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Ever since 2011’s Mortal Kombat, NetherRealm Studios have made a tradition of including guest characters in the roster for both MK and the Injustice franchises. Tossing in the likes of Kratos and Freddy Krueger in brutal MK universe, the developers has kept up with keeping the fans guessing on which movie, comic-book, or television character will join the fight next. Mortal Kombat 11 already features Spawn, The Joker, and The Terminator, but with the upcoming Aftermath expansion, RoboCop, one of the most popular action-heroes from the 1980s, will join the fray.

RoboCop will arrive in MK11 with Fujin and Sheeva when the Aftermath expansion releases on May 26 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Google Stadia. Revealed in the latest trailer, which shows Shang Tsung and his allies taking on a new threat after the conclusion of MK11’s story, RoboCop makes his entrance at the end of the video, showcasing his custom side-arm and well-known dislike for bad guys.

Alongside The Terminator, Predator, and Alien–characters that have also made appearances in the Mortal Kombat franchise–RoboCop is the latest guest character to evoke nostalgia for a particular era of movie pop-culture. In addition to his classic look, NetherRealm Studios and WB Games brought back actor and Ph.D. college professor Peter Weller to reprise his role, making this the first time since 1992’s RoboCop 2 that he’s portrayed the character. Fans of RoboCop will be able to use the cyborg police officer to face off against MK11’s current fighters, most especially The Terminator. With the Aftermath expansion, you’ll be able to see a rematch between the two cyborgs that seems like it’s pulled from the pages of Frank Miller’s cult comic-book series RoboCop Versus The Terminator.

Though details are a bit scarce on RoboCop’s moveset and abilities in battle, NetherRealm devs stated in a chat before the reveal that RoboCop will be able to use his iconic side-arm, along with several other skills and weaponry–including a shoulder-mounted cannon. The devs will no doubt have to take some liberties with the character to have him keep up in a fast-paced battle of Mortal Kombat but, hopefully, RoboCop’s iconic walk and cadence will still translate well to the game.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is the first expansion of its kind for the franchise. This DLC will also see the return of classic MK stages Soul Chamber and Dead Pool, along with stage fatalities and Friendships–which have been absent from the series since 1997’s Mortal Kombat Trilogy. Current owners of Mortal Kombat 11 and the original Kombat Pack, can upgrade to the Aftermath expansion for $40 to gain access to the new characters and story mode. Owners of just the base game can purchase the Aftermath + Kombat Pack bundle for $50. Newcomers to the series can purchase the Aftermath Kollection for $60, which includes the base game, all DLC content (characters and skins), and the new expansion.

For more on Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, be sure to check out our breakdown of what’s coming with the new expansion.

NetherRealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat 11 recently celebrated its first anniversary, and the the developers even teased that more content was on the way for the evolving fighting game. Now, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath has been revealed, and it’s the first expansion of its kind for the franchise. In addition to adding three new fighters–including the next guest character RoboCop–it also includes new stages, stage fatalities and friendships, and, unexpectedly, more story content.

Releasing on May 26 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and Stadia, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will mark the beginning of year two content for NetherRealm’s fighting game. For the first time in the series, Mortal Kombat will see an expansion to the game’s existing main story, which will bring recurring antagonist Shang Tsung to the forefront. Set immediately after MK11’s conclusion, which saw Liu Kang ascend to Godhood and defeat Kronika, he and Raiden seek to create a new and better timeline for all realms. However, Shang Tsung and his allies Nightwolf and Fujin intervene, revealing a greater threat is at play.

The new epilogue storyline for Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will introduce much of the new content coming to MK11, which includes revisits to classic stages like MK2’s Dead Pool and MK3’s Soul Chamber. In addition, Aftermath will bring back stage fatalities and friendships, which will end grotesque matches on a much lighter note. Friendships have been absent from the series since 1997’s Mortal Kombat Trilogy, so this is the first time in over 20 years that the alternate finishing move has been in a Mortal Kombat game. While these new additions will arrive with Aftermath, the new stages and friendships will be available for all players later as a free update.

Aftermath will also bring back classic fighters like the wind god Fujin and the Shokan warrior Sheeva, who’ve been absent from the roster for quite sometime. While both characters have made brief appearances in the last two games, they’re playable once again in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. Each will have a significant role in the new story missions, which will reveal where their allegiances truly lie, and who they’ll come into conflict with.

Continuing with the tradition of introducing guest characters–with previous MK11 guests being Spawn, The Joker, and The Terminator–Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath will see the arrival of the first guest character for year two: Detroit’s own cyborg police officer, RoboCop. Originally from the hyper-violent 1987 action-film directed by Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop is a well-armed and immensely powerful action-hero, which makes him an excellent fit for MK. Though details are scarce on how he’ll fight, the original film’s actor Peter Weller will reprise the role for his appearance in MK11, for complete authenticity.

