There are a few rumors swirling about the WWE PPV Clash of Champions. PW Insider reports Nikki Cross is not in attendance and her match against Bayley will not be on the card. Also, Asuka vs. Zelina Vega has now allegedly been bumped from the Kickoff Show to the Main Card. There’s been no news from WWE about this yet, but you can watch the Kickoff Show below when it airs.
It’s time for another WWE PPV event. This time around, it’s Clash of Champions, the annual event where every WWE title is on the line–except for the NXT ones. As the evening moves on, GameSpot will be updating you live with what’s happening during the show.
Clash of Champions will be taking place at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by the Thunderdome–WWE’s Zoom-call-style audience. The Kickoff Show for the event will take place one hour prior to the main card, which begins at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET.
How to watch:
In case you’re wanting to jump into the even right now, Clash of Champions is best watched through the WWE Network. Yes, you can order the PPV through your cable or satellite provider, but it’s a bit pricier. The WWE Network costs $10 a month and outside of being able to streaming live events, there is a large back catalog of wrestling shows and original series to check out.
As for the card, Clash of Champions will see every championship title from Raw and Smackdown be defended. Below, you’ll find the full card.
Match card:
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Randy Orton (Ambulance match for WWE Championship)
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso (Universal Championship)
Bayley (c) vs. Nikki Cross (Smackdown Women’s Championship)
Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler (c) vs. The Riott Squad (Women’s Tag Team Championships)
Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura (c) vs. Lucha House Party (SmackdownTag Team Championships)
Jeff Hardy (c) vs. AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn (Triple threat for Intercontinental Championship)
The Street Profits (c) vs. Andrade and Angel Garza (Raw Tag Team Championships)
Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Apollo Crews (United States Championship)
Asuka (c) vs. Zelina Vega (Raw Women’s Championship) [KICKOFF SHOW]
Below, you’ll find live updates for the event as it happens. Keep checking back to GameSpot throughout the night for live results.
Kickoff Show
The Clash of Champions Kickoff Show has begun. If you saw the rumor above about Nikki Cross not being on tonight’s show, we’ll confirm it here if it is announced on the preshow. Additionally, all other important announcements will also be included below.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is one of the most acclaimed games in Bethesda’s library, but it is definitely showing its age more than 14 years since it released. A group of developers is looking to fix that with the Skyblivion project, which reimagines Oblivion as if it were made in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s engine. As you can see in the video below, the results are very impressive so far.
In development in one form or another since 2012, Skyblivion is the complete Oblivion experience remade in the Skyrim engine. That includes all DLC packs, all weapons, all quests, and all locations. The mod is free, but you must own Oblivion and Skyrim already, along with their DLC expansions, in order to run it. Though Bethesda does support mods on consoles, it’s only available on PC.
It isn’t just transferring game data into a new engine, though. The team also used existing lore and some creative license to improve on areas it found underwhelming in the original Oblivion. Interior areas are getting a particularly large overhaul to more accurately portray the world, with shops showing what items are on sale, and caves will house mines and goblins. With the first pass of the overworld nearly done, the team is moving forward on places like inns and shops.
Monsters and creatures have gone through a similar level of care, recreating them and adding some extra flair to make them fit in Skyblivion. You should still recognize them, but they’ll look more like you remember them than what they actually looked like.
Skyblivion isn’t close to a final release yet, but with the amount of time we’ll likely be waiting for The Elder Scrolls VI, it will still serve as an impressive project to tide us over. You can learn more on the mod’s official website.
Resident Evil fans have been getting absolutely spoiled as of late, with the Resident Evil 3 remake releasing earlier this year and Resident Evil Village following in 2021. However, they’re also going to get an all-new CG Netflix series next year called Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, and it stars two of the most iconic characters in the franchise.
Announced during the Tokyo Game Show, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness stars Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who were both previously in Resident Evil 2. The series seems to live up to its title based on the visuals we’ve seen thus far, and it looks like it could be taking a more horror-focused and less action-heavy route than some of the previous Resident Evil CG projects. This would seem fitting, as Chris and Claire starred in a game that relied much more heavily on tension and suspense than all-out chaos.
