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Watch Dogs: Legion is a beast of a game. Much of that has to do with the fact that you can control anyone and everyone, making it tough to decide where to go and who to recruit. After playing the game for review, I’ve come up with some helpful tips I wish I’d known during my early hours. Whether you’re new to the series or a Watch Dogs veteran, this spoiler-free beginners’ guide should help make your trip to London a smoother experience. 

Start With Permadeath On

At the start of the game, players are presented with the choice to play with permadeath. If you agree, you’re free to turn it off later. Leave it off, however, and you can’t activate it for the rest of your playthrough. Unless you’re sure you don’t want to deal with losing agents for good, start with permadeath and see how you like it. I played the entire game with it on, and while losing a great agent feels like a gut-punch (often due to my own stupidity), it raises the stakes in a way that enhances the experience. 

Headed exclusively to the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 versions of NBA 2K21 is a brand-new MyPlayer experience called The W. Ballers will be able to create their own WNBA player from the ground up and experience her career in a league featuring all 12 WNBA teams as well as some of its top stars.

"We're really proud to continue our great partnership with the WNBA and introduce players to The W," stated Visual Concepts senior producer Felicia Steenhouse. "Being able to recognize yourself both on and off the court is incredibly important to us. The W helps us elevate women's basketball and highlights the starpower of the WNBA."

The W also has an online mode, called, unsurprisingly, The W Online, which features 3v3 MyPlayer battles on an exclusive court.  Additionally, MyWNBA lets players take either the Commissioner's or a GM’s chair in the WNBA and grow the league from there.

While it won’t be released until November 10 on Xbox Series /|S and on November 12 for PlayStation 5, NBA 2K21 can get their eyes on WNBA player ratings today via NBA 2K social channels, starting off with the highest-rated player: Breanna Stewart at 95.

Bluepoint Games is bringing the From Software classic Demon's Souls back on PlayStation 5. What, if anything, is going to be different? Will they finally nerf that armor-busting spear for PVP? Is World Tendency coming back? How will the Old Monk fight work now? Does Fractured Mode exist (Yes it does!) and what is it? Is the Sixth Archstone finally going to be a thing? We get answers to all these questions and more as we take a deep dive with creative director Gavin Moore in this Game Informer interview. Join us!

Demon's Souls is scheduled to arrive on PlayStation 5 on November 12.

Netflix's The Witcher season one did a lot of things right but one of the features that the company got absolutely wrong was that awful-looking Nilfgaardian armor. Luckily, season two offers a second chance and the latest season two set picture shows off a much-improved armor for this particular army.

The original armor in season one was awful and was often likened to some NSFW comparisons, but more than that a lot of The Witcher fans were used to see the armor represented in CD Projekt RED's game adaptation. The show is based on the books, the books that inspired the game series, which means that some creative differences were to be expected. This creative difference, however, was pretty universally hated. Luckily, the new armor looks amazing:  

EXCLUSIVE: New Nilfgaardian armour in #TheWitcher Season 2 finally revealed!https://t.co/WHEpTK5Gv4

Microsoft said "challenge accepted" when it came to the Xbox Series X memes and how it looks like a fridge. While Microsoft has poked fun at the memes in the past on the company's TikTok, it is taking that to a whole new level with an actual console replica fridge. 

Don't let those dreams be dreams, kids, because an Xbox Series X fridge could be yours and all it takes is a simple retweet. The Xbox Twitter account posted the rules on how to enter earlier today (October 28) with how to try to snag one of these for yourself: 

The one.

The only.

Xbox Series X Fridge giveaway.

Follow and retweet with #XSXFridgeSweeps for a chance to win the Xbox Series X Fridge.

Ends 11/04/20. Rules: https://t.co/4P5hCSBPcy pic.twitter.com/MAt7xcTTQ4

Can't wait for that PlayStation 5? You can get ready with the updated PlayStation App, which is expected to hit iOS and Android today. The app has a fresh look, allows for voice chat with friends, a smattering of social features, and more. However, probably the biggest hook of the updated app is the ability to remotely manage your software. You can buy games and start those hefty downloads before you get home, which will hopefully make life a lot easier on big release days.

