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Fortnite changed things up with NPCs in Season 5, but there are still weekly challenges that need completing. Season 5 has challenges every Thursday, just like previous seasons, and Week 2’s are here. This guide will show you the best way to tackle specific challenges, like finding car parts, with ease.

These challenges leaked early–check back tomorrow to see them for yourself in Fortnite.

Where Are Car Parts In Fortnite?

We don’t have context for why we’re looking for car parts in Season 5, but you’ll be able to find a few mechanical pieces at Season 5’s new location, Hunter’s Haven. Hunter’s Haven is a named location on the map, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find.

Once there, you’ll want to head to the building on the upper left corner of the location, as shown in the image below. You’ll be able to walk through the floor-to-ceiling window.

There are three car parts located in this building, two in the main room and one through the door in the back left.

I’m not sure what sort of car these parts go to, but Hunter’s Haven is full of weird gadgets and tech. This car could come to the game later this season.

Hunter’s Haven is a central location and players almost always land there. Be prepared for a fight, but be sure to hold your fire if you see someone looking for these car parts. We’re all trying to complete the same challenges.

What Will I Get For Finding Car Parts?

You’ll get 20,000 experience points for finding all three car parts. While Fortnite’s challenge system is somewhat different this season, you’ll still get to take on multiple types of challenges every week. Daily and weekly challenges have been renamed. Weekly challenges are now called epic quests and are worth 20,000 experience points per pop. The quests are sometimes presented in stages, as well.

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When Christopher Nolan responded to the sudden announcement that Warner Bros. announced its 2021 film slate would have simultaneous releases in theaters and on HBO Max by saying many in Hollywood “went to bed the night before thinking they were working for the greatest movie studio and woke up to find out they were working for the worst streaming service,” it could be read as an exaggeration.

But Nolan is far from an outlier in this sentiment, as revealed by a conversation Variety facilitated between Aaron Sorkin (whose The Trial of the Chicago 7 recently hit Netflix) and Patty Jenkins (whose Wonder Woman 1984, after many delays, will be coming both to theaters and HBO Max). While both of the accomplished filmmakers first and foremost expressed a shared sense of relief and appreciation for film fans having the ability to see new work while staying safe during COVID, they also articulated a skepticism that Warner Bros. announcement signals a major change for the industry.

“We’re all scared that everything’s going to change now,” Sorkin said, imagining a future where movie theaters become glorified art houses. “I don’t think that’s going to happen. I think that for 4,000 years, nothing has replaced the experience of being part of an audience.”

Jenkins agreed, saying, “When every single studio in town starts chasing the exact same thing, you’re like ‘Why doesn’t someone differentiate themselves?” The WW1984 director further elaborated that “there’s a sentiment right now that change is coming and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Sorkin and Jenkins agreed that what comes next is figuring out how to challenge this strategy.

If Jenkins, Sorkin, and Nolan–who held firm on Tenet seeing a theatrical release this past year–are any indicator, if Hollywood woke up not liking this sudden shift in how Warner Bros. will rollout its new pictures, then they will likely figure out a way to respond. Compared to when COVID-19 began, it seems like the year ahead in 2021 may instead offer no shortage of ways to see all sorts of new movies as competition heats up. Who could have predicted that?

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Because vampires are forever, HBO has reportedly been working on a reboot of its hit vampire drama horror series True Blood. Deadline has confirmed that HBO has already been working “for nearly a year” on a new version of the series that wrapped in 2014, and it’s already fairly well along with key personnel already attached to the project.

Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (whose Chilling Adventures of Sabrina ends on December 31 with Season 4) will be co-writing the pilot with Jami O’Brien (creator of the similarly vampire-themed NOS4A2). O’Brien will also executive produce, as will original series creator Alan Ball (whose drama Uncle Frank just hit Amazon Video).

Although it hasn’t really been that long since 2014, it’s been long enough that Aguirre-Sacasa and O’Brien can provide a fresh take on the series–which Ball adapted from Charlaine Harris’ series of novels, The Southern Vampire Mysteries, which spanned 13 entries from 2001 through to 2013.

