June’s IGN First game is Gears 5! We’re gearing up for the third-person shooter sequel’s launch on September 10 by diving deep into Escape, the brand-new PvE multiplayer mode. We’ll have new gameplay video, game details, and much more!
This page will serve as a continually updated hub of everything we’re doing all month long. Take a look at the list below and catch up on anything you’ve missed!
The latest Nintendo Switch firmware update has arrived, but don’t get too excited. Version 8.1.0 is out now, and it doesn’t do much. The official patch notes are one line long.
“General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience,” it states.
Your Switch will most likely download the update automatically if you have it connected to the internet. To verify you have the latest version installed, head to the System Settings menu and look for Version 8.1.0. You can also manually trigger the update on the System Settings menu.
In other Switch news, it was recently reported that production on the rumored new Switch models has begun, and that Nintendo moved production out of China due to the threat of Trump’s tariffs. One of the consoles reportedly has beefier specs, while the other is reportedly a lower-cost alternative that may feature a different form factor.
Nintendo made no hardware announcements at E3, but the company still had a lot to share. Perhaps Nintendo’s biggest news from Nintendo at E3 was the announcement of a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Additionally, Banjo is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Cyberpunk 2077 had an impressive showing on Microsoft’s stage during E3 2019, where we learned lots of information–like the role Keanu Reeves plays–and saw lots of exciting gameplay. That gameplay may have been restricted to a behind-closed-doors event on the show floor, but Polish developers CD Projekt Red announced that we’ll all get to see it this August.
In replying to a tweet from Wushu Studios’ community manager, CD Projekt Red’s global community lead Marcin Momot said Cyberpunk 2077’s extended gameplay demo will be public during this year’s PAX West, which takes place in the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle between August 29 and September 2. Momot said, “It’s going to happen exactly during PAX West.”
In other Cyberpunk news, we’ve learned that the sci-fi, first-person shooter will have multiple endings. In an interview with YongYea during this year’s E3, quest director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz simply confirmed that, like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt before it, Cyberpunk 2077 will have more than one ending. How many remains to be seen, as Tomaszkiewicz didn’t quantify “multiple.” However, Tomaszkiewicz also said that all other augmentations–aside from the two assigned during the Prologue–are completely optional and that there is currently no level cap set for the game.
We’re getting ever closer to the release of Cyberpunk 2077, as CD Projekt Red founder Marcin Iwinski confirmed that the game has entered the polishing stage of development. Cyberpunk 2077 launches on April 16, 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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Last month, The Pokemon Company began distributing a free Shiny Pikachu and Eevee for the Let’s Go games on Nintendo Switch. If you’ve yet to claim one, however, your time to do so is running out. The distribution is set to end this Sunday, June 23, making this your last opportunity to add the free Shiny Pokemon to your collection.
To claim the Pokemon, you’ll first need to download the free Pokemon Pass app on your smartphone. You can grab it from Google Play or the App Store. Once the app has been installed, you’ll need to visit a participating Target store, then find a sign with a QR code for the free Pokemon in the toy aisle. Scan the code using the Pokemon Pass app and you’ll receive a serial code that you can then input in the Let’s Go games.
The Pokemon you’ll receive will be the opposite of the version you own, so you’ll get a Shiny Eevee in Let’s Go Pikachu, and a Shiny Pikachu in Let’s Go Eevee. Each Pokemon comes at level 10 and knows the following movesets:
Once you’ve gotten a serial code from Target, fire up your copy of Let’s Go and select the Mystery Gift option from the game’s main menu. Choose the option to receive your gift with a code/password, then the serial code and the free Pikachu or Eevee will be downloaded into your game. You can find step-by-step directions in our guide on how to get your free Shiny Pikachu or Eevee.
Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee are available now on Nintendo Switch, but those aren’t the only Pokemon RPGs coming to the console. A new pair of Pokemon games, Pokemon Sword and Shield, are set to launch on the system on November 15. We learned a lot more details about the titles at E3 2019; we got our first look at their new Dynamax mechanic and learned how Max Raid Battles work. You can read more about the games in our Pokemon Sword and Shield pre-order guide.
Mortal Kombat 11 is getting a significant addition to competitive play with an update coming on June 18. The “Kombat League” update will add a seasonal ranked mode with in-game rewards up for grabs.
In Kombat League, you can participate in ranked matches during four-week seasons to compete (ahem, kompete) your way across nine tiers of ranks. Those range from Apprentice to Elder God. Rewards are cumulative for all lower tiers, and you’ll earn rewards based on the highest tier you reached during the season. The update will also add new daily and seasonal quests for more items. Once a season ends, the next one will start immediately so you can start grinding your way up to the next set of rewards. The first season is called the Season of Blood.
The matchmaking system will pair you up against players of similar skill levels as you improve and climb the ranks. The update will also add a new meter to give you a quick look at your chances of winning against an opponent when you begin a ranked match.
The Kombat League will be launching alongside Shang Tsung, the first of six planned DLC fighters. The studio has also revealed Spawn, Nightwolf, and Sindel are coming, but another DLC fighter reveal could be on the way.
Warning: this Erik Gelden explainer contains spoilers for Jessica Jones Season 3.
