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Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Beta Preloading Starts Tuesday
With Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War‘s open beta starting on October 8 for those who preordered on PlayStation 4, the official Call of Duty Twitter account has confirmed that beta preloading starts Tuesday, October 6.
An official time for when preloading will be available was not disclosed. It’s also unclear if preloading the beta is an option for everyone or only those who preordered on PlayStation 4. In either case, the first beta period runs from October 8-9 for PlayStation 4 preorders. Then, from October 10-12, Black Ops Cold War’s beta opens for all PlayStation 4 users. From October 15-16, PC and Xbox One users who preordered Black Ops Cold War and all PS4 players will gain access to the beta. Meanwhile, the beta will open to everyone on all platforms starting on October 17. October 19 concludes the game’s beta.
Publisher Activision has also shared a trailer for the beta, detailing what will be available when it goes live on October 8. This includes traditional game modes like Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed, as well as the new 6v6 objective game type VIP Escort. Check out the trailer below.
One of the perks for preordering Black Ops Cold War on PlayStation 4 is two days of early access to the game’s open beta. In addition to early beta access, players also receive Operator Frank Woods, an assault rifle weapon blueprint, and the Confrontation Weapons Pack. Check out our Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War preorder guide to learn more about what comes with the various available editions.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War launches on November 13 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/Series X. The game will support cross-progression and cross-play between all platforms. It will also feature shared content with Call of Duty: Warzone.
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Call Of Duty: Warzone Player Takes One Shot, Gets Four Kills
A Call of Duty: Warzone player hit the luckiest shot of their life recently. Redditor MegasHvalur was able to take out an entire enemy squad with one shot from their sniper rifle.
“I was playing with the boys and we were totally shocked when we all died to some “unknown” explosion. After couple minutes we realized it was the munition box I threw on the ground [and you] shot,” said Redditor AtriGoXD, who was one of the players on the unlucky end of the snipe. “I even clipped with Nvidia shadow play to see what was going on. Not going to lie, I think you got kinda lucky man xD.”
AtriGoXD added that one of their teammates reported MegasHvalur for cheating out of frustration. The shot was one in a million as you can’t see anything through the sniper scope in the video due to foliage and tree cover. It seems that MegasHvalur shot a munition box, an item that helps players restock ammo but explodes if shot, through all the leaves. It’s another Hollywood action movie moment in Verdansk.
If you’ve been on the unlucky end of a snipe like this, maybe it’s time you tried one of Warzone’s other modes. A new limited-time game mode called Recon: Armored Royale Mode came to the battle royale recently. It gives every squad a heavily armored truck, complete with a mounted turret and built-in buy station, that they can use to respawn. Check out our breakdown on how the truck-based mode works.
The Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta starts later this week on PS4, but other platforms will get in on the action soon after. Check out our guide on how to jump in.
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The Best Marvel Gifts For 2020
2020 has been a weird year in general, but it will wind up as the first year without a Marvel theatrical release in over a decade. In fact, for the past several years, we’ve been accustomed to multiple new Marvel movies releasing throughout the year. But there’s a lot to look forward to in 2021, with Black Widow, the next Spider-Man movie, The Eternals, and multiple Disney+ shows slated to release in the new year. If someone on your shopping list is hyped about the future of Marvel, there are tons of great Marvel-themed products that would make great gifts this holiday season.
From video games and Blu-ray box sets to Lego kits and Nerf blasters, we’ve rounded up a variety of wonderful Marvel gifts. We’ll be sure to add more cool Marvel gift ideas to this list over the next few weeks as holiday shopping season kicks into overdrive.
$60
Available for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC
Crystal Dynamics’ Marvel’s Avengers released in September, bringing the superhero squad together for a grand adventure that can be enjoyed solo or with friends online. The story campaign centered around Kamala Khan is surprisingly thoughtful and engaging, while the combat with various heroes–Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Thor, and Black Widow–is fairly deep and differentiated between characters. Even though the live service multiplayer aspects and focus on loot isn’t quite as fine-tuned, Marvel’s Avengers will likely still entertain the Marvel fan in your life whether they game on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. It also comes with a free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
$50-$70
Available for PS4 and PS5
Releasing November 12 alongside the PlayStation 5, Spider-Man: Miles Morales picks up one year after Marvel’s Spider-Man. The Tinkerer and a high-tech criminal enterprise have invaded Harlem, but Miles is ready to take them on in his first big mission since donning the Spidey suit. Spider-Man: Miles Morales is available to preorder for PS5 and PS4. Alternatively, you can preorder the PS5-exclusive Ultimate edition and get a remastered version of Marvel’s Spider-Man bundled with Miles Morales.
