Game Informer

With the next generation of consoles less than a week away, Electronic Arts has announced what improvements and enhancements its most recent and active games will feature on the new systems. Next-gen versions of FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21 arrive on December 4, offering free next-gen upgrades for those who own the current-gen version. The next-gen version of Madden NFL 21 lets you bring forward progress from Ultimate Team, The Yard, and both franchise modes, while the next-gen FIFA 21 carries forward your Ultimate Team and VOLTA progress.

Thanks to the backwards compatibility features of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, your existing current-gen EA games will perform even better when you fire up your new systems.

Apex Legends

PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X/S
Apex Legends on next-gen consoles gets a performance boost, bringing the resolution up to 1440p as the consoles launch. A more extensive list of next-gen enhancements will arrive in 2021.

Warframe is making the jump to next-gen on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Next-gen versions of the free-to-play shooter can run in 4k resolution and 60 fps, with massively reduced load times.

Of course, if you're not making the switch to next-gen hardware right away, that's okay too — cross generation play is available, meaning it's totally fine to team up with PS4 squadmates on your PS5. While we reviewed Warframe all the way back in 2013, the game has changed dramatically since then and is almost unrecognizable from its past incarnation.

Over the years, the game has transitioned to embrace giant open-world areas along with many other game as a service trappings that incentivize players to come back for every content drop, big and small. Warframe certainly isn't the only free-to-play title to have undergone massive changes for the better since launch, check out online content director Joe Juba's thoughts on the current state of F2P titles in this piece here.

An Enhanced Renderer tunes up dynamic lighting options for Warframe, so things will look a lot prettier as you crawl through derelict ships or ravaged planetary galaxyscapes. 

Despite numerous delays and continued controversy, Cyberpunk 2077 will finally be released out into the wild (hopefully) next month. To celebrate the launch, Adidas and CD Projekt RED are teaming up for a new Cyberpunk 2077 shoe line. The downside? The shoes are only available in select Asian markets, so phone a friend if there is a mighty need. 

CD Projekt RED business relations director Rafal Jaki cleared up all confusion surrounding the revealed line, clarifying that these will only be available in certain markets: 

As I’m getting a lot of questions about this - the Adidas X Cyberpunk 2077 Collab is available in selected Asian markets only. As a partner we don’t make the distribution decisions as that is Adidas core competence. pic.twitter.com/hklVRwey5S

DONTNOD, the studio behind Life is Strange, is keeping very busy as the next generation of gaming looms ahead. With Tell Me Why having been the most recent game from the team to make its debut, even more episodic adventures await because the DONTNOD CEO has confirmed that the team has a whopping six games currently in development. 

DONTNOD's upcoming Twin Mirror game makes its debut this December, but there is more on the way. CEO Oska Guilbert confirmed future goals when talking about the previous success seen with the Life is Strange franchise, Remember Me, and Vampyr. 

While the CEO didn't detail what those mysterious new games will have to offer, he does promise that each adventure will be increasingly varied from the studio's previous library as to "not put all our eggs in one basket." 

This team's ability to craft an incredible narrative in an episodic way is reminiscent of how Telltale Games approaches gameplay. Its unique style towards creating intriguing characters interwoven within an intricate storyline is impressive, and the team sure isn't afraid to pull on those feels either (looking at you, Life is Strange). 

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales arrives on November 12, and today there's a new trailer out to get you ready for all the web-slinging action. While Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a big title for the PlayStation 5 launch, it's also available on PlayStation 4. Miles Morales is a decidedly popular take on the wall crawler. Where did he come from, anyway? 

"Miles debuted in Marvel’s Ultimate line of comics, which was an alternate reality version of Marvel’s main continuity. In that version of the Marvel Universe, Peter Parker had just died and Miles was positioned to take over the mantel of Spider-Man. Miles' critical reception was largely positive and fan enthusiasm for the new character was huge. In fact, Miles proved to be so popular that when Marvel ended the Ultimate imprint in 2015, and killed off that entire universe, it spared Miles and transferred him over to mainline Marvel continuity, where he has settled in as an important member of the Spider-Man family," read more in Benjamin Reeve's tell-all on Miles here.

Game Informer's Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales cover story is available to read online for free, so give it a look for a ton of information regarding the upcoming adventure here.

