Bandai Namco made a number of big announcements for SoulCalibur VI during EVO 2019. Producer Motohiro Okubo appeared on the stage to first announce that Cassandra will be joining the fray as a DLC character. The much-loved Athenian warrior will be available from August 5 and looks to have the same quick but deadly fighting style, utilizing her sword and shield combination to overwhelm her opponents.

On top of that, Bandai Namco also revealed Season 2 of Soul Calibur VI, which includes a new gameplay system. While it didn’t go into detail on what exactly the new mechanic will entail, it looked to be a new counter of some sort. Okubo said that more details on Season 2 will be revealed in the future.

Season 2 of SoulCalibur VI also means a new pass to purchase and, by doing so, players will get access to four new characters. One of these characters is Haohmaru of Samurai Shodown and Samurai Spirits fame. The swordsman can currently be seen and played in the latest Samurai Shodown from SNK, which was released in June 2019 and also had an exciting tournament at Evo.

SoulCalibur VI launched in October 2018 and received favorable reviews. In GameSpot’s SoulCalibur VI review, the game was awarded an 8/10.

“SoulCalibur VI is a fighting game that’s easy to recommend,” it says. “Like all the best titles in the genre, it has a low barrier to entry and high skill ceiling. For those looking to get in a few games with friends it’s welcoming and immediately enjoyable.

“For those committed to ploughing the depths of its systems to get tournament ready, it has plenty to unpack and understand. Better still, those that want to play alone will find SoulCalibur VI has some of the most substantial single-player content in any fighting game today.”

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/evo-soulcalibur-vi-adding-cassandra-tomorrow-samur/1100-6468895/

Bandai Namco has officially confirmed that the next DLC character for Dragon Ball FighterZ is Janemba, as the leak suggested. The character was shown at the conclusion of the Dragon Ball FighterZ Grand Finals at the Evo 2019 fighting game tournament.

As with every other character in the game, Janemba looks true to the source material, with lots of details pulled from the anime to ensure that he looks and feels authentic. He uses his ability to manipulate matter and control over dimensions to create tricky setups that will no doubt be a pain to block. Additional his razor-sharp red sword is another deadly additional tool in his arsenal. Janemba is expected to be available on August 8.

Surprisingly, a brief look at Gogeta SSGSS followed the Janemba showcase. Gogeta SSGSS will be the fifth DLC character in Fighterz Pass 2. Producer Tomoko Hiroki said there would be more information about him in the future. The sixth character in Fighterz Pass 2 is the Dragon Ball Super version of Broly.

Dragon Ball FighterZ’s FighterZ Pass 2 retails for $25 USD / $36 AUD / £20 GBP. Jiren, Videl, and GT Goku are already available as part of the pass, or can be purchased individually for $5 USD / $7 AUD / £4 GBP.

The Dragon Ball FighterZ Grand Finals at Evo concluded with Japanese player Goichi defeating last year’s champion SonicFox. The pair first met in the Winner’s Finals, where Goichi defeated SonicFox to send him into the loser’s bracket. SonicFox fought his way back to rematch Goichi in Grand Finals. However, unlike last year–when the two also met–this time SonicFox was defeated.

Goichi burst into tears the moment his winning blow landed, and SonicFox jumped to congratulate his opponent. Despite being fierce rivals, the two showed each other a great deal of respect throughout the tournament, often casually laughing together after tense battles and recognizing each other’s skill. In the final moment, SonicFox was the one to raise Goichi’s arms into the air and invite the massive crowd to recognize the new best Dragon Ball FighterZ in the world.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/evo-new-dragon-ball-fighterz-trailer-shows-janemba/1100-6468892/

Xur’s arrival in Destiny 2 has lost some of its excitement as the game’s second year of content draws to a close. Most players who login to Destiny regularly already have most or all the Exotic weapons and armor the weekend vendor carries–which are those from Destiny 2 Year One and the Forsaken expansion. Anything newer isn’t available, which means if you’ve been playing Destiny for a long time, there’s usually no reason to bother tracking Xur down.

Sometimes, though, Xur’s wares are worth checking out. While Exotic weapons in Destiny 2 always have the same perks, Exotic armor gets random perks–which means that Xur’s version of an Exotic helmet or pair of boots might be slightly different from the one you already have. This week, Xur showed up in the Tower in Destiny 2 with a great role on an Exotic piece of armor, and if you play Titan, you should pick it up.

Head to the Tower’s Hangar to find Xur, who is positioned on a catwalk on the north end. You’re going to want to pick up the Exotic helmet he’s offering called One-Eyed Mask. This Exotic is great for the Crucible: its special perk marks enemies who damage you, and if you track them down and get your revenge, you’re granted a damage boost and an overshield. That makes One-Eyed Mask a favorite in Destiny 2’s competitive modes by itself, but Xur’s version has another great perk: Enhanced Hand Cannon Targeting.

Targeting buffs in Destiny 2 make guns more accurate, boosting their Target Acquisition stat–which basically helps you land headshots. The Enhanced version of those perks are pretty rare, so to get one on an Exotic helmet is great. The Hand Cannon version, though, is probably the best for Crucible. Most of the best PvP guns in Destiny 2 are hand cannons, like Not Forgotten and Luna’s Howl.