$28
Available for PS4
For someone who isn’t planning on getting a PS5 yet, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year edition for PS4 is a great gift idea if they haven’t already played it. The GOTY edition compiles the stellar base game and three expansions in one package. Marvel’s Spider-Man is arguably the best superhero game of this generation, so it really is a must-play for Marvel fans.
$20
Available for PS4 and Xbox One
The Lego Marvel Collection compiles three family-friendly adventures: Lego Marvel Super Heroes 1 + 2 and Lego Marvel’s Avengers. Each game features a wide variety of playable heroes and familiar adventures for those who have followed the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Lego video games are great for couch co-op, so parents and kids can partake in the villain-thwarting fun together.
$70
Disney+ is home to many of the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it’s one of the best gifts you can buy for the Marvel fan in your life–especially if you’re unsure what they want. With upcoming Marvel shows like WandaVision, The Falcon and Winter Soldier, and Loki coming exclusively to Disney+, this is a gift that will interest even those who have already watched each movie in the MCU dozens of times.
$46-$51
For the collectors in your life, the Marvel Studios Cinematic Universe collections compile all of the movies released in the first three phases of the MCU. There are three matching box sets–one for each phase–to purchase. All told, you’ll save a significant amount of money buying the collections over purchasing each Blu-ray individually. They come with exclusive collector cards for each movie as well as small posters that pay homage to the original theater posters.
$180-$230
If you have someone on your list who spends a lot of time gaming at their desk, a dedicated gaming chair is a fantastic gift idea that will get daily use. And if they happen to also love Marvel, you have some cool design options to choose from. These gaming chairs are ergonomically designed with neck and lumbar support in mind to promote comfort throughout long gaming sessions. There are seven different designs based on Iron Man, Captain America, and Spider-Man.
$22
It turns out Iron Man’s helmet is also a great shape for a computer mouse. This wireless mouse comes in three color schemes: traditional gold, silver, and black. Iron Man’s eyes light up when the mouse is on to add a little extra flair. The wireless dongle even features a tiny matching Iron Man helmet.
$20 (was $25)
Die-cast figurines always tend to have a stylish, classy look despite often being available for quite cheap. Take this 20-pack of Marvel characters, for instance. Each 1.65-inch figure costs roughly one buck, which gives this set incredible value. These collectible figures would look great displayed on a shelf, but they also could help kids expand their toy battles. Characters featured in the set include Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, Ms. Marvel, and many more.
$125
The Marvel Titan Hero Series Universe Collection comes with 11 articulated action figures:
- Doctor Strange
- Ant-Man
- The Wasp
- Captain America
- Thor
- Black Panther
- Star-Lord
- Captain Marvel
- Spider-Man
- Groot
- Iron Man
This is a great set for the little Marvel fans in your life who are hoping to get started on a collection that will help them let their imagination run wild.
$35
A Marvel board game that’s ideal for youngsters and adults alike, Marvel Villainous puts you in the shoes of antagonists such as Thanos, Hela, and Ultron. It’s an asymmetric game, meaning each player moves around the board within their own area, picking up cards that affect the course of the game each turn. There are three different modes of play that alter the difficulty, so you can scale it to fit your needs. Marvel Villainous supports up to four players and rounds last roughly an hour.
$19.79
This unique card game also puts you in the role of villains such as Green Goblin and Venom with the end goal of defeating Spider-Man in battle. Throughout the game, you complete heists and accumulate loot using a wide array of cards. If you situate yourself well throughout the game, you’ll have the opportunity to avoid Spider-Man’s grasp at the end. The player who racks up the most points and gets away from Spider-Man wins. Marvel Sinister Six supports up to six players. It’s recommended for ages 14 and up due to its emphasis on strategy and many variables. This would make for a nice gift for teenage Marvel fans and adults alike.
$53
An engaging and highly replayable deck-building game, Legendary is particularly awesome for families because it’s designed as a cooperative game that replicates the action of MCU. But you don’t need a host of heroes to take down Magneto, Loki, and other supervillains. Legendary can also be played completely solo, and it remains a ton of fun as a single-player experience.