The PlayStation 5 pre-orders came and went faster than most of what our loading screens could manage. Because of that, many interested in diving into next gen at  launch were left wanting and hoping for another wave of online pre-orders or in-store stock. While more pre-orders have been happening, Sony has confirmed that all launch day purchases will be online only. Bright side? That means no camping out hoping to scoop one up in person during a global pandemic. 

Senior Director of Sony Interactive Entertainment Communications Sid Shuman took to the PlayStation Blog to provide a launch day update. In the post, Shuman clarifies that all launch day purchases must be online. "The launch of the PlayStation 5 console on November 12 (or November 19, depending on your region) is almost upon us! In the interest of keeping our gamers, retailers, and staff safe amidst COVID-19, today we are confirming that all day-of launch sales will be conducted through the online stores of our retail partners."

The Demon's Souls remake offers a brand new way to experience a brutally unforgiving favorite with updated graphics and numerous improvements. Among those improvements is a stellar Photo Mode filled with options to capture those incredible in-game moments, as well as an updated character creation system. Plus: spiky teeth. 

Creative director Gavin Moore took to the PlayStation Blog to reveal new details about Demon's Souls for PS5, including how the character creation is much more integrated with player connection in mind. Moore also shared a few snapshots, seen in the gallery below, to show off the creation tool in action: 

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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is set to bring the fan-favorite arcade racing game from 2010 to current-gen consoles, which features the franchise's famous chase-and-escape gameplay, albeit with a shinier coat of paint. Join Jeff Cork and me as we preview Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered and discuss how the game has been updated for consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One!

Looking to hit the pavement and drive back onto the highway in your favorite sports car? Be sure to check out Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered when the video game launches on November 6 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

If you enjoyed this look at EA's upcoming remastered racing game, make sure to watch our recent previews with games like Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition on PlayStation 5, Astro's Playroom, or our thoughts on the Quick Resume feature of the Xbox Series X!

Following a transformative generation where Xbox recovered from a rocky start to deliver a successful, consumer-friendly approach, the gaming team at Microsoft is back with two consoles that do everything the Xbox One currently does, but better. Blazing fast load times, superb compatibility, and a ton of power combine with various quality-of-life adjustments to improve upon the Xbox One experience in noticeable ways. While an iterative approach may not give you the “wow” factor you expect when you power on your new console for the first time, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S undeniably provide you the best way to enjoy your library of Xbox games.

A new Monster Hunter experience is on the horizon with Rise and more than Palicos, players can have a puppers companion as well with the Palamute. A new video from the Monster Hunter: Rise team shows off exactly how the pet customization works. 

The official Monster Hunter Twitter account shared the latest video to show off how the Palamute and Palico customization works in the upcoming game: 

Create your paw-fect companion in #MHRise!

Here's a quick glimpse at the Palamute, Palico and character creators. pic.twitter.com/FDVuRiM3j5

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare gets a lot of flack for how it basically takes over your console with its huge install sizes. For Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Activision has given players the courtesy of knowing exactly how much hard drive space they'll need to allocate ahead of its November 13th launch. 

Those who pre-ordered the game digitally will be able to pre-install the game on the following dates, times, and platforms:

PlayStation 4: November 5th at 9pm PT
Size: 95GB

PlayStation 5: November 12th (no time given)
Size: 133GB

Xbox One: November 5th at 9pm PT
Size: 93GB

Xbox Series X/S: November 10th (no time given)
Size: 136GB

PC: November 10th at 10am PT
35 GB (multiplayer only)
82GB (full game)
125GB (full game on ultra graphics)

Minecraft is one of those games that absolutely inspires the best in all of us in terms of creativity. Through the years, we've seen so many amazing crossovers in Minecraft due to creative and dedicated players and with Beyond Light just around the corner for Destiny 2, this Tower homage is just too perfect not to share. 

Courtesy of YouTuber 'EetzJosh, we've got an interesting take on Destiny 2's social space with a complete Tower walkthrough. Given the limitations of Minecraft and its particular art style, the Tower isn't an exact replica but that doesn't mean it's any less impressive: 

The Minecraft craftsman even faithfully recreated the secret route to get into Zavala's office, a location that many Destiny 2 players became familiar with due to a particular Exotic questline. They even added a picture of Cayde-6, because we're still not ready to accept that he's really gone. 