In similar eyebrow-raising revival news, Showtime recently announced that its drama Dexter would be coming back for more in 2021 after wrapping up in 2013. After seven years away, Dexter showrunner Clyde Phillips–who wasn’t involved in the series finale–promised that this revival won’t undo anything from the original series but will help make things right for the series’ overall arc.

No release date or similar information regarding the intention behind True Blood’s return have yet been announced.

While 2020 was an expectedly chaotic year, it still managed to offer some fantastic games for both the PlayStation 4 and the PS5. This year marks the bittersweet end of the PlayStation 4 as the core Sony platform, bolstered by an impressive lineup of first-party games. Its final year saw an impressive batch of exclusive games like Final Fantasy VII: Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, and The Last of Us: Part II, which closed out the console’s life in top form. Coupled with the PS4’s swan song, we also saw an impressive debut for the PlayStation 5, which managed to keep the momentum going with its own set of unique games.

Before 2020 reaches its end, GameSpot’s team of editors and producers wanted to take some time to look back at the PlayStation’s greatest hits from this year, which spans both the PS4 and PS5 consoles. In addition to the games above, we also included the PS5’s killer app, Demon’s Souls, which stands as a remarkable return to form for the original souls-like. Below, you’ll find our five picks for the best PlayStation games of 2020, along with our thoughts on what made them so special.

For more on the best games of 2020, which includes other roundups focusing on the Switch and Xbox, be sure to head over to GameSpot’s hub page compiling all the noteworthy titles from this year.

Final Fantasy VII: Remake

Ever since the release of the original Final Fantasy VII in 1997, the story of ex-SOLDIER turned mercenary Cloud Strife and his allies saving the world from environmental and cosmic ruin has become an iconic part of the gaming lexicon. The prospect of revisiting these characters and the world they inhabit with new visuals and new gameplay was an enticing one, and five years after its announcement, we finally got the first installment of the remake for the classic JRPG–and it proved to be worth the wait. What truly made Final Fantasy VII: Remake special was that it was not only a game that reinvigorated the original’s atmosphere and sense of optimism in bleak circumstances, but it also reinvented the way we see these classic characters and their storylines. In a surprising twist, the remake of Final Fantasy VII recreates many of the original game’s iconic moments in order to serve a larger story that ventures into exciting new territory. Final Fantasy VII: Remake is not just a remake, but rather a new experience with old friends on an uncertain journey.

In GameSpot’s 10/10 review, Tamoor Hussain explained in detail how Square-Enix’s revisit to the world of FFVII is more than just a remake. “Regardless of your history with the original game, Final Fantasy VII Remake is an astounding achievement. The wait for its release was a long one, but in gameplay, story, characters, and music, it delivers–the wait was worth it. For first-time players, it’s an opportunity to understand why Final Fantasy VII is held in such high regard. It’s the chance to experience a multifaceted story that grapples with complex subject matter, be in the company of memorable characters, and be moved by their plight. For returning fans, this isn’t the Final Fantasy VII your mind remembers, it’s the one your heart always knew it to be.”

The Last of Us: Part II

The Last of Us was simultaneously a new beginning for developer Naughty Dog and the end of the PlayStation 3’s era. So it felt appropriate for The Last of Us: Part II to follow a similar path by closing out the era of the PS4, with the developer continuing the story of Ellie’s harrowing struggles in a bleak world that’s gotten worse. As expected for a sequel, it expands on the original’s sense of uneasy exploration with tense survivalist gameplay, giving way to encounters that can quickly veer into gruesome violence. However, the sequel’s biggest achievement is its narrative, which tells parallel stories focusing on Ellie and newcomer Abby.

At its heart, The Last of Us: Part II is a story bolstered by its characters, and seeing the sequel examine Ellie through the lens of another protagonist led to some of the most powerful and uncomfortable narrative moments of 2020. With its story set in a morally ambiguous world where every character carries the scars of trauma, the sequel presents a question: Who among them gets to decide who’s in the right? Ever since its release, The Last of Us: Part II has stood as a controversial game. Its focus on the toxic cycle of violence and its study of Ellie as a character–and not just as a protagonist–made for one of the most talked-about games of the year, leaving fans and critics alike to examine what we talk about when we discuss games criticism.