Getting everything convenient and easy to use under one unified app is nice, but there are some potential pitfalls in our consolidated future as well. You may not care that an algorithm may be listening in to you and Uncle Jimmy discuss a fresh cut of pizza over voice chat while planning a Genshin Impact session, but you never know how things could turn out... In the meantime, update your app and get ready to download all kinds of fun stuff!

Check out the new features video below for a full look at what you can do in the PlayStation App, or go read more on the app here.

A new generation of hardware is almost here, and anticipation is running high. When you take a step back from the big showcase events, talking points, and trailers, the success of the upcoming systems depends on just one question: Will people buy them? To find that answer, we collected your responses to a survey regarding your expectations and intentions for next-gen consoles. Here’s what you had to say. Read more...

Yesterday, Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed until December (despite already going gold) to ensure that current-gen versions of the game come closer to the high standard that the team has for the PS5 and Xbox Series X iterations. Shortly after the news, an official tweet surfaced from the day before, supposedly confirming no more delays. This mixed messaging set the internet in a frenzy. How could something so important be confirmed one day, and then incorrect the next? The answer is: When that initial response went live a day before, it was true at the time. The wider team at CD Projekt Red didn't find out about the delay until the day it was announced. 

When the news broke, I spoke with several CD Projekt Red developers who confirmed they didn't know about the delay until they received an internal email shortly before the announcement went live on Twitter. When that knowledge became public, the online backlash was almost instantaneous, sparking criticism of the studio's internal communication practices and how messages are conveyed to the community. Since then, I've spoken to several more CD Projekt Red developers on both the Polish and U.S. sides; according to them, the news was shocking, but not for the reasons people are assuming. 

When Sony unveiled the PlayStation 5's accessories, many PlayStation VR owners understandably assumed that the PS5 camera would be compatible with their current headset. That turned out not to be the case, though some learned that after the camera went on sale alongside the soon-to-release console. Sony is making good by allowing PS VR owners to request a PlayStation 5 camera adapter free of charge.

The PS5 camera adapter connects the existing PlayStation camera (for PS4) to a PlayStation 5, allowing PS VR to work on the next-gen console. Sony is NOT giving away a PlayStation 5 camera, just to be clear. While this solves the camera issue, keep in mind that you’ll still need a DualShock 4/PlayStation Move controllers to play current PS VR games on PS5. The new DualSense won’t work. 

To get your PS5 camera adapter, first you’ll need to have your PS VR serial number ready. It can be found on the headset's black processor unit, near the connector ports. Then, head over to Sony’s support website and paste it into the form. Once your headset is verified, you’ll enter your shipping address and basic info, and that’s presumably it. 

Following the delay news that Halo Infinite will no longer be a launch title, it has been confirmed that 343 Industries director and studio head Chris Lee has departed the company. While he is no longer on the 343 side, he is still currently an employee of Microsoft. 

In a new report from Bloomberg, Chris Lee oversaw the production of Halo Infinite while attached to 343 Industries. His departure from this role was confirmed to the site after being a part of Halo Infinite for the last two years as a director. 

“I have stepped back from Infinite and I am looking at future opportunities,” Lee told the site. “I believe in the team and am confident they will deliver a great game and now is a good time for me to step away.”

343 Industries

While the news of his departure from 343 may be a shock, he is still at Microsoft working with other projects outside of Halo. “Chris Lee remains a Microsoft employee and while he has stepped back from Halo: Infinite right now, we appreciate all he has done for the project to date,” a Microsoft rep added. 

Nintendo dropped a surprise Mini Direct today where it confirmed cloud versions of both Control and Hitman 3 are arriving on Nintendo Switch. The company also confirmed some good news and bad news about Bravely Default 2. The good news is that we have a brand new trailer. The bad news is that Bravely Default 2 has been delayed until February of next year. 

