Black Ops 4 Giving Free Multiplayer Map Access And Double XP This Weekend

Treyarch is giving players plenty of incentives to jump into Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 this weekend. On top of the ongoing Shamrock & Awe event, the developer is holding a free access period for all of the game’s Black Ops Pass multiplayer maps, with a double XP event on top of that for good measure.

Beginning at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on March 15, players across PS4, Xbox One, and PC will be able to jump into all four of the maps included in the paid Black Ops Pass–Elevation, Madagascar, Casino, and Lockup–at no charge. The free period is scheduled to run until the same time on Monday, March 18.

In addition to that, Treyarch is doling out double rewards in all of the game’s modes this weekend. Those who dive into multiplayer or Zombies will receive twice as much XP as normal, while Blackout players will get double Merits. On top of that, Treyarch is offering 2x tier progression this weekend, allowing you to unlock Black Market rewards much faster.

Beyond this weekend’s events, Treyarch has also rolled out a new patch for Black Ops 4. This one primarily addresses numerous bugs and implements stability improvements across modes. Among other things, the developer has adjusted the new Hellcatraz Gauntlet in Zombies and reduced the Purifier’s damage and range in Blackout. You can read the full patch notes on Reddit.

The aforementioned Shamrock & Awe event is now live on PS4 and will expand to Xbox One and PC next week. It adds new content to all of Black Ops 4’s modes, along with St. Patrick’s Day-themed goodies in the Black Market. Everyone who simply logs into the game during the event will also unlock the “Precious” gesture and a new animated calling card.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-ops-4-giving-free-multiplayer-map-access-and/1100-6465595/

Borderlands Dev Releases Another Teaser, And This One Really Looks Like Borderlands

Gearbox Software is headed to PAX East later this month in Boston, and the developer will apparently have a lot to show and discuss. The studio has now released a third teaser image, and this one really looks like Borderlands.

A pixelated photo posted to Gearbox’s Twitter account shows what appears to be a Borderlands character staring at … something in the distance. Despite being fuzzy, the image seems to depict a Borderlands-like setting.

It’s a decidedly different look from the teaser image released earlier, which shows some kind of robotic creature on an operating table. That teaser image doesn’t contain the kind of cel-shaded presentation that the Borderlands series is known for.

Interestingly, today’s teaser, and the one released the day prior, were labeled as teaser images for “another game” to be revealed at PAX. This suggests that Gearbox may have two or more games to reveal at the show.

In addition to operating as a development studio, Gearbox is a publisher as well. The company most recently published We Happy Few and Bulletstorm: Full Clip, so it’s possible Gearbox announces a published game at PAX East in addition to the expected Borderlands 3.

Whatever Gearbox has to reveal, it’ll likely happen during the company’s panel at PAX East’s biggest hall. That panel, to take place on March 28, promises “never-before-seen reveals, exclusives, and surprises.” It will also be live streamed for those not attending the Boston, Mass. event.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-dev-releases-another-teaser-and-this-o/1100-6465596/

Destiny 2 Thorn Strike: Absolutely Do Not Do This In Savathun’s Song

The quest to unlock Destiny 1‘s loved and reviled Exotic hand cannon Thorn in Destiny 2 is now live, and some players have already worked their way through to unlock the powerful, legendary gun. The Thorn quest isn’t too difficult in general, until you hit the last step: a tougher version of the Savathun’s Song Strike that includes a bunch of tough-to-handle modifiers and additions.

The Strike is likely to put most players through their paces, thanks to the modifiers making all the Hive enemies found within it hit a lot harder. We’ve put together a guide for getting Thorn that can help–beginning with the information you need to actually find the Thorn quest’s start–but it’s going to come down to grit, gumption, and skill to actually defeat Savathun’s Song and the Arbiters to get a Thorn of your very own.

Players have been working over Savathun’s Song for quite a while now, and they’ve gotten pretty good at it. In fact, even in the Nightfall version of the Strike, it’s usually possible to hit the boss so hard you kill it in one phase, rather than having to deal with it warping all over the arena and calling in tons of Hive reinforcements. It certainly makes the Strike a lot easier.

That was probably the thinking in one run we did of the Thorn version of the Strike, Chasm of Screams, in which we found that Super abilities such as Blade Barrage could still wallop Savathun’s Song, even if the difficulty had been amped up. After several failed attempts to finish the Strike and claim Thorn, our team–composed of folks gathered from the Destiny 2 app’s Looking For Group feature–decided to try to take down Savathun first and go after the other bosses at the end of the Thorn Strike afterward.