The cancellation of Jessica Jones means the end of Netflix’s Marvel Universe. Fortunately, the series was able to add a couple more Marvel Comics characters to this shared universe before the end. Not only did Foolkiller serve as the season’s main villain, Jessica’s new partner/love interest Erik Gelden is based (albeit very loosely) on the villain Mind-Wave.
Every week, streaming services like Amazon Video Prime, Hulu, and Shudder–which specializes in horror–release new content for its users to check out. But how do you keep track of what’s coming out every day? Luckily, GameSpot has you covered with a breakdown of this week’s releases.
Over on Amazon, the week kicks off on Monday with Season 8 of the long-running legal drama Suits. Aside from that, there is one original movie that day and three original series at the end of the week. It’s a very light week for new content on Amazon.
Hulu, on the other hand, has plenty of new TV shows and movies to stream this week. The highlight comes on Friday, when all of the new summer game shows land after they air on network TV. The one that looks like strangest/most watchable is Holey Moley. Hosted by Stephen Curry, the series is like mini-golf, if mini-golf landed in a pool of gamma waste, was bit by a radioactive spider, and was born on an alien planet. It’s extreme miniature golf on a ridiculous, over-the-top course. People will fall trying to putt a ball, and I will laugh.
If you hate laughing, and you’re more into being scared, then you’re probably subscribed to Shudder. There are a few fantastic releases this week, including the 2016 South Korean movie The Wailing. It’s centered around a small village where an infectious sickness breaks out, and it’s one of the country’s best horror films, which is saying a lot as Korean horror is pretty awesome as a whole. Additionally, there’s Shudder Guides coming out this week which is a five-part series featuring Shudder’s lead curator, Sam Zimmerman, discussing horror sub-genres.
Below, you’ll find all of this week’s releases from Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Shudder. Make sure to see what’s coming out to Netflix this week as well.
The hype is building around Borderlands 3 as its September 13 release date draws closer, but if you haven’t had a chance to play any other games in the franchise or would be interested in owning them on PC, here’s a great opportunity: Digital PC key retailer Green Man Gaming is currently offering Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for only $3. That’s a full 95% off the bundle, which still sells for anywhere between $15 and $60 elsewhere. (Rather play on PS4? The Handsome Collection is also free on PS4 for PS Plus members in June.)
After purchasing, you’ll receive a Steam key, so you must have a Steam account to redeem. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection also has full controller support on Steam, if you prefer to use a controller over a mouse.
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Borderlands: The Handsome Collection includes remastered versions of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, with the latter taking place between the events of Borderlands and Borderlands 2. The compilation includes all DLC for the games, including additional campaigns and playable characters. With online or local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is an excellent multiplayer game for anyone’s collection, although you can play it solo as well.
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In GameSpot’s Borderlands 2 review, the game received an 8.5. “Borderlands 2 doesn’t reach far beyond its predecessor’s scope, but it does do almost everything better,” wrote critic Chris Watters. “Additions, refinements, and fixes all combine to create an appreciably improved experience, one that fully delivers on the promise of the first game. While Borderlands felt empty at times, this sequel is bursting with content and brimming with life, making it an absolutely delightful way to spend hours and hours and hours of your free time.”
Meanwhile, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel earned a 7 in its review. “Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is different enough to separate itself from the shadows of its older siblings. Elpis provides some gorgeous scenery, and the low-gravity environments bring an exciting new dynamic exploration and combat,” critic Cameron Woolsey wrote. “No, it never reaches the furthest edges of space, but Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel still offers some the best of what the series has to offer: good loot, good laughs, and good times for many hours.”
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection will be on sale for $3 until this Friday, June 21, or while supplies last. The deal has already sold out once since it first appeared last week, so grab your Steam key fast if interested. Plus, catch up on the latest news about Borderlands 3 and everything you need to know about pre-ordering.
Though Samuel L. Jackson’s Mace Windu definitely died in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, the prolific American actor believes the purple lightsaber wielding Jedi isn’t gone. Revenge of the Sith is the third and final entry in the prequel trilogy releasing in 2005, meaning Windu would’ve been dead for a little over 14 years now. However, Jackson wants “one more run” as the Jedi Master and member of the Jedi High Council–who is absolutely still dead.
Jackson sat down with Stephen Colbert, where he was asked if he’d reprise any of his more iconic and memorable roles. To rapturous audience applause, Jackson said, “I’d really love to give one more run at Mace Windu in Star Wars.”
Windu battled Emperor Palpatine for a brief moment of flashy swordplay in Revenge of the Sith before getting his right hand chopped off and then being electro-blasted out of a window. A fall from such great heights would kill any normal human, and in response to Colbert questioning Windu’s survivability, Jackson said, “There’s a long history of one-handed guys that were Jedis that have lightsabers that still make it. Jedis can fall from incredible heights and not die, like cats.”
The epic space-opera is set to make a huge splash this year. In the video game department, Star Wars – Jedi: Fallen Order will launch on November 15 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Over on the film side, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will debut in theatres on December 20. While Jackson won’t appear in either, he still has a busy second half of 2019, starring in Shaft (June 14), Spider-Man: Far From Home (July 2), and The Last Full Measure (October 25).