"We originally announced that [Bravely Default] II would release in 2020, but more development time is necessary to ensure this RPG experience is the best it can be," Nintendo tweeted out following the Mini Direct. "Thank you for your patience, and we hope you look forward to setting out on your search for the crystals on 2/26."

When backwards compatibility was first announced during the Xbox One launch, the reception was less than impressive. Since then, this feature has expanded to include an incredible amount of games from the original Xbox, the 360, and, now with new gen on the horizon, Xbox One. Microsoft has confirmed that most backwards compatible games, with the exception of a few Kinect-reliant titles, are ready to rock and roll on Xbox Series X/S. 

Xbox's Jason Ronald confirmed the news on Twitter after over 500,000 hours of playtesting adventures across all generations. The only exception to this are those games tied specifically to Kinect functionality, a technology that was abandoned halfway through this current gen cycle. 

After 500K+ hours of testing, we’re are excited to share that all Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games playable on Xbox One today, except for the handful that require Kinect, will be available – and look and play better – on Xbox Series X|S at launch.

No Man's Sky is getting upgrades for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, developer Hello Games announced today. The upgrades will be free for players already on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and will be available at the launch of both next generation consoles, November 12 for PlayStation 5, and November 10 for Xbox Series X/S.

Announcing the No Man’s Sky: Next Generation update, Hello Games founder Sean Murray took to both the PlayStation Blog and Xbox Wire to detail the game's next generation content. According to Murray, on the PlayStation 5, No Man's Sky will take advantage of Sony's haptic controls and 3D AudioTech sound. Additionally, the game will be available for PlayStation VR via backwards compatibility on the PlayStation 5. Both updates will feature 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, 32 player multiplayer, faster load times, new base building, and will have cross-play with players still on the last generation of consoles and PC, an addition added back in June of this year. Both upgrades will also allow players to transfer their saves from the previous generation. Full update details can be found at the links for the PlayStation Blog and Xbox Wire. 

Every month, Sony offers two free games for those that have an active PlayStation Plus membership. As October comes to a close, the free PS Plus November 2020 games lineup has been revealed and includes a pretty stellar lineup. 

PS Plus November 2020 Games

The upcoming month of free games offers a special treat for PlayStation 5 owners with the new console dropping next month. For PS5 players, Bugsnax will be free when the console launches on November 12. 

PlayStation 4 players will include Middle-Earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition. Shadow of War was a phenomenal Lord of the Rings adventure that offered combat mechanics that Assassin's Creed and Batman fans fell in love with instantly. Hollow Knight is also a treasure, one that is absolutely worth scooping up, especially for those that have a penchant for indie titles that hold a ton of charm! 

Hitman 3, the conclusion of IO Interactive's recent World of Assissnation trilogy, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch via cloud streaming, Nintendo announced this morning during its Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. While the game is currently expected to be released on January 20, 2021 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, and PC, no release date was given for the Switch port of the game. It's the first Hitman game to come to a Nintendo console since Hitman 2: Silent Assassin was released for the Gamecube in 2003.

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales hosts a bevy of new combat options, including Venom Powers and stealth abilities, which offer unique gameplay encounters when compared to Peter Parker's tool-set. In this exclusive interview, the Game Informer staff sits down with Cameron Christian, Game Director on Spider-Man, to discuss all of these distinctive changes coming to Miles Morales when it launches on PlayStation 5.

Not only do we see a glimpse of Miles' customization options and his various approaches to fighting, but this interview also covers how Insomniac Games is utilizing PlayStation 5 technology to drastically improve 2018's Spider-Man experience, how the game studio positions certain boss fights as moments of teaching, and finally, how the home console's DualSense controller is bringing new levels of responsiveness as players web-sling throughout Harlem.

Now you can play Remedy's Control on the Nintendo Switch ... as long as you have a solid internet connection. During this morning's mini Nintendo Direct, the company confirmed that a cloud version of Control: Ultimate Edition is available today on its hybrid console. 

