Star Wars Battlefront 2 Update Adds New Planet This Month

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As developer DICE prepares Star Wars Battlefront II for its upcoming Cooperation update, publisher EA has confirmed that the first-person shooter will add the planet Felucia to the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One game on September 25.

According to an EA blog post, Felucia is broken up into five distinct posts, each with a set theme. Command Post Village will feature structures that “almost blend into the environment.” Command Post Sarlacc is a “narrow structure overlook[ing] the now-deceased Sarlacc.” Command Post Farm is a “relatively open [area]” with multiple entrances. Command Post Caves contains a “network of open-air caves” in a fairly secluded location. Finally, Command Post Swamp is “surrounded by fairly open terrain” with an ample amount of cover.

EA says that while Felucia looks captivating, the environment is pretty hostile. Harmless-looking mushrooms will explode and a few of the planet’s flora can leave behind a dangerous gas that will inflict damage on anyone caught in it. Felucia comes packaged in Battlefront II’s Cooperation update, which is scheduled to launch on September 25. Full release notes are expected to arrive early next week.

In June, franchise design director Dennis Brännvall outlined some new content headed to Battlefront II. This includes the Droidekas and the Galactic Republic TX-130 tank from the Clone Wars. Further, DICE revealed a roadmap for Battlefront II that features new single-player content, a four-player online co-op mode, tweaks and changes to certain game types, and more.

Battlefront II is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The game comes included in an EA Access/EA Play subscription on PC/Xbox One.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-battlefront-2-update-adds-new-planet-thi/1100-6469949/

Pokemon Go: How To Get Unova Stones And Evolve Gen 5 Pokemon

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The first wave of Gen 5 Pokemon have officially invaded Pokemon Go. Players around the world can now catch a handful of monsters originally from the Unova region in Pokemon Black and White versions, and to coincide with their arrival, Niantic has also introduced a new evolutionary item to the game called the Unova Stone.

Similar to the Sinnoh Stone that debuted earlier this year, the Unova Stone is used to evolve certain Pokemon from its respective region, making it a valuable item to have. However, getting your hands on one will require quite a bit of work. If you’re unsure of how to obtain one, we break down how to get an Unova Stone and which Pokemon require it to evolve below.

How To Get Unova Stones

At present, the only known way to get an Unova Stone in Pokemon Go is by achieving a Research Breakthrough, which is tied to how many Field Research tasks you complete. As a refresher, you can obtain Field Research tasks by spinning the Photo Disc at Poke Stops. The first task you clear each day will reward you with a stamp, and once you’ve collected seven stamps, you’ll achieve a Research Breakthrough and earn a handful of items–including potentially an Unova Stone. However, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll get the stone, so you may need to achieve a few Breakthroughs before you finally obtain one.

Which Pokemon Evolve Using Unova Stones?

Only a handful of Gen 5 Pokemon are currently available in Pokemon Go, and among them, four require an Unova Stone–as well as a number of Candies–to evolve. That includes the three elemental monkeys Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour, each of which is currently exclusive to certain regions. You can see the full list of Pokemon that require an Unova Stone to evolve below:

  • Lampent -> Chandelure
  • Pansage -> Simisage
  • Pansear -> Simisear
  • Panpour -> Simipour

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-how-to-get-unova-stones-and-evolve-gen-/1100-6469946/

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Open Beta Starts Next Week

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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint launches in October, but you can jump in to an open beta a little sooner than that. Ubisoft has announced that the beta will run from September 26-29 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

The beta will be staggered between platforms, but the times themselves are synced up globally so you can play with other ghosts across the world. Ubisoft also said this open beta will take into account some of the feedback from the recent closed beta, with a blog that details the exact improvements forthcoming.

The open beta will include your first look at the Ghost War PvP, with only Elimination Mode open for the test. It will consist of four maps: Skell Port, PMC Camp, Cold War Bunker, and Deserted Harbor.

In the PvE mode, you’ll have access to two new regions that weren’t available in the closed beta–New Argyll and Infinity–for a total of six. You’ll also be able to play five missions in total, three of which are new from the closed beta: Back to Basics, Skell on the Move, and The Enemy of My Enemy. The skill-testing Drone Areas are back from the closed beta as well.