$15
This could appeal both to kids and those looking to revisit their childhood. In fact, it’s quite possible adults will appreciate this gift more. Inspired by the ubiquitous LCD handhelds that were released throughout the ’90s, this Tiger Electronics (re-released by Hasbro) handheld game includes the X-Men Project X game. You play as Cyclops across five stages in a battle to thwart Juggernaut and Apocalypse. While more of a novelty item than something to play all the time, there’s no doubt this handheld would be a unique and thoughtful Marvel gift for gaming fans.
$11
The continuous onslaught of Funko Pops makes it easy to miss some genuinely cool additions to the lineup. Based on Tom Holland’s appearance as Spidey in Spider-Man: Far From Home, this Funko Pop has style and a nifty vertical stand to replicate his iconic pose. This has proven to be a popular Spider-Man Pop over the past year, but Entertainment Earth is getting another batch in stock soon, and it’s available to order now.
$14.90
The Pop version of the illustrious Marvel legend would be a unique stocking stuffer. Stylized with a striking Patina finish, this Stan Lee Funko Pop is one of our favorites in the massive Marvel lineup.
$11.15
There are several absolutely adorable Groot Funko Pops up for grabs, but this one keeps with the holiday theme. Baby Groot is covered in Christmas lights and is holding a wreath. This stocking stuffer could become a nice holiday decoration for future years, too.
$60
Aimed at older Marvel fans who view Lego sets more as display pieces than toys, this snazzy Iron Man build is a head bust–well, technically it’s a helmet bust. The kit isn’t super elaborate at just 480 pieces, but it does come together to form a striking model that sits atop a sleek black stand.
$120
One of the cooler Lego lines in recent memory, Lego Art brings pop culture to life as stunning wall art. The Iron Man Lego Art kit is ridiculously detailed thanks to the 3,167 pieces it takes to bring it to life. The most intriguing aspect of Lego Art is the fact that you can use the same pieces to build different images. In Iron Man’s case, you can create three different Iron Man suits, including the fan-favorite Hulkbuster. Also, if you buy three sets, you can combine them to create one large Iron Man piece.
$80
A kit with a little bit of everything, the Marvel Avengers Compound Battle set is ideal for youngsters who love creating elaborate battles. The 699-piece set includes a two-story compound that’s protected by spring-loaded and stud shooters. There’s also a helicopter and off-road vehicle and an assortment of figures and accessories. It comes with mini figures of Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Nebula, and an Outrider. You also get appropriately larger figures of Hulk and Thanos.
$79.84
As you’ve probably noticed, there’s no shortage of cool Marvel Lego kits. This particular set lets you build the Quinjet, complete with a pair of stud shooters and a rapid-fire shooter. The 838-piece set is recommended for kids age 8 and up. It comes with six mini-figures: Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Rocket Raccoon, and two Chitauri.
$12
For young Marvel fans (ages 3-5), this matching game is a fun way to work on memorization skills. The cards feature cartoon versions of a bevy of characters, including Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Black Panther, Iron Man, Hulk, and Black Widow.
$20
Hot Wheels and Marvel merge in this set of five character cars. The cars are based off of Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and Hawkeye. The set is exclusive to Amazon and available for a great price.
$40
For young fans of the Incredible Hulk, this RC Car features easy-to-use controls and cool stunts like wheelies and full spins. There’s also a pretty cool “Hulk Smash” RC car that can lets the Hulk smash obstacles with his giant fists. It just recently sold out at Amazon, but it could come back in stock before Christmas.
$21.64
Young (and young at heart) Spider-Man fans will love this Spiderbolt Nerf Blaster. It attaches to your wrist to mimic Spider-Man’s web-shooting ability. When you pull the handle, you can sneakily fire three Nerf darts.
$29.69 (was $33)
Ideal for either toddlers or early school-age kids who are just getting started reading, the Marvel Super Heroes Me Reader comes with eight illustrated stories starring Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home characters. The electronic book reads the stories aloud with fun sound effects sprinkled throughout.
$22 (was $40)
The Marvel Encyclopedia is a 448-page hardcover book dedicated to chronicling the rich history of Marvel Comics and the heroes who put the company on the map. It includes details about more than 1,200 characters and a bounty of gorgeous illustrations. Even longtime fans will find something new in this wonderful tome that includes a lovely introduction by the incomparable Stan Lee.
