kiryuin, Ira Gamagoori, and Uzu Sanageyama. Additionally, publisher PQube posted a play guide to YouTube showcasing the 3D fighter’s various mechanics. Check out the play guide below to prep yourself for battle.

We got a glimpse of Kill la Kill’s story mode in May, which seems to run in line with Trigger’s 2013 anime with a few differences. The biggest change is a switch in antagonist, going from ultimate series baddie Ragyo Kiryuin to something seemingly far more sinister.

Kill la Kill The Game: IF is set to launch on July 26 for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kill-la-kill-the-game-if-ps4-demo-out-now/1100-6468279/

The hotly-anticipated Shenmue III going Epic exclusive has caused a stir amongst PC Kickstarter backers. Developer Ys Net provided an update on the switch, but the studio is still assuaging concerns. Refunds are now being offered to Kickstarter backers who choose to rescind their investment, and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the company will take responsibility to avoid impacting Shenmue III’s development budget.

Sweeney took to Twitter to deliver the statement, saying in a tweet, “Epic is funding the cost of all Kickstarter refunds resulting from Shenmue III’s move to the Epic Games store.” He notes that this decision is to ensure Ys Net’s development budget remains unaffected by refunds.

In a follow-up tweet, Sweeney said that when any other game goes Epic exclusive after offering rewards on separate PC platforms, “We’ll either coordinate with colleagues at the other stores to ensure key availability in advance, or guarantee refunds at announcement time.” It’s worth noting that Sweeney is talking specifically about crowdfunded projects here.

The options available for Shenmue III Kickstarter backers include a PC physical package, a digital Epic Games Store game key, a PS4 disc, or a PSN code voucher. The PC physical version doesn’t actually contain the game on the disc, though; instead it comes with an Epic Games Store installer and a digital Epic Games Store game key. The Steam version will be made available to those who opt for it but will be delivered “one year later.”

Shenmue III isn’t the only game to become an Epic exclusive. During the PC Gaming Show, where Shenmue III’s Epic Store exclusivity was announced, a handful of games got the exclusive treatment. This includes Cyberpunk 2077, Chivalry II, The Sojourn, Untitled Goose Game, and more. Crowdfunded sci-fi game Outer Wilds also went Epic exclusive, alongside Metro Exodus and The Division 2. Gearbox’s upcoming looter-shooter, Borderlands 3, has also announced an Epic exclusivity deal.

Shenmue III is slated to launch on November 19 for PC and PlayStation 4.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/epic-will-pay-for-shenmue-3-kickstarter-refunds-re/1100-6468273/