Ubisoft notes that your progress from the beta won’t transfer to the main game. This will be the first major release in Ubisoft’s Uplay+ subscription, which gives you unlimited access to new Ubisoft releases. If you’re a subscriber as of October 1, you’ll get early access to the Breakpoint Ultimate Edition. The studio also recently revealed Breakpoint’s PC specs.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Open Beta Pre-Loading (Sept 24)

  • PS4, Xbox One, Uplay
    • 3 AM PT
    • 6 AM ET
    • 11 AM BST
    • 8 PM AEST
  • Epic Game Store
    • 8 AM PT
    • 11 AM ET
    • 4 PM BST
    • 1 AM AEST (Sept 25)

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Open Beta Start Time (Sept 26)

  • PS4, Xbox One, Uplay
    • 3 AM PT
    • 6 AM ET
    • 11 AM BST
    • 8 PM AEST
  • Epic Game Store
    • 8 AM PT
    • 11 AM ET
    • 4 PM BST
    • 1 AM AEST (Sept 27)

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Open Beta End Time (Sept 29)

  • 7 AM PT
  • 10 AM ET
  • 3 PM BST
  • 12 AM AEST (Sept 30)

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-recon-breakpoint-open-beta-starts-next-week/1100-6469947/

The Baron introduced as third of five factions for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

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The Baron introduced as third of five factions for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

Those who are loyal to the criminal underbelly of Seattle.

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta Pre-Loading Now Live On Xbox One, PC

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The beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has begun pre-loading on PC and Xbox One, so you can load up your version of choice to be ready for the impending test.

The pre-load comes on the heels of a successful first beta test that ran from September 12-15. That one was exclusive to PS4 owners, but another test planned for the weekend of September 19 will expand to PC and Xbox One pre-orders as well. It will include the first taste of the massive Ground War multiplayer mode, as well as the ability to throw down against other players cross-platform. According to an FAQ, you can opt out of cross-platform play if you only want to play with your own platform compatriots. You can also earn a shotgun by participating in the beta.

Meanwhile, Infinity Ward recently revealed that the campaign will be around the length that you’ve come to expect from a Call of Duty title, though studio narrative director Taylor Kurosaki did say that the hour count can vary.

One thing Modern Warfare definitely won’t have, though, is a battle royale mode. The studio said while it loves battle royale, it’s just not pursuing that direction for this game. Kurosaki joked that with all the other modes, battle royale “won’t fit in the box” and asked, “how much do you want?!”

Modern Warfare releases on October 25 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. For more details, check out our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare pre-order guide.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta Details

PS4 Exclusive Beta Dates

  • September 12-13 (Early Access, PS4)
  • September 14-16 (Open beta, PS4)

Cross-Play Beta Dates

  • September 19-20 (Early access, PC and Xbox One; open beta, PS4)
  • September 21-23 (Open beta, PS4, Xbox One, and PC)

Cross-Play Beta Start Times

  • September 19 (PS4 open beta; Xbox One/PC early access)
    • 10 AM PT
    • 1 PM ET
    • 6 PM BST
    • 3 AM AET (September 20)
  • September 20 (PS4, Xbox One, PC open beta)
    • 6 PM PT
    • 9 PM ET
    • 2 AM BST (September 21)
    • 11 AM AET (September 21)

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-beta-pre-loading-now-l/1100-6469909/

PS4 Demo Of Legend of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel 3 Now Live

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Ahead of its launch next month, developer Nihon Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III has a free demo available now on PlayStation 4. You may need to free up some space as the demo sits at about 13GB, but it seems you can transfer your save file to the full game.

The demo will allow you to experience the “opening moments” of Trails of Cold Steel III as you come to know the next generation of Class VII. The PlayStation store outlines how to acquire the trophy for completing the prologue. Create a save before the final boss encounter, transfer that save file to the full game, and beat the boss in the full game to get the trophy.

Sony’s Trails of Cold Steel III guided demo overview, below, walks through basic combat mechanics, character introductions and lore, gameplay features, and more. Some activities available in the demo include fishing and a new collectible card game called “Vantage Masters.” The demo will also include a “Backstory” tab where you can catch up on the series.