Red may be sus but the new content plans for Among Us are pretty awesome. The indie title that released two years ago has seen a massive surge in popularity over the past month thanks to streamers and the impact of Fall Guys from Mediatonic. In response to that rapid (and random) success, the team over at InnerSloth has decided to abandon Among Us 2 plans so that they can focus on improving the game currently out. In a recent blog update, the studio has confirmed what some of those plans look like. 

In its latest blog post, InnerSloth first addressed the hacking elephant in the room, saying: "Firstly, we want to be sure to talk about the cheating and hacking going on. It was pretty bad there for a bit, so Forte pushed out server changes really fast. They seemed to help a lot, but some cheats still work and now there are bugs too. There will be more server updates to fix all of this, but rushing anti-hacks is what caused the bugs, so cleaning things up is a slower process. Also rest assured that any threats made in the game are false and your devices and data are safe. If you see a hacker, ban them or find a different room."

A new update has been deployed adding an anonymous voting option that makes all jelly bean astronauts appear greyed out during Emergency Meetings. This allows people to vote for who they want without the repercussions, adding a new layer of intrigue to this deceptive game. 

Rainbow Six Siege continues to beef up its gameplay experience with a constantly evolving setup of new operations and operators. With Operation Neon Dawn on the horizon, Ubisoft is sharing a first look at what the next step for this game offers, and that's our introduction to the latest operator to join in on the fun: Aruni. 

Ubisoft took to the game's official Twitter page to share a teaser surrounding the latest Defender that is joining the fight: 

Can you take the heat? ☀️ pic.twitter.com/ezGgjzX2n1

WWE 2K Battlegrounds, Saber Interactive’s cartoonier take on the already-wacky world of WWE, is getting its first free roster updates. Beginning November 6 and over the couple of weeks players can look forward to receiving new batches Superstars, current and legendary, that they can feed to live alligators using John Cena’s Attitude Adjustment. 

The first batch of characters arrives this Friday, with two more sets coming over the next couple of weeks. Some of the new superstars and their cosmetics must be unlocked using the in-game currency (which can be earned or purchased using real cash). Characters that are unlocked from the get-go have been labeled as such: 

November 6

• Batista
• Goldberg
• Jey Uso (unlocked)
• Jimmy Uso (unlocked)

November 11

• Eddie Guerrero (unlocked)
• Lita (unlocked)
• Ultimate Warrior

November 18

Back in October, fans got their first look at the cast for the upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot, confirming who will be bringing to life iconic characters like Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, and more. Now, we've got our first look at Racoon City with new set images from the film. 

Fans curious about the upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot were quick to sus out any and all information they could find. The fruits of that labor resulted in quite a few on-set images showing off Racoon City's police station: 

O filme reboot de #ResidentEvil está sendo filmado em Ontario (EUA). Estas fotos foram postadas ontem pelos moradores locais Ryan Bazi & @pinkharte; Ryan afirma que vários locais da cidade serão usados como cenários de Raccoon City, incluindo um hospital abandonado. #REBHFun pic.twitter.com/0Upt0zws9p

To say that the Fallout 76 launch and the subsequent year was messy would be a massive understatement. While not the company's first multiplayer game, it was a first for the Fallout franchise. After numerous changes and a major overhaul, the Fallout 76 community is active and the overall reception has been positive. Director Todd Howard said recently that despite the long road to get to that point, the experience has been a good one and that the studio is looking into exploring even more multiplayer options. 

During the recent Developer: Brighton Conference with GameIndustry.biz, Howard revealed that the team knows they made some colossal mistakes when marketing Fallout 76 and with the launch itself. Given how much the public opinion has shifted in a positive light for the game shows that the team has learned from those mistakes, but will that stop them from making similar missteps in the future? According to Howard, the way to avoid that is to completely change their approach to multiplayer as to avoid another Fallout 76 debacle. 

Roguelike sci-fi tactical RPG Star Renegades is coming to consoles soon. You can pick it up on Xbox One and Switch on November 19, or PlayStation 4 on November 25. I reviewed the game when it hit PC, and enjoyed it quite a bit, especially the art style. Check out the full review here.

