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The Demon’s Souls remake was released on November 12, 2020 as a PS5 launch game, but whether or not it will remain exclusive on the new console or eventually come to PC, either through Steam or another digital storefront, is a bit confusing. Below, we’ll parse through some of the messaging provided by Sony around the possibility of a Demon’s Souls PC version and speculate on whether or not we think it’s likely to happen.

Is Demon’s Souls Remake Getting a PC Version?

An early gameplay reveal trailer for Bluepoint’s Demon’s Souls remake closed out with a screen clearly stating in the footnote, “Also available on PC.” It also referred to the game as a “PlayStation exclusive,” with the added note, “Not available on other consoles for a limited time.” This led many to believe that the Demon’s Souls remake was a PS5 console launch exclusive and that it would eventually make its way to other platforms, including PC.

According to Sony, this messaging was “human error.” The trailer was promptly taken down and replaced with a new version of the trailer that did not include the PC announcement. When pressed for clarification by Kotaku on whether or not this means Demon’s Souls is not coming to PC, a Sony representative said, “Yes, it’s just PS5.”

In August 2020, however, a corporate report from Sony expressed the company’s interest in porting over more of its first-party titles to PC “in order to promote further growth in our profitability.” We’ve already seen that strategy play out with the launch of first-party Sony titles like Death Stranding and Horizon Zero Dawn hitting Steam months or even years after their launch on PS4. Bloodborne, a PS4 exclusive since its launch in 2015 and another incredibly successful FromSoftware IP, is among the highest in-demand from PC players. The Demon’s Souls remake, which Tamoor Hussain called “a sight to behold” in our early review impressions, now joins its ranks.

“It’s Just PS5,” Says Sony–But Is It Really?

Whether or not Demon’s Souls will eventually find its way to PC remains to be seen, but it honestly seems likely. The mixed messaging, along with the fact that Demon’s Souls is a PS5 launch game on a console with a fairly lean launch lineup of exclusives, certainly makes us suspect that Sony isn’t giving us all the answers just yet. The Dark Souls games have seen massive success across multiple platforms, including PC, so to keep the Demon’s Souls remake all to PS5 would not seem in line with Sony’s reported shift in strategy regarding first-party titles.

Still, the short answer remains no–according to Sony’s current messaging, the Demon’s Souls remake is not coming to PC. But with a 92 on Metacritic so far, it’s already enjoying a ton of critical acclaim, so we’re not giving up hope just yet.

Demon’s Souls launched on PS5 on November 12. If you’re looking to pick up a console to play it now, check out our order guide for the latest on where to buy a PS5.

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Become Eivor, a mighty Viking raider and lead your clan from the harsh shores of Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England. Explore a beautiful, mysterious open world where you’ll face brutal enemies, raid fortresses, build your clan’s new settlement, and forge alliances to win glory and earn a place in Valhalla.

Now that both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S have launched, we can finally settle the debate on which one is the best via the hottest video game podcast out there. On this week’s episode of GameSpot After Dark, PS5 reviewer Mat Paget and Xbox Series X|S reviewer Michael Higham were supposed to throw down but opted for spirited console banter to inform you on where each platform stands at launch.

In a bit of a mix to the normal podcast format, Jake played moderator by giving each debater limited time to make their case on several predetermined topics such as game library, backwards compatibility, controller, user experience, and more. Lucy was chilling, but provided some much needed perspective throughout.

Jake was also able to corral a few GameSpot After Dark listeners for a panel of judges to determine who won the debate who you can hear in this very episode–shouts out to y’all. If you want to join the GameSpot community, the After Dark podcast is a great place to start where you can get to know who we are and what happens behind the scenes (and also keep up with the latest and greatest in video games). Give it a listen with the Spotify embed below!

You can also check out what our panel of esteemed guests do as well. Fogi Bear (@fogi_bear) runs his own Twitch channel and YouTube page where he explores fighting games in great depth. Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) hosts two shows: the Left Behind Games Podcast and Cutscenes Podcast. Ian Preschel (@ianwhynot, RIP OKBeast) streams on Twitch and runs the A+ Anime podcast and new YouTube channel.

After listening to the podcast episode, be sure to check out Mat’s full PS5 review in which he dives into great detail about console functionality, backwards compatibility, the new Dualsense controller, and next-gen game performance. Don’t forget to read Michael’s full Xbox Series X review and Series S review where he also digs into performance and visuals, Quick Resume, load times, and storage solutions.

If you want to keep up with our weekly episodes of GameSpot After Dark, you can find all the necessary links for the show on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Google Play below. We’ve also included an RSS link so you can put that into your podcast app of choice.

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The Xbox Series X and Series S launched this week, marking a new generation and a significant upgrade from the previous gen. But this brave new era also marks a fuzzier line than console generations past, thanks to plentiful next-gen upgrades and backwards compatibility. You’ll want to carry your game progress forward, which means transferring your saves. And to do this, you have a few options.