$16.68 (was $25)
We could feature dozens of Marvel comics and graphic novels on this list–there are simply too many good ones. But for those who have watched the movies in the MCU thus far, a good place to start is with the Infinity Gauntlet. Penned by Jim Starlin, the Infinity Gauntlet tells the original story of the quest to stop Thanos. It’s neat to read the inspiration for the movies, especially since the Infinity Gauntlet also features other squads like the X-Men and New Warriors.
$13
This elegant but budget-friendly makeup brush set includes five different Avengers-themed brushes, including a powder brush, eyebrow brush, and eyeshadow brush. Designs range from the Avengers team logo to the Infinity Stones and Thanos’ gauntlet.
$17.95 (was $25)
This officially licensed throw blanket is 100% polyester and features four heroes: Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America. Their designs are based on comic book appearances rather than the movies. The best part about this throw blanket is its 45 x 60-inch size, which makes it large enough for practical use while watching Marvel movies on the couch over the holidays.
$40
It’s a universal truth that waffle makers create far superior waffles than the frozen selections in grocery store aisles. The great thing about these handy cooking tools is that they are quick and simple to use. This Spider-Man waffle maker makes breakfast both fun and tasty, creating waffles with the iconic webbed design of the hero’s suit. You can also use this waffle maker to make brownies, cakes, sandwiches, and more.
$24 (was $40)
Great for dress-casual situations, this Marvel short-sleeve button down has tiny (and quite cute) Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk graphics scattered across the entire shirt.
$24.95
Celebrating the most recent MCU movie, Spider-Man: Far From Home, this T-shirt features Spidey web-slinging over Venice. It’s available in men’s sizes from small to 3XL.
$30-$32
Great for playing dress-up and for everyday use, this four-pack of Avengers T-shirts are designed after the armor of four heroes in the superhero squad: Black Panther, Captain America, Hulk, and Iron Man. They run in sizes from 2T to Boys 18.
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South Park’s Coronavirus Special Is Series’ Highest-Rated Episode In Seven Years
South Park tends to be at its best when there are major events in the news ripe for satire. “The Pandemic Special,” a recent one-hour-long special episode–the first in the long-running show’s history–is evidence of this, clocking a seven-year ratings high: According to a release, the special drew 2.3 million total viewers on Comedy Central, representing a 168% leap from last season’s average rating, and a 178% jump on its average viewership.
As the episode title suggests, the special satirizes several aspects of the United States’ COVID-19 response–and also touches on the year’s increasing headlines on racial unrest. In the special, “Randy comes to terms with his role in the COVID-19 outbreak… [while] the kids happily head back to school, but nothing resembles the normal that they once knew; not their teachers, not their homeroom, not even Eric Cartman.” The episode is a standalone special, and is not part of Season 24, which has yet to be announced.
“We’re thrilled with South Park’s return and it’s clear the audience was as well,” Chris McCarthy, ViacomCBS president of entertainment and youth brands said. “The success is a testament to Matt and Trey’s creative genius and how we used our full portfolio to let everyone know it’s back–propelling it to the No. 1 scripted telecast of 2020 and delivering its highest ratings in seven years.”
In line with South Park’s unexpected pandemic-themed special which isn’t technically part of any season, COVID-19 during 2020 has made film and TV production wildly unpredictable. It’s been a year filled with countless delayed release dates, most recently including the new James Bond movie, No Time to Die–which was recently pushed back to April 2, 2021. Last month, The Batman’s production had a temporary pause shortly after being restarted due to star Robert Pattinson testing positive for the coronavirus. The Batman recently resumed production.
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Announced, Releases In November
Developer Criterion Games, in collaboration with Burnout Paradise Remastered co-developer Stellar Entertainment, announced that Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit will be remastered for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered drops this November.
More specifically, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered launches on November 6 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One and November 13 for Nintendo Switch. Criterion shared a reveal trailer alongside the announcement and some gameplay, which you can see below. You can also check out our Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered preview for more details.
Among the many improvements made to the game, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered comes packaged with newly enhanced visuals, all the main DLC that adds six more hours of gameplay and over 30 challenges, and cross-play multiplayer support powered by Hot Pursuit’s social networking technology Autolog. Through Autolog, players can compete against each other in asynchronous multiplayer, as well as share their experiences, pictures, challenge competition lists, and stats with other players across the world on any current-generation platform.