If you're curious as to how it plays, it's a roguelike with a dimension-hopping conceit where you have to time your abilities in sequence in order to interrupt opponents, land critical hits, and stay alive. While you can make it through some of the regular battles without embracing the mechanics, bosses will tear you apart unless you master the time line. There are some unlocks like new characters you can take with you from run to run but it leans closer to a traditional roguelike than a progression-based roguelite. Check out the spiffy new trailer below!

Netflix's The Witcher season 2 is well underway and to celebrate, we've got a new trailer that bodes well for new monsters making their way onto the show. The latest teaser video, appropriately set to the song "Monster Mash," is all about the beasties The Witcher series has to offer. 

The video doesn't let that Halloween spirit die with a description that says, "The White Wolf takes Halloween as a personal challenge. Keep your eyes peeled for a few sweet treats...you won't want to miss what's hidden."

As for the show itself, Netflix's The Witcher season two currently filming following a few COVID-related production issues, though Henry Cavill (Geralt) recently posted that the latest wave of lockdowns has them moving locations back to the studio. For those ready to dive into a new season, below is the official synopsis for the road ahead: 

With the imminent launch of NBA 2K21 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, Visual Concepts and 2K Games hasn't held back on the reveals, providing insight into the improved gameplay, enhanced A.I., and new WNBA experience "The W."  Visual Concepts didn't stop there with the upgrades, pulling back the curtain today on "The City," which is the largest multiplayer environment in 2K History. 

The City is an evolution from The Neighborhood, which fans will remember was preceded by The Park, but the goal has always been the same: To bring together a virtual basketball community. "Imagine a map that is many, many times larger than previous Neighborhoods," writes executive producer Erick Boenisch in the most recent Courtside Report. "A design that resembles a modern metropolis, complete with towering skyscrapers, sprawling plazas, and a city center. Oh, and it houses four distinct boroughs that are controlled by four rival Affiliations. And with that, I’m incredibly proud to announce that Affiliations are BACK!"

On the fence about playing Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, the expanded version of the well-received 2018 RPG? Square Enix has given players ample time to figure it out. A demo for the upcoming game is available now on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam and provides an hours-long argument for why you should give the full game a shot. 

The demo consists of the game’s entire opening chapters; a chunk Square says could take around 10 hours to complete. Since that’s enough time for players to get the story moving in earnest, all progress will carry over to the full game. Best of all, Square promises demo players will receive special rewards when they boot up the full release. That’s probably the best way to give players real sense of a title that takes 60-80 hours to complete. 

Dragon Age Origins first made its glorious BioWare debut back in 2009 on this very day (November 3). This RPG adventure was immediately met with high praise for its incredibly fleshed-out characters, a narrative heavily impacted by player-choice, and those ooh la la romances. It's one of my personal favorites but even I can admit that this game has not aged well. For those wanting to celebrate the Dragon Age anniversary, here are some of the top mods that I use that will enhance that gameplay experience. 

Best Dragon Age Origins mods

Dragon Age Redesigned 

Dragon Age Redesigned is my go-to when I want to pretty up the game a bit. While it's not the "prettiest" in terms of re-texturization, it is one that is the most reliable in terms of preventing crashes and lost saves. 

What this mod does is it changes all of the NPCs in-game (goodbye weird broken elbows and necks made from nightmares) while fixing the various skin and proportion issues seen in-game. It also helps to make what players see in-game be more in-line with the actual Dragon Age lore, something that is surprisingly an issue with the vanilla game. 

Download this mod here. 

Extra Dog Slot 

Days Gone is getting some pretty decent upgrades for the PlayStation 5. Sony's Bend Studio published a tweet that detailed the enhancements: 60 fps, dynamic 4K resolution, and current-gen to next-gen save transfers. So, if you've completed Days Gone and are looking for a reason to hop into its new game plus mode, if you started the game and never completed it, or if you still have yet to experience the apocalyptic life and times of Deacon St. John, you'll be able to do all of that and more when the PlayStation 5 launches on November 12. You can see the tweet below.