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness isn’t the only project Netflix has in the works for the franchise. It’s also going to air a live-action show that stars Albert Wesker’s twin daughters. Set in two different time periods, it seems like it will add more context to the Wesker family, and it’s being produced by Cosntantin Film — the same production company that handled the live-action films. Those were far removed from the games’ canon, so we’ll have to wait and see if the same thing happens with the series.
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will hit Netflix in 2021. Resident Evil Village is currently planned to release on PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and PC.
A mobile version of Dynasty Warriors designed for iOS and Android was announced during a special 20th anniversary livestream event at Tokyo Game Show 2020. Koei Tecmo also announced a Japan-only closed beta, with applications opening immediately after the presentation.
Titled Shin Sangoku Musou in Japan, producer Akihiro Suzuki described the game as “the definitive smartphone action game” and one allows players to “easily enjoy exhilarating Dynasty Warriors action and the grand story of the Three Kingdoms”. In addition to the main story mode, Suzuki said mobile Dynasty Warriors will also include new game modes including “cooperative play with other users” and “asynchronous versus matches”.
The game was played live during the presentation, showcasing the single-player story mode. After choosing a map location and locking in a team of three fighters, Suzuki demonstrated the game can be played in both landscape and portrait, switching instantly from one to the other by rotating the phone. Movement is controlled via a virtual touchpad, while attacks and special abilities are performed using the on-screen buttons. Players can swap between their three fighters at any time by tapping their on-screen portraits, plus they’re joined by an AI partner for combination attacks, one of which included a cinematic where a woman grappled a soldier with a chain. The main menu also revealed two other modes, Free and Conquest
Suzuki also demonstrated the “gacha” function, seen in many other Japanese mobile games, where players spend virtual currency to unlock random new fighters as well as concept art of the characters.
Details on how to register for the closed beta were revealed via the game’s official website and Twitter account. Applications will be accepted until Monday 5 October, with the beta running from 8-12 October. Although beta and full game is currently limited to players in Japan, a Koei Tecmo representative told IGN a Western release may be considered at a later date.
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires has been announced for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Unlike previous cross-generation Dynasty Warriors games, the PC port will be at the same level as the next-gen editions of the game. It will arrive in early 2021.
The Empires sub-series takes Dynasty Warriors’ ‘1 vs. 1,000’ action game set-up, and places it within a strategy game structure, seeing players take on the role of a hero, and either aiding existing factions to conquer medieval China – or establish their own.
Dynasty Warriors 9 was the first open-world installment in the series and, while 9 Empires will stick with its traditional strategic structure, producer Akihiro Suzuki tells IGN that the freedom of approach offered in the mainline game will be replicated in this spin-off, saying, “we are incorporating a variety of strategies in the siege battles.”
The game will also support 2-player online co-op. The Nintendo Switch version – which will be the first Dynasty Warriors game specifically built for Switch – will exclusively support local wireless co-op play.
9 Empires will also include an “enriched” edit function to let you create your own officer. Suzuki explains that, “The facial editing will allow for more customisation compared to previous Empires games,” and compares it to Nioh 2’s character creation features.
No features will be unique to the next-gen editions of the game, but players should expect, “improvements on the next-gen versions in the visual quality, framerate stability and crowded chaotic gameplay.”
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is just a few months away, but Koei Tecmo is keeping busy. Today, the company officially announced Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires at its first next-generation release, just in time for the 20th anniversary of the series.
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires
Releasing for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires features the series classic massive battles along with Siege Battles that let you act as commander and deploy units in strategic locations.
A new edit function allows you to customize your officers, and there is an expanded domestic system that lets you govern as you see fit: even if that means being pure evil. As characters’ relationships with each other change, it will affect gameplay.
Producer Akihiro Suzuki
Speaking to GameSpot, producer Akihiro Suzuki said the next-gen game will feature improved visuals and a more stable framerate compared to the other versions, along with “crowded chaotic gameplay.” He also said the SSD on both systems will let the game load much faster, much like we’ve seen in demonstrations from both Microsoft and Sony already.