For newcomers looking to jump into Mortal Kombat 11’s new content, an Aftermath Kollection will be available for purchase. This will include all existing DLC characters and skins for $60. Current owners of Mortal Kombat 11 and the original Kombat Pack, can upgrade to the Aftermath expansion for $40, while owners of the base game can purchase the Aftermath + Kombat Pack bundle for $50.

In our review of Mortal Kombat 11, senior editor Edmond Tran stated: “MK11 isn’t just a sequel for series fans and NetherRealm devotees, it’s a gateway into the realm of fighting games for anyone who has a passing interest in watching ruthless warriors beat each other silly. Streamlined mechanics keep the act of fighting furiously exciting no matter what your skill level, and comprehensive tutorials encourage you to dig into the nitty-gritty. There’s a diverse roster of interesting characters and playstyles, and the story mode is an entertaining romp. The randomization of Krypt rewards and the odd issue with the game’s always-online nature can occasionally chip away at your patience, but Mortal Kombat 11 absolutely hits where it matters.”

For more on Mortal Kombat 11 and the Aftermath Expansion, be sure to check back with us at GameSpot.

Gorn, the violent gladiator VR brawler that launched on PC in 2019 to strong reviews, is coming to PlayStation VR. The wait isn’t long, either–it’ll be available on May 19, and it’ll feature a mode that will turn the gore down.

In Gorn, you handle weapons from a first-person perspective and battle rubbery-looking enemies. You can shoot them, stab them, chop them, and also disarm them or use their own weapons against them.

The launch trailer is below, and more details can be read over at the PlayStation Blog.

Also in this version is a pinata mode, which replaces the blood that usually flows from your opponents with candy–making the game a bit less visceral for folks who don’t like blood.

Another big upcoming PSVR game, Marvel’s Iron Man VR, was recently delayed due to COVID-19.

Minecraft Dungeons, which releases on May 26 for Xbox One and PC (through Game Pass), as well as Switch and PlayStation 4, has been a long time coming. The game was originally being developed with the 3DS in mind, and now in a new interview the game’s director has revealed that an entirely different gameplay style was initially planned.

Talking to USGamer, Mojang’s Måns Olson has revealed that the game was originally envisioned as a Zelda-style game. “We wanted to bring a new Minecraft experience to players,” he says. “To make something new, you have to step quite far away from the base game.” This meant designing a dungeon crawling experience close to Nintendo’s beloved series in spirit and gameplay.

However, things changed over time, and Olson says that there is “not as much of that” in the final game. While the game was originally planned as a small single-player experience, during the prototyping phase the developers tested out multiplayer, and found that it made the game more fun.

“If you look at inspirations now, it’s closer in terms of gameplay to games like Diablo, Torchlight, and Gauntlet,” Olson told USGamer. “So absolutely there’s been things that have been either implemented and then changed, or designed on paper, but that never made it into the game,” he added.

Minecraft Dungeons was originally due to release in April, but it’s one of several games delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tetris Effect, Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s stunning take on an old favorite puzzle game, is likely heading to Oculus Quest. Users on Reddit are reporting that the game briefly appeared in the “Coming Soon” section of the device’s store page, and several folks have contacted VR site Upload VR to confirm that they saw it.

While this isn’t absolute confirmation that Tetris Effect is coming to Oculus’ standalone VR device, it seems very likely now. Oculus Quest allows users to play VR games without needing a powerful PC to run them.

The game, which launched on PS4 in 2018 and later released on the Epic Store, was named one of GameSpot’s best games of 2018. It’s a stunner, and hopefully more players will be able to dive into it soon.

Tetris Effect earned a 9/10 in GameSpot’s review. Reviewer Peter Brown praised the game’s VR elements: “The effect of locking into a round of normal Tetris may have this result as well, but it’s the point of Tetris Effect, where the entrancing dance of falling tetrominoes is elevated to new heights with the help of a fantastic soundtrack and awe-inspiring visuals.”

If you’re looking for the differences between Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield for Nintendo Switch, then you’re in the right place. As veteran Pokemon fans know, each new generation brings a pair of Pokemon games that follow the same story but have several key differences, including exclusive Pokemon, Legendary Pokemon, and in the case of Pokemon Gen 8, different Gym Leaders.

There are even differences in the upcoming expansions, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra.