If you're taking a ride on the Broken Road for the first time, or finishing up NG+, here's what you can expect when you boot up #DaysGone on the #PS5:

📺 Up to 60FPS w/ Dynamic 4K
💾 Save Transfers from PS4 to PS5 pic.twitter.com/qP2ugQO4hc

While not quite as explosive as Fortnite was at launch, Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends battle royale experience is an incredible addition to the popular genre. With rotating events and new seasonal content, players have been having a grand 'ol time trying to snatch up that Victory Royale. For those that are digging the online shooter, there is good news: already up to 12 seasons are completely planned out and it looks like the studio is looking to expand beyond battle royale for Apex's future. 

Apex Legends director Chad Grenier recently sat down with the folks over at Eurogamer to talk about the future of the hit online game. Grenier revealed that the latest season is just one of many more to come and that the team has content planned out "all the way up to season 12" and beyond. Following  season 8's reveal, Grenier mentioned that this time marker will be the pivot to continue work on seasons 13 and 14. From there is anyone's guess. 

Ubisoft has quite a few games currently in development, among them is another adaptation of James Cameron's Avatar film. Led by The Division developers over at Massive Entertainment, news of the delay came by way of a recent earnings call. It was there that the company revealed that the reason behind the upcoming Avatar game's delay was to ensure its launch is in line with the Avatar 2 movie coming out in 2022. 

Avatar is the latest game under the Ubisoft umbrella to see a pushback, alongside Rainbow Six Quarantine and Far Cry 6. While many games are being pushed back to either steer clear of Cyberpunk 2077's window or because of COVID-19, this decision was made with the launch of the movie in mind. 

First announced back in 2017, the upcoming Avatar game is a work in progress with the Massive Entertainment team, the same studio that did The Division, alongside Lightsorm Entertainment, which is James Cameron's studio, and Fox Interactive. 

Upstart publisher Ziggurat Interactive will release enhanced editions of the first two BloodRayne games to Steam and GOG on November 20. Dubbed the Terminal Cuts, these definitive editions of the beloved action series boast new graphical and performance spit shines to get them up to speed for a modern era.  

The improved versions of BloodRayne 1 and BloodRayne 2 support higher resolutions up to 4K and feature upscaled cinematics, improved lighting and rendering, and modern controller support. Both games will be sold separately though the price is unknown at this time. 

Friday the 13th: The Game hasn't had the easiest road following a bumpy launch but despite that, the community has grown with a heartfelt attachment to the horror franchise adaptation. That being said, all good things must come to an end and a new blog post from the dev team details what that means for the future of the title. 

In the most recent blog post, the team detailed that the dedicated servers will be shutting down here soon. That being said, quick play lobbies will remain open, despite this change, as will private matches. The servers attached to player progression and in-game items will also remain active.

Dedicated Servers for Friday the 13th: The Game will be decommissioned in the upcoming patch, set to roll out this month, November 2020. What this means is that the game will revert back to peer to peer matchmaking for Quick Play lobbies. The Database Servers, however, will stay active and continue to house all player progression and unlocks, so users can continue to play Friday the 13th: The Game via peer to peer Quick Play and Private Matches.

The upcoming patch planned for November will be the final update for Friday the 13th: The Game. This patch will include a ton of fixes for in-game bugs that players have been reporting recently, all of which will be detailed in the notes for the update a week before it launches.

Love them or leave them, microtransactions are clearly paying off for Activision Blizzard because in a recent earnings call it was confirmed that the company netted over $1.2 billion in revenue due to this monetary feature. 

Despite recent controversies and uncertainty within the Blizzard community, the previous quarter was a fruitful one for the company. With over $1.95 billion in revenue overall between July through September, $1.2 billion accounted for microtransaction sales alone. The massive surge in additional monetary value comes from many franchises, but it was Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare that netted the most. 

“Our teams continue to execute our growth plans with excellence during incredibly challenging circumstances,” said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard. “We are on a path to deliver sustained long-term growth across our fully-owned franchises. With confidence in our ability to continue to execute, we are raising our outlook for the year and remain enthusiastic for our growth prospects next year.”

BioWare sticks true to their patterns by making us overwhelmingly want for every crumb they drop our way, especially in regards to those illustrious Mass Effect trilogy remaster reports. The Mass Effect trilogy, which ended in March 2012 (but never in our hearts), continues to be a reigning staple in the RPG world. With Commander Shepard – the undeniably strong hero facing tremendous odds, companions that burrow their way into your heart, and a storyline that is as epic as the characters brought into it – BioWare gave a true gift with this epic franchise. If you're a hardcore fan like I am, you'll be excited to find out that the original trilogy cast is reuniting for a special N7 Day panel! 