Turns out, you should definitely not do that. Under no circumstances should you kill Savathun’s Song before the last phase of the Chasm of Screams Strike.Doing so automatically fails you, forcing you to run the whole Strike over again.

The thing that sets Chasm of Screams apart from the regular version of Savathun’s Song is the Arbiters, a set of Hive Knights that appear throughout the Strike. You have to kill all of them, and that includes the two that spawn right at the end of the fight with the boss. If you take out Savathun’s Song before they spawn, the Strike will end as normal–and you won’t get Thorn.

We’ve got plenty more tips about how to speed your way through the Thorn quest and take home the villainous hand cannon. You might also want to read up on the lore behind Thorn, its rival The Last Word, and what they’ve all got to do with the Drifter.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-thorn-strike-absolutely-do-not-do-this-i/1100-6465597/

The Steam Games You Can Play For Free This Weekend

If you’re active on Steam, you’re probably very familiar with Steam’s free weekend sales, where a couple of games are given a free-to-play trial period for players who may not otherwise try them. This weekend’s games have been announced, so let’s take a look at what’s free to play on Steam right now, as well as discounts for the games themselves.

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Steam’s latest free weekend kicks off with Two Point Hospital, a business simulation games released last year in which you play as a hospital administrator who runs a hospital–including designing the layout and hiring staff–with the goal of quickly curing patients of various made-up, comical illnesses. In GameSpot’s Two Point Hospital review, critic James Swinbanks described the game as “modern and enjoyable,” with “irresistible charm and wit.”

“The exaggerated, cartoon look and relaxed approach to management make it inviting enough for most players, while the deeper aspects of its economy are enough to keep seasoned players engaged,” he wrote.

Two Point Hospital is free to play now through Monday, March 18 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. It’s a great time to give the game a try, as new items will be available in-game this weekend, and the second DLC, Pebberley Island, launches on Monday. If you like Two Point Hospital, the game will also be 33% off all weekend.

Play or purchase Two Point Hospital on Steam »

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If you like digital collectible card games like Hearthstone, you’ll probably like Faeria, which is also free to play on Steam this weekend. A cross between card game and board game, Faeria is a strategy game with a unique living board that you can shape into lakes, mountains, deserts, and more, creating your own unique territory (which allows for unique abilities) while also pursuing your opponent. All 300 cards can be collected in under 50 hours, according to Steam. Free to play through Sunday, Faeria is also 50% off at just $12.49 until Monday, March 18 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. The premium bundle is also on sale for just $28.56 (61% off).

Play or purchase Faeria on Steam »

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Several developer tools are also free on Steam this week and through the weekend. Create the RPG of your dreams with RPG Maker MV, or make a retro-style pixel game using Pixel Game Maker. If visual novels are more your jam, then you can use (you guessed it) Visual Novel Maker to bring your story to life. And of course, they’re all discounted to purchase this weekend: RPG Maker MV is just $20 (75% off), Pixel Game Maker MV is $63.74 (25% off), and Visual Novel Maker is $36 (40% off) until Tuesday, March 19 (you get an extra day with these).

For an even better deal, the Maker Series is available as a bundle for $76.14 (63% off), with several different packages and DLC for RPG Maker and Visual Novel Maker. Pixel Game Maker is still in Steam Early Access, so that software isn’t part of the bundle and will continue to be updated.

Play or purchase RPG Maker MV »
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Play or purchase Visual Novel Maker on Steam »

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While not part of this weekend’s free-to-play Steam sale, it’s worth mentioning that Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT‘s free edition is now available indefinitely on Steam. The RPG is a console port of Dissidia Final Fantasy, which traded turn-based action for real-time battles. In our Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT review, GameSpot’s Alessandro Fillari felt the game faltered in many aspects, but did offer a diverse range of interesting characters, clever combat, and a charming story. Since it’s now free to play, you might as well check it out.

Play or purchase Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT »

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-steam-games-you-can-play-for-free-this-weekend/1100-6465591/

Fortnite Secret Battle Star Location For Season 8 Week 3 (Discovery Challenge Guide)

We’re another week deeper into Season 8 of Fortnite, and Epic has rolled out a new set of challenges to complete on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Week 3’s tasks run the gamut from destroying cacti to searching where the magnifying glass sits on the Treasure Map loading screen, with precious Battle Stars up for grabs for each challenge you complete.

The ostensible reason to clear as many challenges as you can is to level up your Battle Pass and unlock the new Season 8 rewards, but there’s an added incentive. If you finish all of the challenges from a given week, you’ll complete a related Discovery challenge, which will reward you with a special loading screen that contains a subtle clue pointing to a free Battle Star or Banner–depending on the week–hiding somewhere around the island.