Importing Cloud Saves

The easiest by far is to use Microsoft’s cloud saves. This is all taken care of automatically, and the save data is associated with your Xbox Live profile. An Xbox Live Gold subscription isn’t required for the cloud save functionality, so as long as you have any Xbox Live profile, your saves are uploading to the cloud automatically. That means that once you sign in to your Xbox Series X or Series S with your existing profile, the cloud saves will download and let you pick up right from where you left off.

If you’re having trouble signing in but can’t wait to start playing, you can still transfer your saves manually.

Alternative 1: Wi-Fi Transfer

As long as you have a reliable wifi connection, you can transfer data directly on your own network. This applies not just to your saved games, but also to entire installed games, so you don’t have to redownload them from the Xbox store. To transfer your save data and everything else, just follow these steps.

1. Make sure your Xbox One and Xbox Series X are both turned on and connected to the same wifi network
2. On Xbox One: Settings > System > Backup & Transfer > Allow Network Transfer.
3. On Xbox Series X/S: Settings > System > Backup & Transfer.
4. On Xbox Series X/S: Select your Xbox One from “Local Consoles”
5. On Xbox Series X/S: Select installed games and save data to transfer and select Copy.

Alternative 2: Using An External Drive

If you have an external hard drive, you can use it to transfer your installed and saved game data instead. With this method, you don’t need to have both consoles on at once, and they don’t necessarily need to be connected to the same wifi network.

1. Plug your external storage into your Xbox One.
2. On Xbox One: Go to Settings > System > Storage.
3. Select your games and save data, and press Copy.
4. Once completed, disconnect the external drive and plug it into the Xbox Series X/S.
5. Xbox Series X/S auto-detects the drive. Select the data to transfer and select Copy.
   (You can also manually find the drive through the same Settings > System > Storage path as the Xbox One.)

For an even more in-depth checklist related to your new console, check out our guide on what to do before getting an Xbox Series X/S. Once you’re down preparing your transition to the Series X/S, head over to our Xbox Series X/S setup guide for more on optimizing settings to your liking, accessibility options you should know about, and other hidden features.

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A police tactical intervention team is involved in an operation at Ubisoft Montreal headquarters. Although it was originally reported as a hostage situation by news outlets, official statements from authorities have not indicated that is the case. A tweet from the Montreal police says that it is responding to a 911 call and advises people to stay away from the area, but notes that no injuries have been reported thus far.

In the most recent statement, Montreal police said, “No threat has been identified for now. We are currently evacuating the building.”

Ubisoft has employees working both from home and from the office. Eric Pope, community developer on Hyper Scape, said he was on a call with employees who had to “leave abruptly.” Pope also pointed out seeing his team on the roof via the news, supporting the report that some employees fled through the roof exit. Another employee on Twitter said, “team here is safe,” but colleagues in another building are “still stuck.” Subsequent news footage showed people being evacuated from the building and loaded into a bus by police.

Montreal police have requested that civilians stay clear of the area near the corner of Saint-Laurent and St-Viateur.

Ubisoft issued a statement to GameSpot: “We are aware of the situation and working with local authorities.”

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McFarlane Toys has had the DC license for almost a year now, with some of its biggest releases to come at the beginning of 2021. This fall gave us the likes of Azrael from the White Knight Universe and Dark Nights: Metal Batman, which are quite impressive. It’s good to see McFarlane take advantage of the slew of new characters in the past five years, even if they are just different Batman variations and give fans a slice of something new.

For the rest of 2020 and early January, fans are going to be able to get Flash and Batman-Earth 52 two-pack, Flashpoint Batman, and Jason Todd as the Red Hood. McFarlane Toys provided Gamespot with some of the recent releases, and some sneak peeks at what’s to come.

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This two-pack recently released and is just one of the two-packs in these upcoming waves. The Flash packaged here does some slight variations from his single pack version: he has a very angry face and is lacking the Speed Force effects. Both figures have the same level of articulation except in one spot: the waist. With the Flash, his lightning belt takes away that particular point of movement. Red Death’s costume, however, removes that detail and is able to actually turn his waist.

The real star here is Red Death. No question. Originally, It seemed McFarlane Toys just heavily altered a Flash figure, but no, even the body sculpt is different. Red is exponentially more shredded than Barry, but he does have the same thigh molding as you can see Flash’s ribbing underneath his razor piping décor. Red’s legs have a completely different molding to be more true to his comic book form and have a more sheen finish compared to Barry’s flatter yellows.

His bladed features all have the same glossy finish, which is a nice texture break from this more matted finish with the dark maroon base. Red’s head sculpt came out nicely too, with a solid paint job helping those colors pop. The FlashBat symbol has a semi-metallic finish, but it could have used a stronger finish.

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Thomas Wayne makes his action figure debut, sort of. While there was a Real Action Heroes 1:6 scale released a few years ago, this is something more accessible for collectors and fans. Also, it’s one incredible upgrade.

