Author: Trafficblast

Achievements and Trophies in games are nice and all, but when they’re tied to specific story events, they can prove spoilery. PS4 thankfully allows developers to designate Trophies as “hidden,” preventing you from accidentally finding out about anything you might not want to see. But what about once you’re done and want to go Trophy hunting, or if you just don’t care about spoilers in the first place? Your impulse might be to go searching online for a complete list of Trophies. Or you could, y’know, just reveal it on the system itself.

Yeah, that’s a thing. And people seem shocked by this bit of information.

Just select a hidden Trophy, hit X to view its details screen, and you can hit the Square button to reveal the hidden information. Not only is this possible, but it’s been a thing for years–it was first added in the PS4’s 4.00 system update, way back in September 2016. It’s possible that, for many, the news was lost, as it was around that time that the slim PS4 and PS4 Pro were both announced, and this update introduced HDR functionality to all PS4 systems, among other things. But even the PlayStation Blog post for the update made no mention of the Trophy feature. (It was, however, referenced in an earlier post, about a month before it was actually released.)

Regardless, news of this feature has been making the rounds after a highly upvoted post on Reddit from user RockyB95 pointed out that they had only discovered it after years of owning a PS4. The PlayStation UK Twitter account then shared this, and it seems as if this useful tip was one that many people were unaware of.

It pays to read the full patch notes, apparently. What other tricks, PS4 or otherwise, can you think of that other people might not know? Let us know in the comments below.

Infinity Ward gave Call of Duty players their first glimpse of multiplayer in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare with a livestream look at its new 2-on-2 Gunfight mode, and announced when we can expect more details about the competitive side of the game. It turns out, it’s going to be a bit of a wait.

A Modern Warfare multiplayer reveal is coming at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST on August 1 (3 AM AET on August 2). Infinity Ward will show off the game via livestream on its Twitch channel, twitch.tv/callofduty. There, you can expect to see more of Gunfight and get details about any other modes Modern Warfare is adding to the usual Call of Duty multiplayer suite. We’re also expecting to hear more about one of the game’s biggest new features: cross-play.

Infinity Ward first revealed that cross-play was coming to Call of Duty when it announced that the game would be a reboot of 2007’s Modern Warfare, but featuring a whole new story. It’ll allow players on all Call of Duty platforms to play with and against each other in multiplayer matches–so regardless of whether you buy the game on PC, Xbox One, or PS4, you’ll have the full CoD community available for multiplayer matches. Infinity Ward also announced it’s doing away with the season pass structure for downloadable content with Modern Warfare, so all post-release multiplayer maps will be free to all players.

Another aspect we’re hoping to learn more about in August is Modern Warfare’s progression system. Infinity Ward has said progression will carry across all modes in the game, meaning you’ll be able to level up your weapons, unlock new Killstreaks, and work toward hitting Prestige while playing the game’s single-player mode as well as in multiplayer. We don’t have many details on how that all works yet, or how the modes are otherwise linked together, but Infinity Ward has said it wants Modern Warfare to feel more like one complete experience and less like several distinct games packaged together.

Gunfight is the first new multiplayer mode we’ve heard about in Modern Warfare. It pits two teams of two players against each other in small maps, where they face each other in super-fast rounds. The first team to win six rounds takes the match, but you don’t get the benefit of choosing your equipment loadout–each round sees everyone assigned the same set of guns. That means everyone is evenly matched, making for some intense, speedy bouts. Check out our hands-on impressions for more details.

As Nintendo fans, we’re used to shelling out more than average for our games and accessories, but luckily, Amazon Prime Day is nearly here to save us some cash while giving us an excuse to spend even more money on Nintendo products. Whether you’re looking to pick up your first Nintendo Switch, have a specific game in mind, or are just curious what kind of discounts will actually be available, you’ve come to the right place.

While Amazon Prime Day doesn’t officially kick off until Monday, July 15, the retail giant is already starting to discount many products in preparation for Prime Day. Plus, Amazon’s biggest competitors are getting in on the deals action by throwing their own anti-Prime Day sales, including Walmart, Target, and GameStop, to name just a few. All that competition can only benefit shoppers, as Prime Day has gradually become the equivalent of Black Friday in the summer with record-low discounts on high-cost items (like game consoles). Even though the Nintendo Switch sells for $300, a lower price point than the Xbox One or PS4, its games and accessories get quite pricey, with Switch Pro controllers selling for $70 and first-party titles often remaining at $60 long after launch. That’s why finding good deals on Switch products is even more exciting, and Prime Day is likely your best chance to find a ton of Switch discounts until Black Friday.

Prime Day comes with an overwhelming amount of deals shoved in your face, so we’re here to help make the experience a bit less stressful. Here are the best Nintendo Switch deals for Prime Day available now (and note that this story will continue to be updated as Prime Day really gets started next week).

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle – on sale for $20 at Amazon

Best Nintendo Switch game deals

From GameStop’s huge Summer Sale to Ebay’s Hot Deals for Hot Days, there are plenty of discounts floating around already in anticipation of Prime Day; plus, Amazon itself already has some pretty notable price cuts available. Check out some of the great game deals you can snag already below.

Best Nintendo Switch console deals

Everyone’s still buzzing about the announcement of a new $200 Switch model, the Switch Lite, but with it releasing in September, we wouldn’t count on it getting discounted any time soon. If you’re in the market for a Switch, your best bet is to grab the OG model during Prime Day. While listed at $300 normally, we’ve seen the Switch as low as $240 in the past, and we’re willing to bet it drops steeply again over the next week.