Cloud-based games on the Switch are nothing new, but it is still new for players on the west. In order to get Control on that Switch system, players will need to have a Nintendo Account to be able to access the Cloud service. More than that, the internet connection must be strong in order to play the game well, performance-wise. Shoddy internet? The game could drop completely, it needs a solid connection in order to perform. 

In order to test the connection, which is required to buy the game, there will be an additional launcher used to make sure that the internet is stable. This also means that interested players will need to buy an Access Pass, which comes in at $39.99. 

MGM has announced that they have delayed the Tomb Raider movie sequel indefinitely following its initial March 19 launch date. The reasoning behind the decision is weighted heavily on the continued impact of COVID-19 and what the pandemic has meant for the movie industry as a whole regarding theaters. 

While not the only film to be impacted by the continued spread of the virus, the Tomb Raider reboot is the latest in the list of films to have an uncertain future. Starring Alicia Vikander as she reprises her role of a younger Lara Croft, the movie itself also has Ben Wheatley as the director and Amy Jump on the script. Graham King is also the producer for the sequel alongside Elizabeth Cantillon under the GK Films name. 

Due to the indefinite nature of the delay, we won't have a new release date until further notice, but that doesn't mean that all hope is lost regarding the upcoming film. 

As for the first film that took on the rebooted games, Vikander became Lara Croft in the 2018 Tomb Raider movie. Follwoing Croft's father's disappearance, our heroine then made a name for herself as a bike courier. When she was arrested following an altercation with the police, her father's business partner offered Croft a string of hope to follow the trail to find out what happened regarding his disappearance. 

We are officially less than two weeks away from the beginning of a new console generation as the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S rapidly approach their November 10 launch date. Join us as we crack open the two boxes and check out all you can expect to find when you open up your own next-gen Xbox in a couple of weeks. We get up close with the the consoles themselves, but also get good looks at the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S wireless controllers, plus the cables included in the boxes and more.

While this video is focused specifically on what's in the boxes of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you can get pretty in-depth impressions of the Xbox Series X here, or watch a New Gameplay Today episode focused on the Xbox Series X. You can also see us unbox the PlayStation 5 here.

If you’ve been playing NHL 21’s Be A Pro mode, you might have heard a new voice commenting on your rookie season. Newcomer Carrlyn Bathe joins core broadcasters Ray Ferraro and James Cybulski in giving updates on your progress and discussing important milestones. She’s no stranger to hockey: LA Kings fans should recognize her as she’s been covering the team for Fox Sports West, but Bathe also has hockey in her blood: Her father, Frank, played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings, and she also grew up playing the sport. Bathe’s role in NHL 21 marks her as the first female broadcasting voice in the franchise’s history. We recently sat down with Bathe to discuss her role, and found out she’s also taken a shine to gaming and streaming. 

Dying Light is bringing back that Left 4 Dead 2 crossover goodness for Halloween again with Bill and Chompski showing Virals who is boss. The crossover event was met with praise when it debuted last year, which means now is the perfect time for Techland to bring it back. 

The Left 4 Dead 2 crossover event in Dying Light is short, it starts today on October 27 and will run until October 29. In this event, players will see a massive increase in Virals as they battle it out through hordes of foes with each wave getting harder and harder as they come. 

In the revival of the event, Techland offers a new playable character with William "Bill" Overbeck, a known Valve favorite, alongside the handy dandy Gnome Chompski weapon meant to shred the undead to pieces. 

Chris Metzen, former senior vice president of story and franchise at Blizzard Entertainment, is back in the game development ring. Warchief Gaming was a tabletop gaming club in Orange County, CA, but now it's going to be a development studio as well. Metzen is joined by Mike Gilmartin, former vice president of quality assurance at Blizzard, in this new adventure pursuing the development of tabletop games.

Chris Metzen

This might be one of the worst times in recent history to be pushing tabletop products given the COVID-19 crisis, but hopefully things are way better on that front by the time Metzen's new adventure bears fruit.