Finish three full weekly sets of challenges in Season 8 and you’ll unlock the loading screen below. This one depicts Sidewinder, one of the new skins introduced this season, fleeing a trap-infested temple with a golden serpent artifact under her arm. Look on the back wall just beneath her right elbow, however, and you’ll spot the clue–an etching of a temple.

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Your first inclination will likely be to head to Sunny Steps, where the new Aztec-like pyramids are located, but the clue is actually pointing to a smaller shrine to the south of the area and east of the massive volcano. You can see its exact location on the map below. Chart a course there at the beginning of a match, find the shrine, and the Battle Star will appear on the steps. Collect it then finish the match and your Battle Pass will level up by one tier.

If you need further help finding the hidden Battle Star, you can watch where we go to collect it in the video at the top of this guide. However, like usual, the Battle Star won’t appear in the game unless you’ve completed the required number of challenges and unlocked the above loading screen, so you can’t simply head to the right place and expect to find it if you haven’t put in the necessary work.

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Along with Week 3’s new challenges, Epic has brought back the heist-themed Getaway mode and its related High Stakes challenges for a limited time this week. Complete those by Tuesday, March 19 and you’ll be able to unlock new and returning rewards, including the crowbar pickaxe skin. You can read more details about the Getaway mode in Epic’s 8.10 update patch notes. We also have tips to help you complete this season’s trickier challenges in our full Season 8 challenges guide.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-secret-battle-star-location-for-season-8-/1100-6465592/

Pokemon Go Rayquaza Raid Event Begins Tomorrow

Pokemon Go players who missed their chance to catch Rayquaza last year will have soon have another opportunity to do so. Niantic is bringing the Legendary Sky High Pokemon back for a special Raid event this weekend–but like before, it won’t be around for very long.

From March 15-18, Rayquaza will make an encore appearance in Raid Battles around the world. Before you can capture the Legendary Pokemon, you’ll first need to team up with other players in-person and battle it. If your group manages to defeat it, you’ll receive a handful of Premier Balls along with an opportunity to catch it.

Rayquaza is a dual Dragon/Flying-type, which makes it particularly susceptible to Ice-type attacks, so you’ll want to bring along Pokemon such as Mamoswine and Lapras to battle it. Dragon is also one of the few Pokemon types that is vulnerable to itself, so other Dragon Pokemon such as Giratina and Salamence should prove to be effective as well.

Niantic periodically brings back previous Legendary Pokemon for special Raid Weekend events such as this one. Last month, the Eon Pokemon Latias returned for a limited time, and Niantic has teased that its twin, Latios, will also come back for a Raid event in the near future.

In other Pokemon Go news, the game’s next Community Day event takes place on Saturday, March 23. The featured Pokemon this time will be Treecko. The Legendary Pokemon Dialga is also set to show up in Raid Battles until March 28.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-rayquaza-raid-event-begins-tomorrow/1100-6465585/

Assassin’s Creed 3: Remastered Will Include Gameplay Improvements

Ubisoft has announced what gameplay changes are included in the upcoming remaster for Assassin’s Creed III. The game will be receiving additional updates on the Switch version as well, most of which take advantage of the console’s unique features.

The gameplay changes for Assassin’s Creed III: Remastered are detailed in the March Monthly Update for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Ubisoft stated that many of the changes are to create a “better balance between action and stealth” in the game. Double assassinations, which existed in the original AC3, are now easier to pull off. Whistling to attract enemy guards, which you only could do from behind cover before, can now also be done from bushes. Free-aiming long-range weapons–which was added into the franchise in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag–is being implemented into the remaster as well, allowing more control with Ratonhnhaké:ton’s pistols and bow.

AC3: Remastered also includes “additional weapons for crafting,” an updated in-game economy, and a new UI that incorporates color-blind settings. The game will include new Legacy outfits as well, which allow Ratonhnhaké:ton to dress up as protagonists from other Assassin’s Creed games, such as Origins‘ Bayek and Odyssey’s Alexios.

For the Switch version, AC3: Remastered will receive a few additional gameplay changes. The Switch version will include touch screen support for navigating the game’s menu. There will also be motion control for aiming with long-range weapons. The design of the UI will be tweaked for the Switch version to better adapt to the console’s feature of going back and forth between docked and handheld, and HD rumble support has been added as well.