Of course, if you’re willing to get a slightly used or refurbished model, you can already find the Switch cheaper at some retailers. But if you’re holding out for a brand-new Switch to drop below $300, you may have to wait until Prime Day. When we start spotting deals, we’ll include those here. It’s worth mentioning there is a small perk for getting the console at GameStop right now, and that’s a free Starlink: Battle for Atlas starter pack.

FastSnail Grips, 2-pack – on sale for $10.95 at Amazon

Best Nintendo Switch accessory deals

As we said earlier, Switch accessories are almost as notoriously expensive as the games themselves. But if the Switch is your primary gaming system, it definitely doesn’t hurt to invest in at least a few essentials: a Pro controller, a hard-shell travel case, a microSD memory card, etc. More deals will start going live as Prime Day starts, but here are some of the best accessory deals available now.

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Following the recent PS4 beta, Capcom has shared another new trailer Monster Hunter World‘s upcoming Iceborne expansion. This video, which you can watch above, shows off a couple of new monsters variants players will be able to hunt–along with a returning favorite–and showcases more of the new and improved Gathering Hub where they’ll be spending their time between quests.

As teased in the game’s previous trailer, the fiery Glavenus from Monster Hunter Generations will return in Iceborne. The expansion will also introduce some new subspecies monsters, which Capcom describes as “extreme, twisted variations that amp up the difficulty and require master-level hunting skills to defeat.” We get a look at two of these in the new trailer. First is the Fulgur Anjanath, which can emit electricity rather than lighting. We also get a glimpse at the Ebony Odogaron, which is “more vicious than ever.”

Iceborne is set in the arctic Hoarfrost Reach, which features a new Gathering Hub that boasts some welcome improvements over the one found in the base game. This time around, you’ll be able to access various facilities like the Smithy, Resource Center, and Argosy much more quickly thanks to their closer proximity. You’ll also be able to decorate your room with different pieces of furniture and other decor, and Capcom says it will release a post-launch update that will allow other players to visit your room.

Iceborne will introduce other gameplay tweaks as well. This time around, the difficulty will scale for two-player teams, and Palicos will be able to wield some new gadgets such as the Shieldspire Stooge or the Meowcano; the former is a “mobile decoy” that will draw the monster’s attention, while the latter is a big jar that unleashes fireballs. You can read more about the upcoming expansion on Capcom’s blog.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne launches for PS4 and Xbox One on September 6. The expansion is also coming to PC this winter, but no release date has been announced yet. You’ll need to own a copy of the base game in order to play Iceborne, but Capcom is releasing a new Master Edition that bundles both together for $60.

Fortnite‘s Week 10 challenges are now live on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, and mobile devices, which means we’re nearing the end of Season 9. Most of this week’s challenges are fairly self-explanatory and shouldn’t pose too much of a problem, but one that’ll require a bit of legwork to complete asks you to visit public service announcement signs in Neo Tilted, Pressure Plant, or Mega Mall. If you aren’t sure where those are located, we’ve put together a map of the public service announcements signs and instructions on where to find them below. Here’s what you need to do.

Where Are The Public Service Announcement Sign Locations?

As the challenge states, the public service announcement signs can be found in three different locations around the map: Neo Tilted, Pressure Plant, and Mega Mall. Each area is home to several of the signs, which resemble propaganda posters, but you only need to visit a total of five in order to complete the challenge. We’ve marked all the signs we’ve found in each area on the map below.

How To Complete The Challenge

Once you know where to look, completing this challenge will simply be a matter of making your way to the right area and walking up to the signs. As you approach one, a notification will pop up informing you that you’ve made progress, so simply repeat the process enough times and you should finish the challenge easily enough. There’s no set order in which to visit the signs, so you can visit all five within the same area if you so choose.

Fortnite Season 9, Week 10 Challenges

Free

• Use an Air Strike in different matches (3) — 5 Battle Stars
• Deal damage to opponents with Shotguns (500) — 5 Battle Stars
• Search Ammo Boxes in a single match (7) — 10 Battle Stars

Premium

• Visit public service announcement signs in Neo Tilted, Pressure Plant, or Mega Mall (5) — 5 Battle Stars
• Stage 1/3: Collect Wood from a Pirate Ship or Viking Ship – 2 Battle Stars
  • Stage 2/3: Collect Stone from a Fork Knife or Umbrella – 2 Battle Stars
  • Stage 3/3: Collect Metal from a Robot Factory – 1 Battle Star
• Eliminate opponents in Pleasant Park or Paradise Palms (3) — 10 Battle Stars
• Damage opponents with a pickaxe (200) — 5 Battle Stars

Fortnite’s Week 10 challenges arrive on the heels of the game’s third 9.30 content update. This was another fairly minor one, only introducing one new item to Battle Royale mode: the Air Strike, a throwable canister that calls in a hail of missiles on opponents and structures. In fact, you’ll need to use the Air Strike in three different matches in order to complete another one of this week’s challenges.

Now that Week 10’s challenges are live, Season 9 is officially winding down, but you still have some time to complete any outstanding challenges and unlock more of this season’s Battle Pass rewards. If you need help, we have guides for all the trickier tasks in our complete Fortnite Season 9 challenges roundup. You also still have until July 16 to complete all of the 14 Days of Summer challenges. Each one unlocks a special summer-themed reward, and if you finish all 14, you’ll earn a special Smoothie back bling.