Mike Gilmartin

Warchief Gaming was originally a gaming club founded in 2018, but now it's going to be making games too. The original club intends to remain open and continue operations even as the development studio begins in earnest.

Check out the Warchief Gaming announcement video below!

Madden NFL 21 and FIFA 21 are headed to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 on December 4, and using the EA dual entitlement system you can upgrade your game for free from current gen consoles. How does it work? Well, there's a big FAQ and assorted rules to read over on the official dual entitlement EA page, but the essence is that you can upgrade your game to the next gen version for free.

Buy Now. Get Next Gen Madden NFL 21 Free.

Upgrade to PS5 or Xbox Series X/S for FREE*. And carry your MUT, Franchise modes, and Yard progress across generations.
https://t.co/uWw4N6O0jN

*Conditions apply. pic.twitter.com/YTuWjjg0Lq

— Madden NFL 21 (@EAMaddenNFL) October 27, 2020

Certain types of progress are also slated to carry over in FIFA 21, including content in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team and VOLTA FOOTBALL. In Madden NFL 21, content from Madden NFL Ultimate Team, binder content, Madden Points, avatars, gear, and Madden Rank through The Yard all carry over. 

The offer is good for a limited time, and the respective offers expire when Madden NFL 22 and FIFA 22 come out. For more details and information about dual entitlement, check out the official EA page.

It's that time of week again, Spidey fans! A new Daily Bugle has arrived for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and this time? We're digging deep into what it takes to become a new hero of New York City. While the last issue touched on a rising threat, the latest Daily Bugle goes into the city bustle. 

In Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, our new Spidey will be swinging from skyscraper to skyscraper looking to fight crime and make the city a safer place for all. That doesn't mean that swinging comes easy though, but our new hero must learn the ropes ... fast ... to keep the streets clear of crime in the aftermath of Kingpin's reign. 

Miles is very much his own man, he's not a carbon copy of Peter Parker. That's a good thing, but it also means a new hero to master when swinging around a city filled with life and movement. Don't expect a graceful superhero with him, Miles' excitement shines through in every action he takes, including his Spidey moves. While he's still learning what it means to be Spider-Man, his heart and mind are in the right place to become the ultimate hero New York needs. 

It's that time of year when things get creepy and crawly in Dauntless, so arm yourselves and get out there for some Dark Harvest action. The action has already begun in earnest, but the real action with special hunts begins on Thursday, October 29. Until then, you can earn special rewards from Shrowd effigies, find mysterious portals, and scoop up limited-time cosmetics via currency earned during the event. ]

As always, you can take on the various creatures in Dauntless by yourself, with friends, or with random players. Events continuously challenge you and force you to upgrade your arsenal. Master a weapon? Grab a new one and check out a new skillset, from repeating pistols to flashy fists. The main hub town of Ramsgate has recently received a renovation that makes finding what you need and diving into progression tracks much easier.

Some of the event costumes definitely appear inspired by another game that features hunts and hunters, so if you find yourself craving some insight you can get yourself a spiffy new outfit. Halloween events are happening in a ton of games right now, check out our big list here!

Despite going Gold, Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed once more though this time only by a month. The latest delay pushes the game back one month, despite it being labeled as complete, and the studio over at CD Projekt RED issued a statement alongside the news. 

With the confirmation that the Cyberpunk 2077 launch has been pushed back until December 10, the team added that they know this is going to upset many and offer their "humble apologies." The statement reads: 

After several teases this month, Bungie has released its extensive Destiny 2: Beyond Light vidoc that dives deep into the past, present, and future of the space shooter. With the latest expansion coming up soon with Beyond Light and several more confirmed post-that, there is a lot on the way for fans of this franchise and we've got our first look thanks to the newly revealed roadmap and the latest video. 

With Beyond Light comes Season of the Hunt, which kicks off on November 10. Claim your artifact, rank up, and enjoy the new stories and powers that come with it. There is also a new Season story mission in addition to a new Wrathborn Hunts activity, which is set to go live on November 17. 