There currently doesn’t seem to be any plans by Criterion to bring Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S/Series X, although it should be playable on those consoles via backwards compatibility.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is an enhanced, overhauled version of the 2010 game of the same name by Criterion. It is not a remaster of 1998’s Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit.
We gave the original 2010 game an 8.5/10 in our Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit review, saying, “Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is one of the most thrilling racing games around.”
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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Uses Cross-Play To Up The Intensity
If anything seems like it’s set to define gaming for the foreseeable future, it’s cross-play. More and more, the lines between platforms are being erased, dropping the barriers that previously kept fans of Xbox, PlayStation, PC, or Nintendo hardware from facing each other head-to-head. With its remaster of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, publisher Electronic Arts is updating a beloved racing game, but it’s the chance to race against friends regardless of their platform that might be its most exciting aspect.
We got a chance to spend a few hours with Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered on PC ahead of its announcement, playing through a number of events in Career mode and seeing a bit of how Hot Pursuit’s updated Autolog social features work. In short, the remaster looks and plays extremely well–it’s fast and intense, and the improvements made by developer Stellar Entertainment make Hot Pursuit feel right at home on current-generation hardware.
The thrust of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is street racing, and you’ll drive a variety of real cars as you try to take top honors in various illegal events. But you don’t just flaunt the law–you can also play as the cops, where your goal is to chase down racers and try to crash them or run them off the road in order to make arrests. You can switch between the two sides throughout the single-player Career mode and in multiplayer events.
Autolog is Hot Pursuit’s way of turning every event into a competition with your friends, even when you’re not playing together. It tracks your times through events as you play them and pipes them into the games of the people on your friend list (and vice versa), so you’re always afforded ways to race against each other, regardless of when you play. To keep the competition going, Autolog also recommends challenges and events for you based on what your friends are playing. Cross-play means you can compete against your friends and their times regardless of where you play. It’s worth noting, however, that cross-play doesn’t include cross-saves, so you won’t be able to jump between platforms.
There’s a lot that’s gone into Hot Pursuit Remastered to bring it into the current generation, according to creative director Chris Roberts. In addition to amped-up visuals, developer Stellar has enhanced things like colors and car paints, as well as how navigation works. Stellar has completely rebuilt the garage section so that you can spend more time admiring the cars you unlock along the way, and Hot Pursuit’s photo mode has been updated to go with the improved looks. There’s also a new wrap editor that will be added after the remaster launches, offering more opportunities to customize your rides.
From a gameplay standpoint, one of the more expansive tweaks is how Stellar has incorporated post-launch content from the original Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. Cars, events, and multiplayer modes such as Arms Race and Most Wanted–that were previously part of downloadable content–are now all part of the remastered game.




“We’ve taken all of the post-launch content woven into the career, so it’s an additional six hours of content that’s spread out throughout the single player game, which allows for a much more varied and exciting route through,” Roberts said during an online press event. “Even if you’re familiar with the original game, there’s a whole bunch of new stuff in there woven in that will surprise you as you’re going through. A whole bunch of new events for both the cops and the racers.”
Roberts and Criterion Games general manager Matt Webster think that change will be pretty significant for returning players. Working in post-launch content means that Stellar has reworked progression through the game to incorporate events and cars that were part of downloadable content, so you’ll encounter those things organically as you play through the career. Even if you played a ton of Hot Pursuit in the past, the new Career mode in the remaster will feel different as it opens up different options and races at different times.
Graphically, Hot Pursuit Remastered looks great. Roberts said the game can run at 4k resolution and 30 frames per second on the Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro, or at 1080p and 60 FPS on both. On the base versions of the Xbox One and PS4 and on the Nintendo Switch, you’ll get 1080p and 30 FPS.
Higher-end PCs can manage 4k resolutions as well as the higher frame rate, but the game is locked at 60 FPS because that’s how the physics in the original Hot Pursuit were coded, Robert explained. “We did try it at 120 FPS and bad things happened,” he said.