The head sculpt is pretty standard and has the silhouette of a Batman, but the added wrinkles and the paint job really set this one apart. The cowl has a semi-gloss finish with the red eyes having a full gloss finish and catches light easily. The stubble for his beard is a nice touch that shows his age without going overboard. His cape has a matte feel to it, but almost a sandy look on the outside, so it can capture some light and you can see the folds and drapes of it. On the inside, it’s definitely a flatter color which brings out the red more of his costume.

His bat symbol spans across his chest. It’s really striking up against the gunmetal grey of his bodysuit. The gauntlets are chunkier than the standard fair of other Batmen and have dings and cracks that indicate battle damage. The guns he comes with have a scratchy paint detail instead of an all-black direction.

The boots, much like his gauntlets, have battle damage in the sculpt. There are scrapes, bullet holes, and dents to really show you he’s been through the wringer (which if you’ve read Flashpoint, you’ll understand why). This has been one of the sharpest releases all year long.

Price TBD

Now McFarlane announced the Nightwing with the red crest and Red Hood two-pack already, but the single-packed Red Hood was a bit of a surprise. So, let’s take a look at just Red Hood as the Nightwing, while is a great figure if you’ve missed out on the black and blue version. But it’s simply just that: a repaint.

Red Hood is all-new, built from the ground up, and maybe a candidate for the figure of the year. His chrome-finished helmet captures your attention immediately. His brown jacket as a rubbery feel to it that kind of mimics the feel of leather. It’s soft in comparison to the tactical gear he’s sporting. The high collar does get in the way of his head movements, but nothing too serious. However, the torso can’t turn around easily because of the jacket length. His waist is fine though, but a little difficult to maneuver eventually. Once you get him going though, it gets easier.

His guns use the same mold from the Flashpoint Batman’s but they have a silver metallic paint job as well as small bats on the barrel of the pistol. The rest of Jason’s costume has a matte black look with his bat symbol having a matching texture. The bodysuit sculpt and his padding, all the way down to the details of his boots, feels very realistic with nothing feeling out of place. The holsters have a strip across them tied to his belt and have a satin finish, with his belt buckle having metal plates. The small color breaks really help the design.

The Nightwing and Red Hood two-pack is on pre-order now, with a release date in early January 2021. The single pack Red Hood should be out sometime in December 2020.

Note: Red Hood is not available as a single figure yet, but the two-pack featuring that figure and Nightwing is available on Target for $40.

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The PlayStation 5 is out now in most regions and launches on November 19 worldwide. Those upgrading have some new features to look forward to, including the DualSense’s haptics. And while there are quite a few differences, turning off the PS5 console may be a puzzling one.

This is because the PlayStation Button on PlayStation 5 operates differently than it does on PlayStation 4. The DualShock 4’s button, when tapped, takes you to your home screen. This is where you see tiles of your games, with the most-recently played displayed first. Holding the button brings up the quick menu overlay, where you can navigate down to Power to restart the PS4, put it in rest mode, or turn the console off completely. Power can also be accessed through the home screen by navigating to the top icons and scrolling to the right.

To access the quick menu overlay on PlayStation 5, though, you must tap the PS Button on the DualSense–not hold it. Holding the button brings up the home screen where you scroll through your games. You can access Power from the home screen, too. But to reach the quick menu overlay to turn the PS5 off, the DualSense’s PS Button has to be tapped.

Of course, the PS4 and PS5 have physical buttons, so you could get up and simply touch the Power button on both consoles to turn them off. But sometimes the convenience is good.

Now that the PlayStation 5 is out, the consensus is in: It’s a powerful machine that takes up a large amount of space. In our PlayStation 5 review, editor Mat Paget said, “With what we’ve seen so far from the console’s hardware, and games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Astro’s Playroom, this next generation has the potential to be great for PlayStation. And I’m excited to see it.”

Everyone’s favorite puberty-themed cartoon, Netflix’s Big Mouth, has released an official trailer for Season 4 and set a December 4 premiere date. What to expect? Well, the kids are still making their way through the treacherous winding road to sexual maturity and growing up–but this time on summer break they’re sent off to summer camp.

A synopsis gives an overview that shades things in only slightly more than what can be gleaned from the clip: “On the brink of eighth grade, the friends contend with summer camp torments, shady alter egos, new make-out frontiers and Tito the Anxiety Mosquito.” Check the trailer out below.

Instantly recognizable as new guest stars in this Season 4 trailer are John Oliver and Seth Rogen. Josie Totah, Lena Waithe, Quinta Brunson, Sterling K. Brown, Paul Giamatti, Maya Erskine, and Anna Konkle are also expected to make appearances.

As previously announced, comedian Ayo Edebiri will be replacing comedian Jenny Slate as the voice actor playing Missy on the show. Due to the show’s production schedule, Edebiri will be taking over the role on the second-to-last episode of this upcoming season. She also joined the show as a writer, and has been involved in writing Season 5.

In other Big Mouth universe news, comedian John Mulaney, who voices Andrew Glouberman, announced this week that he will be joining Seth Meyers’ Late Night writing staff.