Jennifer Hale brought the iconic Commander Shepard to life as the female version of our beloved protagonist, and she couldn't wait to share the good news about the crew reuniting once more: 

When Devil May Cry 5 first released in 2019, Capcom's newest entry in the long-running series continued the tradition of engaging combo-based combat alongside another wild story featuring Dante, Nero, and more! Flash forward to this year and fans of the series will get another friend to cause chaos with as Vergil is finally entering the fray. Join Jeff Cork, Joe Juba, and me as we show off how the PlayStation 5 enhances Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition and discuss why Vergil is a fun new addition that fans should be excited for!

Players looking to dive back into the world of angels and demons don't have long to wait, as the game launches on November 10 for Xbox Series X and November 12 for the PlayStation 5. If you're sticking with the current-gen machines, fear not, as Vergil will become available to you in the form of DLC on December 15!

Bethesda revealed its new IP Starfield back in 2018 as a small tease to prove to fans that the company wasn't abandoning single-player adventures following Fallout 76 concerns. While the teaser had many intrigued, it was the barest of teasers that left so many wanting more. While we still don't have a concrete account of what Starfield will have to offer, director Todd Howard did recently share a few more details about the new game. 

In a recent interview with GameIndustry.biz (via Reddit) during the Brighton Digital Conference, Howard teased a few more details about the new IP. For those concerned, the Bethesda exec confirmed that there will be no multiplayer aspects to this singleplayer adventure. He also revealed that this, like The Elder Scrolls VI, will focus on procedural generation as well to help create life within the game's settings, and that the universe of Starfield will be so much larger than Fallout 76. That's no small feat, given that Fallout 76 is four times the size of Skyrim. 

Back in October, we shared a really awesome recreation in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 that brought the Super Smash Bros. Hyrule stage to life in a unique, new way. Now the community has done it again, though this time with a bit more magic with this faithful Hogwarts homage from Harry Potter. 

While there is an official Harry Potter game coming out on the horizon, one player decided that they just really wanted to shred in the magical world of Hogwarts. Kickflip off of He Who Shall Not Be Named's face for extra cred (not really, but that would be cool). 

This is one of the many ways skate fans have shared how incredible the level creator truly is with the right motivation. While not limitless freedom, the tools provided allow for a surprising amount of creative freedom for those that want to blend the best of two worlds with one epic park. 

The same person that created this Hogwards nod also created the previous Hyrule Stage. The creator is 'Skyramblez' on YouTube and he's no stranger to creative twists. It is important to note that this creation is for the PC version of the game, just mosey on over to the Create a Park browser and search 'Hogwarts'. 

Epic Games previously teased the Ghost Rider Fortnite skin but now it has been fully revealed alongside the news of the Ghost Rider Cup. For those that want this Marvel beauty, you're going to need to get in touch with your competitive side as the Knockout series continues. 

Ghost Rider is the latest Marvel character to make his way into the world of battle royale but to get this skin, you're going to want to get familiar with the Ghost Rider Cup. In order to compete, you're going to want to recruit two other friends to squad up with on November 4.

The event will take place within the Marvel Knockout Limited Time Mode (LTM) found in the Compete Tab within the in-game lobby. Here's what you need to do to make sure you're in the competition for the latest skin: 

1. Game Lobby
2. Compete Tab
3. Ghost Rider Cup
   1. Find the local time for your region
4. Must be a level 30 
5. Must have 2-Factor Authentication already set up

The Ghost Rider Cup isn't the end of the road for the Marvel competition either. Epic Games revealed that there are three more events coming up for this month: 

Over the last decade, escape rooms have become a very popular form of entertainment. Groups gather to be locked into a specifically designed room and must complete various puzzles to emerge victorious before time runs out.

But with the challenges facing the world in 2020, gatherings of this kind have become nearly impossible for most people looking to crack codes and have fun with their friends.

For those wanting to recapture the fun of solving puzzles with other people, The Escape Game has a solution. Virtual escape rooms are similar to that of the more familiar in-person versions. The difference in these experiences is that players are hosted over Zoom or Skype calls and control a "field agent" in real-time to complete the challenges instead of doing it themselves. 