In Kallie Plagge’s review of The Last of Us: Part II, she explained how the game’s uncomfortable and often inconvenient truths about its characters led to some powerful moments in the game. “By the time I finished The Last of Us Part II, I wasn’t sure if I liked it. It’s a hard game to stomach, in part because so much of who Ellie is and what she does is beyond your control. She is deeply complicated and flawed, and her selfishness hurts a lot of people. At times, the pain you inflict feels so senseless that it can leave you numb. It’s all messy and bleak and made me profoundly sad for myriad reasons, but the more I reflect on it, the more I appreciate the story and characters at its core. I wanted almost none of it to happen the way it did, and that’s what’s both beautiful and devastating about it.”

Demon’s Souls

The original Demon’s Souls on the PS3 was a stoic and uncompromising game that garnered a passionate following and built a reputation for being one of the most difficult games of its time. However, its real lasting impact would be that it would give birth to a new sub-genre of games called souls-likes and push developer From Software into AAA status. In 2020, Bluepoint Games released a remake of the original game as a PS5 launch title, preserving its stoic gameplay while giving it a substantial graphical overhaul that shows off the surprising power and flexibility of the new console. The remake not only proved to be a fantastic way for fans of the souls sub-genre of games to revisit the pioneer that started it all, but it also proved that Demon’s Souls, with its core 2009 gameplay intact, still manages to stand the test of time.

In Tamoor Hussain’s full review of Demon’s Souls on PS5, he explains how it manages to reinvent the original Souls game as a stellar game that shows off what the PS5 is capable of. “Quirks aside, Bluepoint’s remake is an unmitigated success. It is a technical tour de force and a true showpiece for the PS5 and the power of Sony’s next-generation console. But, more importantly, it’s also a creative marvel coming from a studio that is clearly showing the world it has its own voice. Bluepoint has taken From Software’s original game and expressed it in a richer and fuller way, and in doing so given me something I thought was impossible: the opportunity to relive the experience of falling in love with Souls games for the first time.”

Ghost of Tsushima

Sucker Punch Productions steadily evolved from making 3D platformers, to making open-world superhero games, and most recently, to creating a fully realized samurai action-game with Ghost of Tsushima. Stylistically, it’s drastically different from the developer’s previous works on Sly Cooper and Infamous. But in actuality, it brings together all their efforts to offer up a solid package of samurai-style combat, tense stealth, and large-scale exploration on the lush and vibrant island of Tsushima during an invasion from opposing forces. Coupled with its surprisingly robust online co-op mode Legends, Ghost of Tsushima is a solid open-world adventure that helped close out the PS4’s lifespan with style.

In Edmond Tran’s review of Ghost of Tsushima, he detailed how Ghost of Tsushima’s open-world and stellar combat offered a compelling experience. “Ghost of Tsushima’s story hits hard in the game’s third and final act, and ends in spectacular fashion. It left me with the same kinds of strong emotions I felt at the end of all my favourite samurai film epics, and had me eager to watch them all again. The game hits a lot of fantastic cinematic highs, and those ultimately lift it above the trappings of its familiar open-world quest design and all the innate weaknesses that come with it–but those imperfections and dull edges are definitely still there. Ghost of Tsushima is at its best when you’re riding your horse and taking in the beautiful world on your own terms, armed with a sword and a screenshot button, allowing the environmental cues and your own curiosity to guide you. It’s not quite a Criterion classic, but a lot of the time it sure looks like one.”

Persona 5 Royal

Though the original Persona 5 was released in 2017, Persona 5: Royal is an enhanced re-release that improves the existing game while also adding in a new school semester for the crew of Phantom Thieves to dive into. With its slick and stylish visuals and the bumping soundtrack to lift your crew of Phantom Thieves along the adventure, there’s a remarkable sense of positivity and earnestness within the story. The Royal edition not only reaffirms what made the original great, but it also empowers its cast of characters as they take matters into their own hands to right wrongs and fight demons who look to enslave humanity.