The above video is a deep dive with the devs diving into the future of Destiny 2. That being said, this is talking about what is on the way, which means there are some spoilers in the doc. Nothing super major, but that is something to mind while watching what Bungie has to say. 

Netflix is on a roll with video game adaptations. With the success of both Castlevania and The Witcher, and the newly announced Assassin's Creed live-action series, it looks like that gaming fun is just getting started. While we've known about the upcoming Resident Evil series for awhile now from the folks over at Netflix, including a full synopsis leak, the company just shared a new look at what fans of the iconic horror franchise can expect. 

"When biohazards run wild, only a pair of veteran zombie slayers can get the job done," reads the social media caption alongside the still reveal. Netflix also states that this will be set within the canon of Capcom's universe and that it will be arriving sometime next year. 

When biohazards run wild, only a pair of veteran zombie slayers can get the job done. Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness is a new original series set in the canon of @CapcomUSA_’s classic survival horror franchise @RE_Games, coming next year. pic.twitter.com/nuBKVgXuzp

Just ahead of the launch of Valhalla, Netflix announced a new Assassin's Creed live-action series is making its way over onto the streaming platform. The Ubisoft adaptation just received a brief teaser with the iconic AC symbol, and while we don't know much quite yet, we've got our first taste of what's to come. 

The upcoming live-action adaptation will be helmed by Jason Altman and Danielle Kreinik as executive producers. 

"For more than 10 years, millions of fans around the world have helped shape the Assassin’s Creed brand into an iconic franchise," said Jason Altman, Head of Ubisoft Film & Television, in a recent press statement. "We’re thrilled to create an Assassin’s Creed series with Netflix and we look forward to developing the next saga in the Assassin’s Creed universe."

Netflix + Assassin's Creed pic.twitter.com/yI2sItnMgi

While some may be focusing their prelaunch hype on titles such as Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales or Demon's Souls when the PlayStation 5 releases on November 12, players lucky enough to get a preorder shouldn't sleep on Astro's Playroom. This adorable platformer makes a strong first impression with its creative worlds, fun platforming, and absolute adoration for everything PlayStation.

Join Jeff Cork, Joe Juba, and me as we not only take you on a wholesome ride through this PlayStation 5 launch title but give you our first impressions on how Astro's Playroom utilizes the new DualSense controller!

Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this first look at some sweet PlayStation 5 gameplay, be sure to check out our PS5 unboxing video and Jeff's thoughts on the upcoming LittleBigPlanet spinoff Sackboy: A Big Adventure!

The future of gaming draws near as we're less than a month away from the November 12 launch of the PlayStation 5. To celebrate, we got a chance to find out what's inside the box and show off what comes with Sony's next generation console. Join us as we take a look at the new DualSense controller, the versitle console stand, and more in this special unboxing video!

If you enjoyed this look at the PlayStation 5, be sure to check out our episode of New Gameplay Today where we give players a look at Astro's Playroom, one of the first launch titles for the PS5!

Whether it's Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, or Miles Morales, what it means to be a family has always been a huge influence on the web-slingers of New York City. It is that deeply tied connection between characters that is a tradition Insomniac Games has no intention of breaking. Sitting down with Ben Arfmann, lead writer, and Evan Narcisse, narrative consultant, it becomes clear right away that these two understand how that narrative pillar molds Miles himself.

But it isn't just family that drives New York's newest wall-crawler, but one of the neighborhoods itself. Join us as we sit down with key members of the incredibly talented writing team from Insomniac to discuss the inspirations, relationships, and story of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales!

2018's God of War is one of the best exclusives of the PlayStation 4 era, and now it's been confirmed that you will be able to take your save file to the PlayStation 5 without an issue.

If you're just halfway through the game or post-game Valkyrie hunting, your save game file is ready to roll over to the new console whenever you feel like heading to the next generation of consoles. Sony Santa Monica confirmed this compatibility today in a tweet which you can see right here!

Whether you’re picking up the game for the first time or looking to finish that NG+ save, God of War (2018) on the #PS5 will offer:

🎞️ Up to 60 FPS using the ‘Favor Performance’ video option
🎮 Save Transfers – start right where you left off on the PS4!