In practice, Hot Pursuit Remastered is a great time, whether you’re fleeing the cops or smashing racers into guard rails. Stellar has improved a lot of little things both big and small, adding to a title that a lot of players already love without messing too much with a good thing. Elements like shortcuts are easier to spot and navigating courses is clearer, but the core of Hot Pursuit’s gameplay–the intense speed and tight racing controls–feel great even if you’re not much of a racer in general. Even if you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s easy to jump into a new car and find yourself drifting around corners and dodging cops with relative ease, which is a testament to how intuitive Hot Pursuit Remastered feels. And of course, constantly knowing your friends’ records as you work your way through the game helps make every event a little more exciting.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is headed to PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 6, and Switch on November 13–but there are no plans for a next-gen release, according to Criterion and Stellar.
10 Minutes Of Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Gameplay
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered brings a bunch of improvements to Criterion Games’ 2010 action racer. While it preserves Hot Pursuit’s essence–you can play as both illegal street racers battling for glory and the police sent to arrest them–it updates the game’s graphics and reworks the single-player Career mode to include all of Hot Pursuit’s original DLC content. But most interesting is the game’s updated Autolog system, which constantly shows you the times your friends have made on Hot Pursuit’s single-player events so you can try to beat their records. The remaster supports cross-play, allowing you to beat the times of your buds whether they’re playing on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch.
Fall Guys Season 2 Exclusive: New Level Knight Fever Revealed
Designed as an episode-opening race, ideally featuring 60 players, of which 75% will qualify, Knight Fever is a long, crowded gauntlet through a selection of Season 2’s new medieval-themed obstacles. You can check out a video of Knight Fever in action below:
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Like other races, Knight Fever is split into distinct sections, each with different obstacles to overcome (and you can check out concept art of the full level below). In turn, those obstacles are:
- Two uphill sections outfitted with spinning blades and holes in the floor
- Two sets of spinning logs covered in patterns of spikes
- A downhill slime slide, also covered in spinning blades
- A stretch of ground with holes on the floor and swinging, spike-covered logs
- Three sets of drawbridges that open and close erratically
- The finish line!

Knight Fever’s been designed as something of a “skill check” for players who’ve mastered Fall Guys over the last 2 months since release – don’t go in feeling too confident, essentially. You’ll be able to learn a lot more about Knight Fever tomorrow, as we have a full making-of the level with two of the game’s designers coming up.
Knight Fever is just one of a number new minigames coming in the medieval-themed Fall Guys Season 2. The update will also add medieval and fantasy-themed costumes, nameplates and titles, and be a little more generous with the crowns it doles out.
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Microsoft Boasts About Xbox’s Big Year Ahead Of Xbox Series X And Series S
Right now all eyes are on the next generation of Xbox, Series X and Series S. But before those new consoles arrive in force, Microsoft took a moment to pat itself on the back for the last year of games on its current-gen system, Xbox One.
An Xbox Wire post from Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg outlined a few milestones from this year on Xbox. Among those, the company set a new record for first-party games with 15 Xbox Game Studios games launched this year, 10 of which were entirely new games. He also boasted that players have put 1.66 billion hours into Xbox Game Studios games this year.
Greenberg also gave a few notes on particular games. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Ori and the Will of the Wisps both received 90+ ratings on GameSpot sister site Metacritic, and Wasteland 3 came in not far behind with an 86 and won Best RPG at Gamescom. Grounded has hit more than 1 million players while Sea of Thieves has surpassed 15 million to date.
Finally, the company shared a few fun stats about some of its biggest games. Microsoft Flight Simulator has logged 26 million flights and more than a billion miles flown, which is 15 times the number of actual daily flights taken in 2019. Minecraft Dungeons has had 6.9 million multiplayer sessions in the last two months, and 2/3 of those were couch co-op. And Grounded players have squashed 500 million bugs, but that only represents a tiny fraction (0.000000000005%) of bugs in the game.
Of course, the new generation is backward compatible with the old one, so all of these games (except Flight Simulator, which is PC-only for now) will run even better on Xbox Series X and Series S. Our Xbox Series X hands-on impressions found that the faster loading times and Quick Resume features are big quality-of-life improvements, even if the new gen isn’t coming with big weird ideas.
Both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series X are coming on November 10. Preorders have been snatched up quickly whenever they become available, so if you’re still looking for one keep an eye on our Xbox Series X and Series S preorder guides.

