AC3: Remastered is scheduled to release for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on March 29, and for Nintendo Switch on May 21. The game will release as a standalone title, but is also included in Odyssey’s Season Pass.

The rest of the March Monthly Update details changes coming to Odyssey in the coming weeks. The new Abstergo-themed cosmetic items for Kassandra/Alexios and the Adrestia and her crew are coming out March 19, as is another Legendary ship lieutenant called Captain Octopus. A new Lost Tales of Greece, titled A Friend Worth Dying For, will be available March 26. Odyssey is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-3-remastered-will-include-gameplay/1100-6465589/

FREE “A Day With Pikachu” Figurine Giveaway

For St. Patrick’s Day, we’re giving away a free “A Day With Pikachu” Figurine to one (1) lucky winner! (Scroll down to enter below).

This is not an instant win. No purchase necessary. Competition ends at 12:00 PM PT on March 17, 2019, in which 1 winner will be chosen at random. The winner will be mailed the Pikachu figurine (MSRP: $15.00).

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23. Winner’s List/Official Rules. For the name of the Winner, send a self-addressed stamped envelope for receipt by March 31, 2019 to “Winner List, ‘A Day with Pikachu” Figurine’ Giveaway” 1401 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. For Official Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address marked “Official Rules: ‘A Day with Pikachu’ Figurine Giveaway” for receipt by March 31, 2019. Residents of VT may omit postage on the self-addressed envelope. The name of the Winner may be posted, and the Official Rules will be posted on GameSpot.com.

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God Of War For $32, Red Dead 2 For $36, And More Amazing Game Deals

It’s not every day that AAA games released in the past year are drastically discounted, but when they are, we take notice. For those who can’t afford to drop $60 or more on every new game release, it’s more of a waiting game for the best sale. If you’ve been holding out on anything, today might be your day, as Newegg is offering a 20% off promo code on games and game accessories, some of which are already discounted.

Using the promo code EMCTWUY38, you can get games like Anthem, Kingdom Hearts 3, Marvel’s Spider-Man, God of War, and Red Dead Redemption 2 for 20% off. Red Dead Redemption 2 is already 25% off, so using the code, you can get it for just $36. Marvel’s Spider-Man recently received a permanent price drop to $40, so with the code, you can get it even cheaper for just $32. God of War is 33% off and also selling for $32 if you use the code; however, its initial discount appears to be ending after today, so don’t wait if you want that game. Even a few Nintendo Switch Mario games are included in the promotion–a rare chance to snag them for just $48 each.

Select hardware is also available as part of the sale, mainly controllers and headphones. PlayStation platinum wireless headsets for PS4 are already 20% off at $140, so you can snag a headset for yourself for just $112. Select DualShock 4 wireless controllers for PS4 and Xbox red wireless controllers are also marked down, and will be even cheaper after you apply the 20% off code. While not additionally marked down, other hardware is available as part of the promotion, such as this PlayStation VR bundle with Borderlands 2 and Beat Saber.

The promo code expires on 11:59 PM PT on March 17 / 2:59 AM ET on March 18 or while supplies last, so act fast if you’ve got your eyes on anything. And remember to use promo code EMCTWUY38 to get the below prices.

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Devil May Cry 5’s Bloody Palace Mode Releases Next Month

Devil May Cry 5 is getting the series’ staple Bloody Palace mode in a few weeks. Capcom has confirmed it will be adding the mode to its new action game as a free update across PS4, Xbox One, and PC on April 1.

Bloody Palace has appeared in nearly every Devil May Cry game to date. The mode pits players against increasingly challenging waves of enemies and bosses, all while a timer ticks down. In DMC5’s iteration, you’ll be able to play as one of the game’s three protagonists: Dante, Nero, or V. You can take a look at some screenshots of the mode below.

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Devil May Cry 5 launched earlier this month and has already proven to be a critical and commercial success for Capcom. The game debuted at No. 1 in the UK and has garnered positive reviews, including from GameSpot. We awarded it a 9/10 and called it “a brilliant iteration of the series’ best qualities” in our Devil May Cry 5 review.

“DMC5 thrives on the stylistic and mechanical prowess of its predecessors. It sticks to tradition above all else, pursuing a few ambitious new ideas along the way, but mostly maintaining the series’ focus on intricate fighting systems and campy bravado,” GameSpot’s Matt Espineli said. “DMC5 proves the series can still be brilliant and imaginative without compromising its longest-held traditions.”

If you’re just getting started, be sure to check out our tips to get SSS rank with Dante, Nero, and V. We’ve also put together guides on how to get the secret ending and find the secret weapon that’s easy to miss.

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