Last month, we sat down with Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo to talk about localization and the future of the Trails franchise. Kondo also said his studio is negotiating with “multiple publishers” on porting its games to Nintendo Switch. For now, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III will launch on October 22 exclusively for PlayStation 4.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-demo-of-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-/1100-6469945/

Pokemon Go Community Day For October Announced, Features Trapinch

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Pokemon Go‘s September Community Day may have only recently ended, but developer Niantic has already announced the first details for next month’s event. October’s Community Day is set for Saturday, October 12, and this time, players will have more chances to catch another Pokemon originally from Ruby and Sapphire: Trapinch.

Throughout the event, Trapinch will appear in the wild much more often than normal, and you’ll also have a chance of encountering a Shiny Trapinch in Go for the first time. On top of that, the Ant Pit Pokemon will be able to learn a special event-exclusive move if you evolve it all the way into its final form, Flygon, by the end of the Community Day, although Niantic hasn’t revealed what that attack will be yet.

In addition to increased Trapinch spawns, Niantic will offer a couple of other bonuses during October’s Community Day. This time, you’ll earn three times the usual amount of XP when you capture a Pokemon during the event. As usual, any Lure Modules you use during the Community Day will also last for three hours rather than 30 minutes.

Much like September’s Community Day, October’s event will take place earlier than usual, from 11 AM to 2 PM local time. You can find more details about the event on the official Pokemon Go website.

In the meantime, the first Gen 5 Pokemon have made their debut in Pokemon Go. The new monsters arrived as part of the mobile game’s final set of Ultra Bonuses, which also includes the return of Mewtwo to five-star Raids. Alongside the new Pokemon, Niantic has added a new evolutionary item called the Unova Stone, which is used to evolve certain Gen 5 monsters. You can read how to get the Unova Stone in our guide. For more Pokemon Go news, be sure to check out the links below.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-community-day-for-october-announced-fea/1100-6469941/

Crypto, Apex Legends’ New Character, Is Already In The Game (But Not Playable)

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A figure who appears to be Cryto–long believed to be the eleventh playable character coming to Apex Legends, thanks to datamining and outright leaks–has been spotted in Respawn’s battle royale. If you travel to Singh Labs, added to King’s Canyon during the limited-time Voidwalker event, you can spot the character believed to be Crypto in a secret room.

Crypto disappears once you spot him, so if you want to see him, your squad will have to reach the Singh Labs and enter the secret room ahead of other players. Upon entering the labs, head towards some suspiciously propped open doors, noticed by Reddit user FrozenFroh, and break them down. You can also squeeze by them if you prefer. Inside you’ll see Crypto finishing up a download on one of the labs’ computers. Upon noticing you, he’ll panic, yank out his hard drive, and run out with his drone in tow.

The mysterious hacker has had a presence in Apex Legends for a long time, first teased back in June after Octane’s introduction and before Wattson was even on most player’s radar. FrozenFroh found that teaser too–Crypto’s laptop secretly hidden on the King’s Canyon map. Crypto would then be alluded to again during the start of Apex Legends Season 2, when the cinematic trailer for the season showcased the hacker as the one responsible for destroying the tower that kept the flyers and leviathans at bay.

As Season 2 has wound down, Crypto’s presence in King’s Canyon has grown more noticeable. In the Wraith-focused cinematic short that released alongside the start of the Voidwalker event, you can see the interdimensional skirmisher insert a flash drive into a Singh Labs’ computer, which injects hacking software that’s marked with Crypto’s trademark callsign.

King’s Canyon has experienced strange glitches too, most likely the result of the person who’s attempting to decrypt…the King’s Canyon computers? Maybe? It hasn’t been very clear. All we know is that some of the screens in King’s Canyon have glitched out and begun showing a progress bar for the decryption and the bar has been steadily filling up more each time throughout the Voidwalker event, finally completely filling this past weekend–which coincides with Crypto’s appearance on the map. The announcer’s voice has also been occasionally garbled in the game–the glitch popped up whenever one of Crypto’s decryption attempts failed to fully complete. Crypto wants something, but what he wants remains unclear.

His recent appearance on the map presents the most clues, hinting that Crypto’s hacks have not been malicious against the Legends and he is actually trying to achieve something. The computer Crypto is pulling data from seems to control the massive void portal connected to the labs. Thanks to the Wraith cinematic short, it’s now confirmed that the void portals can connect to other dimensions and someone can travel to them with the right harness. In Wraith’s case, she uses the gauntlet on her forearm and the labs seem to be studying how to emulate this technology so others can do the same.