In Michael Higham’s 10/10 review, he explained how Royal’s new innovations not only improves the existing game, but also strengthens the overall message of unity with its cast of characters. “As P5R comes to a close, it tries to ease you into its end with heartfelt scenes, some new and some familiar. But in doing so, it only makes it harder to say goodbye again. Persona 5 Royal is many things: a collection of small inspiring stories, an ambitious harrowing journey with some good friends, a stunning visual and auditory experience, a resounding call to action. By refining what was already great and building on its best qualities with a brilliant new story arc, Persona 5 Royal asserts itself as an unforgettable and empowering RPG that should be recognized as one of the best games of our time.”

Cyberpunk 2077 contains a bevy of Easter eggs and one that can be uncovered relatively early on is for those who enjoy bar-hopping: A cameo by a famed games designer.

This revelation is a spoiler for Cyberpunk 2077, so read on at your own peril.

Before the title card splashes on the screen at the end of Act 1, the mission “The Heist” tasks you with breaking into a gaudy hotel. Once checked-in, you and Jackie encounter a gold-plated waitress, which prompts an option for you to either go to a room or check out the hotel. If you choose to look around a bit you’ll see the Death Stranding creator chatting it up.

Face the bartender and look to the right, where a booth hangs filled with various attendants. One of them is Hideo Kojima, called Oshima in-game, pontificating about games. To be specific, Kojima is criticizing braindances for having “expressive limitations,” saying his Tokyo-based research team is exploring ways to better capture the complexity of human emotion.

“I want my productions to convey real, raw human emotion,” Kojima says. “The feeling when you combine happiness and melancholy, or being calm with an underlying sense of anxiety. These complex, realistic feelings and emotions are what I aspire to recreate… woven into much better stories, of course.”

You can briefly interact with Oshima for one dialogue exchange, at which point nothing more happens after he asks you if you brought a pitch for him to look at.

Cyberpunk 2077 launches at midnight local time on December 10 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. (It’s worth noting that Xbox owners can play the game early if they’re willing to change their console’s region settings.) We scored the game a 7/10 in our Cyberpunk 2077, calling it an “otherwise disappointing experience” that’s largely held up by the strength of its RPG mechanics and the depth of its side characters.

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We’ve seen extensive footage from Cyberpunk 2077’s early game, including its in-depth character creator, and the various lifepaths that you can choose for your character. While we’ve seen V’s humble beginnings, what about an upgraded, late game V?

In the video above, we show gameplay from three different side quests, which we tackled with a level 30 character, showing off some late game abilities, and iconic weapons (yes, we have the Mantis Blades). Don’t worry, there are no main story spoilers.

In the first mission, Old Friends, V must infiltrate Karubo’s Bar. Utilizing quickhacks and abilities like Synapse Burnout, we mess with the environment and hack enemies to clear the bar, before swapping to Mantis Blades to mop up remaining enemies. In the second mission, Jeopardy, we use stealth to infiltrate the morgue of a funeral home to steal a shard from a courier’s corpse. In the third and final mission, we clear out a gang hideout, all guns blazing.

You can read GameSpot’s review of Cyberpunk 2077 here. The game launches on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Stadia on December 10. For more Cyberpunk 2077 tips, make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/gamespot.

Cyberpunk 2077 is a huge game that offers players a lot of freedom in how they choose to build their character and approach each encounter. With that in mind, it’s easy to feel lost and a little overwhelmed. Don’t worry though, we’re here to help with nine early-game tips that will get you off on the right foot as you begin to explore Night City.

In the above video, we go through some essential tips to help you succeed in Cyberpunk 2077, from differentiating between skill points and attributes, to figuring out which side quests are worth your time. There’s also the question of what to do with your old weapons., If you’re using a Netrunner build, we also offer some tips to make you the most effective hacker in town.

Cyberpunk 2077 launches on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Stadia on December 10, and you canread GameSpot’s review of CD Projekt Red’s latest here. For more Cyberpunk 2077 tips, make sure to subscribe toyoutube.com/gamespot.