This combination of perks makes One-Eyed Mask a pretty phenomenal find, especially if you’re preparing to head into the Crucible to grind Destiny 2’s current seasonal event, the Solstice of Heroes. The Mask will run you 23 Legendary shards, so hurry over and pick it up–you only have until the weekly reset on Tuesday, August 6, to make your purchase.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-xur-has-a-must-grab-exotic-for-titans/1100-6468891/

Unlike other major stores, Best Buy didn’t try too hard to compete during Amazon Prime Day in July, but the retailer has followed up with a major sale of its own this weekend with some deals that are comparable to what we saw during Prime Day. As usual with Best Buy sales, the event focuses largely on general tech deals on things like TVs, computers, smart home devices, and more, but there are some solid game and console deals to be had this weekend as well.

The sale includes some first-party Switch games for $45-$50, which is pretty much the cheapest they get, so it’s a good time to pick up Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu if you’re interested in any of those games. Acclaimed PS4 exclusives like Marvel’s Spider-Man and God of War are also down to $20. There are a ton of gaming accessories on sale, with Xbox One wireless controllers for $20 off, refurbished Switch Joy-Cons for only $54, and a 64GB Switch memory card for $25.

Quick look: Best Buy’s best game deals

• BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle — $30
• Devil May Cry 5 — $40
• The Division 2 — $30
• God of War — $20
• Judgment — $40
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — $50
• Marvel’s Spider-Man — $20
• Metro Exodus — $30
• Nier: Automata – Game of the Yorha Edition — $25
• Octopath Traveler — $45
• Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu — $45
• Samurai Shodown — $50
• Super Mario Odyssey — $50

We’ve rounded up some of the best gaming deals that caught our eye in Best Buy’s sale below; plus, check out the best deals on smartwatches, tablets, and more from our friends over at CNET. The sale ends Sunday, so don’t wait too long if you see something you like.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man – PS4

$20 ($40)

Fight crime and swing through the streets of New York City in this acclaimed PS4 exclusive, which is on sale for only $20.

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons (refurbished)

$54 ($80)

These Geek Squad-certified refurbished Joy-Cons come at a deep discount compared to their hefty list price of $80. You can get them on sale for just $54.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Switch

$50 ($60)

The ultimate party game is on Nintendo Switch, including all the characters and tracks from the Wii U version, new vehicles, and more. It’s $10 off, selling for $50 at Best Buy right now.

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SanDisk 64GB MicroSD Memory Card for Nintendo Switch

$25 ($50)

Running out of memory on your Nintendo Switch? This memory card has double the amount of storage that the console itself comes with, so you’ll have room to add plenty more games to your library.

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Xbox One Wireless Controller (Phantom White)

$50 ($70)

Add a new wireless controller to your collection for $20 off. The special edition Phantom White controller is on sale for $50 (its list price is $70, but other colors are discounted, too.

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WD 1TB My Passport Go Portable SSD + 64TB Flash Drive

$130 ($170)

This portable SSD is an excellent solution for storing and accessing files on the go, and it’s compatible with PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.

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Nintendo Switch console (refurbished)

$275 ($300)

If new releases like Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Wolfenstein: Youngblood are making you consider picking up a Switch, you can grab a Geek Squad-certified refurbished console at Best Buy for $25 off.

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Acer Nitro 15.6″ Gaming Laptop

$580 ($800)

This budget laptop is even more appealing now that it’s on sale for $220 off–you can get it for $580 instead of $800 at Best Buy. With a 1920×1080 resolution, an Intel Core i5 processor, and Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card, this 15.6-inch Acer laptop is a great affordable option for those looking to get into PC gaming.

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Toshiba TV and Xbox One S console with free copy of Madden NFL 20

Save $130

Best Buy is currently offering the Toshiba 43-inch 2160p 4K Fire TV in a bundle with the Xbox One S and a free digital copy of Madden NFL 20 (Xbox One), which just released August 2. The TV is $80 off, dropping its price to $250, and the Xbox One S bundles are each $65 off, dropping their price to $235 (you may not see the Xbox One discount until checkout). Just be sure to verify you see Madden 20 added during checkout–some of our editors didn’t see the digital code included at checkout, while others did.

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-ps4-switch-xbox-one-deals-in-best-buys-mega-w/1100-6468877/

Pokemon Go‘s August Community Day takes place this weekend, but that isn’t the only event beginning in the game soon. Niantic has announced a new gift-themed event, which is set to kick off on Monday, August 5, and it’ll introduce yet another new Shiny Pokemon to the game.

From August 5-19, the number of gifts you can carry in your inventory will be increased to 20. Additionally, Niantic will be upping the number of gifts you can open each day to 30. Any Eggs you receive from these gifts will also only require 2 km to hatch, but the Pokemon that can appear from them are those that can normally be found in 7 km Eggs.

One such Pokemon is Bonsly, the baby form of Sudowoodo. Not only will you be able to hatch it from 2 km Eggs, you’ll also have a chance of hatching a Shiny Bonsly for the first time. You can’t tell what Pokemon will hatch from an Egg before you begin incubating it, so you’ll need to exchange a lot of gifts and hatch as many Eggs as you can if you’re hoping to add a Shiny Bonsly to your collection.

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In the meantime, August’s Community Day takes place this Saturday, August 3. The featured Pokemon this time will be Ralts. Throughout the event, Ralts will spawn in the wild much more often than it normally does, and you’ll have a chance of encountering a Shiny Ralts for the first time. If you can evolve it into one of its final forms, Gardevoir or Gallade, up to an hour after the Community Day ends, the Pokemon will learn the event-exclusive move Synchronoise.

That’s not all that’s happening in Pokemon Go right now. Team Rocket recently invaded the game, and now they have even more kinds of Shadow Pokemon in tow. The Legendary Rayquaza also recently returned to Raid Battles. The Pokemon will be available again until September 2, and this time, you’ll have a chance to capture a Shiny Rayquaza.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-gos-next-event-adds-new-shiny/1100-6468883/