Though Dynasty Warriors 9 featured a more open-world structure than the series had seen to date, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires will not be doing this. Because the outcomes of battles determine whether your territory expands, it’s using the Empire sub-series’ structure. Your ultimate goal is to unify all of ancient China, so you would not have access to the entire region right out of the gate.
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is planned to release in early 2021.
Borat’s upcoming sequel will officially be titled Borat: Gift of Pornographic Monkey to Vice Premiere Mikhael Pence to Make Benefit Recently Diminished Nation of Kazakhstan, according to a now-removed listing that appeared on the Writer’s Guild of America West’s website.
While the title may be a mouthful, it seems to be par for the course as a follow up to 2006’s Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
The official listing also details the team behind the sequel. Sacha Baron Cohen will reprise his role as the outlandish reporter Borat, with story credits also going to Anthony Hines (writer for the original Borat, Bruno, and Da Ali G Show), Dan Swimmer (writer for Cohen’s Who Is America series on Showtime), and Nina Pedrad (writer for 30 Rock and New Girl).
After footage of Sacha Baron Cohen’s titular character surfaced on YouTube, it was discovered that a sequel was in the works. The filming in Los Angeles has allegedly wrapped, and it is said to be being screened by industry insiders with a possible launch “prior to the election in an effort to reach younger voters,” according to an earlier report by Collider.
No plot details are known at this time, but judging by its title, it’s possible current Vice President Mike Pence makes an appearance. Here’s to hoping there’s some new lines to quote so people can finally stop yelling “my wife” in 2020. It’s already hard enough as it is.
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Fortnite’s third birthday event is live in the battle royale. Players can hop in the game to complete a handful of challenges to unlock special rewards and earn experience. Two of the challenges require you to traverse the map to find different birthday cakes. This guide will help you dance in front of different birthday cakes with ease.
Where Are The Birthday Cake Locations?
Birthday cakes are scattered all over the map, with most in named locations. You’ll need to dance around ten of them by using an emote. Cakes are usually near the center of a named location. Be careful though, as everyone is going for the cake, so most of these landing spots are quite dangerous. Here’s a map with cake locations:
Fortnite Birthday Cake Map Locations
Once you find a cake and dance next to it, eat the small slices of cake around it to get shield. This will help you complete another challenge: Gain health or shield from birthday cake. There is a limited amount of cake pieces per game though, so you’ll need to get to a cake before anyone else does to eat it. Here’s what it looks like in-game:
What Do I Get For Completing The Birthday Challenges?
You’ll need to complete four of the special birthday challenges in order to unlock a special cake back bling. Completing other challenges will net you special birthday emotes, sprays, weapon skins, and other cosmetics.
Once you’ve gained enough shield or health from eating cake, you’ll earn 80,000 experience points. It’s not a bad reward for completing one challenge.
Players have until October 1 to complete the challenges and earn the rewards. They’ll go away until next year after this week. Make sure to complete all of the Wolverine challenges that pop up week to week as well.
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It’s no surprise that both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S preorder launches were disastrous. There was a divide on the internet: those agonizing over bots and refresh buttons, and those who didn’t even bother because it’s all too expensive. And while this sounds like it could be any console launch, it wasn’t–because we are in a pandemic.
Both the high-end PS5 and Series X consoles cost $499.99, but only the latter currently has flexible payment options. GameStop is working on three different payment options, which include layaway and monthly payments. Adding onto that, the return of Microsoft’s economical All Access plan allows customers to choose a next-generation Xbox console of their choice bundled with Game Pass Ultimate for a monthly payment over 24 months. This service allows members cross-platform access to a library containing over 100 games, with some even playable on their respective launch days. Between GameStop’s payment installation plan and Microsoft’s bundle, it’s a wonder that these payment plans weren’t implemented earlier.
Why is this a big deal? Putting it simply: COVID-19 has dealt a massive blow to the world in every sense, and not everyone can front money for a next-gen console. With massive layoffs, reduced salaries, and overall tense economic conditions, the justification for dropping half a thousand dollars in one go isn’t just anxiety-inducing–it can be downright terrifying. According to USA Today, roughly 833,000 more Americans filed for unemployment in just the last week of August alone, bumping the total number of people filing for some form of government benefits up to 29.6 million. Depending on your financial situation, a $500 expense could make or break your month. And that’s in addition to the fact that $70 games could become the standard price point for PS5 and Series X games.