Before he shuts down what he’s working on, you can see Crypto is trying to redirect the void portal to connect to a place called World’s Edge. World’s Edge isn’t a reference to anything Titanfall-related so it’s difficult to accurately guess what it could be, or if it even matters for Crypto’s official introduction–which is expected to coincide with the addition of a new weapon and map change with the launch of Season 3. Given that it seems to be a new location, however, it could be possible that World’s Edge is in reference to the Season 3 map change or a hint that we’re getting a brand-new, second map for Apex Legends. Only time will tell.

Apex Legends is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/crypto-apex-legends-new-character-is-already-in-th/1100-6469943/

Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Character Gogeta Arrives This Month

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After a brief showing during an EVO 2019 trailer, it appears the fusion Gogeta is poised to join Dragon Ball FighterZ‘s roster on September 26.

The news comes from Ryokutya2089’s report of the latest V-Jump issue, which was translated by Gematsu. Gogeta is expected retail for $5 USD / $7 AUD / £4 GBP, and comes equipped with his signature “Stardust Breaker” and “Ultimate Kamehameha” special attacks. Developer Arc System Works and publisher Bandai Namco have yet to make an official announcement.

Gogeta is the fifth DLC character in Dragon Ball FighterZ’s FighterZ Pass 2, which includes GT Goku, Janemba, Jiren, and Videl. The pass’ final DLC character, Broly (from Dragon Ball Super) has yet to be revealed. The FighterZ Pass 2 retails for $25 USD / $36 AUD / £20 GBP, but each DLC character can be purchased individually for $5 USD / $7 AUD / £4 GBP.

Dragon Ball FighterZ’s last DLC character, Janemba, leaked ahead of his official release. During EVO 2019, Bandai Namco officially announced Janemba with a flashy trailer that concluded with a glance of Gogeta. Janemaba joined Dragon Ball FighterZ’s roster on August 8 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-ball-fighterz-dlc-character-gogeta-arrives-/1100-6469944/

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Pre-Order Guide: Exotics, Deluxe Edition, And More

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The release of Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, the game’s next DLC expansion, is fast approaching, and if you’re considering a pre-order, so you’re ready for all of the new content, then good news: we’ve put together this little guide for everything you need to know before making a decision.

First thing you need to know is Destiny 2 is going free-to-play with the release of Shadowkeep on October 1. This new version of Destiny 2 is called New Light and includes everything but the annual pass and Forsaken expansion. Thankfully, you don’t have to own Forsaken to access any content from Shadowkeep. Unlike all previous Destiny 2 expansions, there is no physical edition for Shadowkeep, so your choices are limited to your respective platform’s digital storefronts.

In addition to the expansion, you’ll also get the Season of the Undying’s season pass. Of course, the Season of the Undying will only be active for three months, so if you pass on pre-ordering and pick up Shadowkeep in the future, then it’s important to know that you’ll get the season pass for whichever season is currently active at the time.

In addition to the new expansion, October 1 marks the day Destiny 2 on PC migrates from Battle.net to Steam. Please check out the links below to learn how to set this up, so your account is ready on day one. We’ve also provided a link that teaches you how to set up cross-save, allowing you to play on multiple platforms. Unfortunately, however, you will need to own the expansions on every platform you wish to play on.

Destiny 2 pre-order bonuses

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All pre-orders of Shadowkeep come with the Two-Tailed Fox Exotic Rocket Launcher and the Chasing Kitsune Hive-themed Ornament.

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

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The $35 base version of Destiny 2: Shadowkeep comes with the Shadowkeep expansion, Season of the Undying, and pre-order bonuses. If you buy the base version after the Season of the Undying ends, you’ll get the current, active season’s pass. Additional season passes will cost 1,000 Silver (around $10 USD).

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Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Digital Deluxe edition

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The $60 Digital Deluxe edition comes with everything from the base version, in addition to the Digital Deluxe Pack, which includes four season passes, the Hearing Whispers Exotic Emote, an Eris Morn Exotic Ghost Shell, and the Benighted Omen Emblem.

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-shadowkeep-pre-order-guide-exotics-delux/1100-6469942/