— Santa Monica Studio Is Hiring (@SonySantaMonica) October 26, 2020

The "favor performance" option also allows players to hit up to 60 fps, which is always nice when you want to land the hottest axes and tear up were-creatures to shreds. We expect to hear about tweaks, fixes, and other small changes like this for other titles heading from the PS4 to PS5, and we'll keep you posted about details as they come in. Oh, and just in case you wanted to transfer your God of War III Remastered save to PS5, you can do that too!

The next generation of gaming is less than a month away and Ubisoft is the latest company to detail how they are optimizing some of their new games on the horizon. Whether gamers are scooping up an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, here are some of the ways that Ubisoft's lineup will appeal to those looking forward to a new generation of tech. 

Let's break it down by game: 

Watch Dogs: Legion

You can't take down an entire government regime without some cool next-gen features. For Xbox fans, players will be able to utilize accelerated raytracing technology for stunning visuals in the city of London, real-time reflections in the watery surfaces, and smoother in-game traversal thanks the Xbox Direct Storage. Everything is meant to be faster, crisper, and more realistic, which is something PlayStation fans have to look forward to as well.

On the PlayStation 5, raytracing will offer a similar experience to that of the Xbox Series X/S in addition to the Tempest 3D Audio engine that is meant to enhance the game's auditory immersion to unreal levels. Faster loading times, quicker fast-travel, and adaptive triggers put the journey of revolution right into you as the player's hands. 

Mando Mondays – an event that debuts products inspired by The Mandalorian – kicks off today! We informed you about some awesome pre-orders a little while back, but today Hasbro unveiled a bevy of new figurines for all you Star Wars-loving collectors out there. 

There are two new 6-inch Black Series figurines, three new 3.75-inch Vintage Collection figurines, and one 3.75-inch Retro Collection figurine for you to peruse and eventually purchase. The Black series models include The Mandalorian and the Child Build-Up Pack for $35 as well as the Speeder Bike Scout Trooper for $45. The Vintage Collection models are as follows: a smaller Mandalorian and the Child Build-Up Pack for $18, The Armorer for $13, and Moff Gideon for $13. Finally, the Retro Collection figure assortment for $10 will also be available. (We'll paste any missing figurine links as soon as they become available!)

You can see all the collectibles in the gallery below. 

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Releasing on December 31, the Mandalorian wireless Xbox One controller is coupled with a charging stand and retails for $160. It's not made of beskar steel, but it looks like it is, and carries many of the signature armor designs of the famed bounty hunter. If you flip the controller over, you'll see an image of "The Child," who is wanted and on the run with the Mandalorian. Most people call him Baby Yoda, but Lucasfilm has gone with "The Child" as his official title until his name is officially revealed.

Given the timing of release in December, it's a shame this controller doesn't have the share button or the new directional pad of the Xbox Series X/S, but it is compatible with these systems. Along with the unique artistic design, this controller has textured grips and charges through a magnetic contact system.

Interestingly, if you run out of battery during play, you can connect the controller to the stand, and, as Microsoft puts it in the official description, engage in "one-handed play while you charge." We don't know how this one-handed functionality is formatted, but the option is there if you need to use it.

The Mandalorian was a hit when season one dropped earlier this year on Disney+ and now that a new season is here, the team over at Motive is celebrating the hit show with exclusive themed content for Star Wars: Squadrons. Despite saying no additional gear would be dropping, the studio is adding The Mandalorian loot to Star Wars: Squadrons. Don't worry, there are no surprise loot box moves here, everything announced is completely earnable. 

Kicking off on October 28, Star Wars: Squadrons players will be able to earn eight new (and completely free) cosmetic items to make those Starfighters even more badass thanks to The Mandalorian. New cockpit cosmetics are included in the new drop, one for each faction. This includes one new hologram, a new decal, dashboard flair, and a hanging flair; one set for both the New Republic and the Imperial fleet.