It’s both disappointing and unsurprising that Sony hasn’t announced a similar competitor to Xbox’s All Access or GameStop’s monthly installment options. The company has historically been rigid with its prices, even during blowout sales events. But with the ongoing pandemic and the rival launch of the Series X/S, Sony needs to step it up. Even with news of PS4 backward compatibility and the newly-announced PlayStation Plus Collection, that may not be enough for customers. More than ever, we’re facing immense pressure to be financially cautious.
It’s both disappointing and unsurprising that Sony hasn’t announced a similar competitor to Xbox’s All Access or GameStop’s monthly installment options.
When it comes down to it, Microsoft’s All Access plan isn’t dissimilar to getting a new phone. There’s already success in monthly payment models; mobile carriers have been doing this for years with smartphones. The iPhone 11, for example, is currently listed for $699 on Apple’s website. That’s almost $100 more than either the PS5 or Xbox Series X, yet iPhones aren’t usually considered rare commodities or inaccessible to the average person. Despite their steep price points, high-end smartphones have become ubiquitous in the last decade. And that’s part of what payment installation plans can offer: more access to the latest tech for more people. For many, paying $25 a month for two years is far more doable than dropping $699 in one sitting. Gaming has always been expensive to keep up with, and it’s time for retailers to treat next-gen consoles with the same amount of flexibility as other large, high-profile purchases.
Whether it’s PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold, consumers still have to pay for a recurring monthly subscription if they want to play games online. It makes sense to bundle this recurring charge with monthly payments on a new console, like how it works with getting a new phone. A similar payment plan can lower the barrier of entry to adopt a new next-gen console for existing players and their subscriptions (and probably increases day-one sales). If they’re new, this streamlines the process of getting set up. In the case of Microsoft’s All Access offer, Game Pass Ultimate is already included so new players won’t have to worry about breaking the bank by stocking up on a new library of games. Because even when you buy a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S, you’re not actually done spending money–you need games.
This is a pivotal time for both companies and their new consoles. With winter only a few months away and the world bracing for a potential second wave of infections, more people are going to be staying inside than ever. The days will be shorter, the seasonal affective disorder back in full force, the cabin fever taking us all. What better way to unwind than diving into games and streaming for hours? It should be crucial, then, for Sony to position itself as a viable competitor, not in the way of games but in adapting to its consumers’ needs and lifestyles. The coronavirus pandemic merely expedited and exacerbated a problem that was already there: the disparity between the high upfront costs of a next-gen console and consumer habits in the current socioeconomic landscape.
While both next-gen consoles are hotly anticipated, the consumer edge lies with Microsoft here. It’s time for companies and retailers to take a page from the Series X/S launch and adapt not just to quarantine life, but financially leaner and frugal times for everyone. If the way we live is different, shouldn’t the way we spend money change too?
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We’re back with another deep dive into the world and history of Cyberpunk 2077 in this installment of our video lore series exploring everything you’ll want and need to know ahead of the release of CD Projekt Red’s first-person RPG. This week’s episode, we’re delving into the street gangs that operate throughout Night City.
In the video above, Jean-Luc Seipke talks about the main gangs that you’ll have to worry about in Cyberpunk 2077. There are over 50 gangs in Night City, but only 10 will pose a serious threat to you. Those 10 will be more than enough, though, with each controlling and operating in a different part of the city.
In Cyberpunk 2077, you’ll contend with Maelstrom, the Animals, 6th Street, Valentinos, the Tyger Claws, The Mox, the Voodoo Boys, the Scavengers, the Aldecaldos, and the Wraiths. Like we said before, there are a whole lot more, but we’ll save the remaining minor gangs for another video down the line.
Cyberpunk 2077 will be released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on November 19. The game is coming to Google Stadia sometime this year as well, and both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 next-gen ports are in the works too.