While not a traditional video game by any means, we at GI were curious how the process of this live game actually worked. Join Jeff Cork, Joe Juba, Ben Reeves, and me as we take on a nefarious art dealer and try to steal back a priceless painting before he returns in our first attempt at a virtual escape room!

If you're interested in gathering your friends and trying out this digital experience for yourself, be sure to check out The Escape Game's website where you can find all the information on the different digital games they have to offer!

Among Us is an indie treat that launched two years ago, but only recently saw a second lease on life with booming popularity taking over the gaming world. This "sus" filled game centers around deception while playing a colorful and meme-ified astronaut jelly bean and honestly? It's the fun gaming adventure we deserve in 2020. It's so fun, in fact, that one YouTube channel decided to reimagine the world of Among Us as a reality show! 

The Among Us reality show comes by way of the YouTube channel 'Laugh Over Life' and it puts a realistic spin on the popular lying game. 

There are a few parts to this hilarious Among Us parody. Here's a first look at episode one's synopsis: 

PlayStation 5's DualSense controller looks to enhance the future of interactive console gaming. An unanticipated consequence of its adaptability is twitter user BrokenGamezHDR's short video of the DualSense working with the Nintendo Switch. Of course an adapter — namely, the 8BitDo — was used to optimize everything but, it's definitely interesting to see. BrokenGamezHDR even shows off some short menu footage from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for all the skeptics out there. Funnily enough, the DualSense can be used on a plethora of consoles and devices, but it won't work with the PlayStation 4. You can see the video below.

Dualsense works on the Nintendo Switch pic.twitter.com/jQhSwUbUbE

— BrokenGamezHDR (@BrokenGamezHDR_) November 2, 2020

The PlayStation 5 drops on November 12. Be to watch our unboxing video to see how massive the console is and what equipment comes along with your purchase.

The Mandalorian season 2 has begun and the Baby Yoda show is back in full force. The debut episode for the new season was met with immense positivity, marking a successful return to Disney Plus for Star Wars fans. While the new episode has a ton of Star Wars nods across books, movies, and comics, Knights of the Old Republic fans may have noticed a neat little nod to the BioWare game as well. 

The Mandalorian season 2 spoilers ahead 

It should be obvious, but we can't talk about an Easter egg without talking about the actual Easter egg, so there will be spoilers below. For those still on the fence, we won't be going in deep with dialogue or anything like that, but the nod does relate to an important part of the returning season. 

This is your last chance, no angry comments at me, I tried to warn you. No seriously. (Click on the lines below to reveal the Easter egg content)

One of the coolest moments of the first episode is the Krayt dragon. This creature is one that has made a pretty epic showing in various mediums of the Star Wars universe, including the movie A New Hope, books, and the expanding comics. While the Krayt itself is cool, it's what is hidden within him that makes a cool KOTOR nod. 

Turns out, Watch Dogs: Legion is pretty good. Legion's hook is that everyone walking around its open-world London can be recruited to your hacker terrorist cell Dedsec. Not only that, but you can also play as every person you recruit, each bringing their own special abilities and traits to your team. Personally, I think that Legion is a pretty run-of-the-mill open-world game, but its “recruit anyone” mechanic is truly impressive. 

Rather than hand-make the thousands of people you encounter and potentially recruit to your team, Legion seems to mix and match from a variety of phrases and keywords (some mundane, some deeply strange) to make its individual citizens. Because of this, you can find some real freaks walking around London. I love them all. 

After many, many hours scanning every person I can in Legion, here are the weirdest, funniest, and most disturbing characters I found.

Xbox already has an astronomical amount of streaming apps for players to choose from and engage with: Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, Funimation, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, NBC Peacock, Vudu, FandangoNow, Twitch, Sky Go, NOW TV, Sky Ticket and many more. In a new post on the official Xbox blog, Microsoft announced that Apple TV will be joining the expansive collection too and that it will be available on the Xbox Series X/S at launch. 

Apple TV comes with Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, and a bevy of movies for you cinephiles to get lost in. You can purchase a subscription to the app for $5 a month through your Xbox console or test the waters with a 7-day free trial when the Series X/S drop on November 10.