Here’s everything we’ll be covering:

• Sword and Shield Exclusive Pokemon
• Sword and Shield Exclusive Legendary Pokemon
• Sword and Shield Exclusive Gym Leaders
• Sword and Shield Exclusive Cooking Ingredients
• Sword and Shield Expansion Exclusives

Sword and Shield Exclusive Pokemon

As it is with all other Pokemon titles, both Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will yield exclusive Pokemon that are only catchable in one version of the game. Usually, these Pokemon can only be gained in the other version of the game, through trading. See all version-exclusive Pokemon below.

Sword Exclusive Pokemon

These are all of the Pokemon that are exclusive to Pokemon Sword. Between returning Pokemon, Galarian forms, and brand new Pokemon, Pokemon Sword has 31 exclusive Pokemon and 32 with its Legendary.

You can view all the Pokemon Sword exclusive Pokemon in the slideshow below, or click on the Pokemon’s name in the list for even more information about them.

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Returning Pokemon

• Deino
• Zweilous
• Hydreigon
• Jangmo-o
• Hakamo-o
•  Kommo-o
• Gothita
• Gothorita
• Gothitelle
• Seedot
• Nuzleaf
• Shiftry
• Rufflet
• Braviary
• Swirlix
• Slurpuff
• Scraggy
• Scrafty
• Sawk
• Basculin (Red Stripe)
• Mawile
• Solrock
• Passimian
• Turtonator

Galarian Form Exclusives to Pokemon Sword

•  Galarian Farfetch’d
•  Sirfetch’d

• Galarian Darumaka
• Galarian Darmanitan

New Gen 8 Pokemon

Flapple

Indeedee (Male)

Stonjourner

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Shield Exclusive Pokemon

These are all of the Pokemon that are exclusive to Pokemon Shield. Between returning Pokemon, Galarian forms, and brand new Pokemon, Pokemon Shield also has 31 exclusive Pokemon and 32 with its Legendary.

You can view all the Pokemon Shield exclusive Pokemon in the slideshow below, or click on the Pokemon’s name in the list for even more information about them.

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Returning Pokemon

• Larvitar
• Pupitar
• Tyranitar
• Goomy
• Sliggoo
• Goodra
• Solosis
• Duosion
• Reuniclus
• Lotad
• Lombre
• Ludicolo
• Vullaby
• Mandibuzz
• Spritzee
• Aromatisse
• Croagunk
• Toxicroak
• Throh
• Basculin (Blue Stripe)
• Sableye
• Lunatone
• Oranguru
• Drampa

Galarian Form Exclusives to Pokemon Shield

• Galarian Ponyta
•  Galarian Rapidash

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• Galarian Corsola
•  Cursola

New Gen 8 Pokemon

Appletun

Indeedee (Female)

Eiscue

Sword and Shield Exclusive Legendary Pokemon

Along with regular exclusive Pokemon, Legendary Pokemon are catchable in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Zacian is the Legendary Pokemon on Pokemon Sword’s box art, and is the Legendary Pokemon you will attain in Sword. There may be an event later allowing Pokemon Shield players to attain Zacian at a later date.

Zacian Pokedex Entry: Zacian attacks so gracefully that its movements can even captivate its opponents. It holds what appears to be a sword in its mouth. Its shining blade can cut through anything.

Zamazenta is the Legendary Pokemon on Pokemon Shield’s box art, and is the Legendary Pokemon you will attain in Pokemon Shield.There may be an event later allowing Pokemon Sword players to attain Zamazenta at a later date.

Zamazenta Pokedex Entry: Zamazenta’s regal and majestic movements overwhelm any opponents that dare face it. Its body is covered in what seems to be a shield. Its gleaming shield can turn back any attack.

Sword and Shield Exclusive Gym Leaders

Certain towns will have different Gyms with different Gym Leaders and type specialties depending on the version of the game you play.

Pokemon Sword Gym Leaders

These are the Pokemon Gym leaders exclusive to Pokemon Sword:

1. Fighting-type Gym Leader: Bea

In Pokemon Sword, Bea is the Fighting-type Gym Leader for the Stow-on-Side Gym. This is the fourth Gym in the game.

She operates out of the Fighting-type Gym known as the Stow-on-Side Stadium.

2. Rock-type Gym Leader: Gordie

In Pokemon Sword, Gordie is the Rock-type Gym Leader for the Circhester Gym. This is the sixth Gym in the game.

He operates out of the Rock-type Gym known as Circhester Stadium.

Pokemon Shield Gym Leaders

These are the Pokemon Gym Leaders exclusive to Pokemon Shield:

1. Ghost-type Gym Leader: Allister

In Pokemon Shield, Allister is the Ghost-type Gym Leader for the Stow-on-Side Gym. This is the fourth Gym in the game.

He operates out of the Ghost-type Gym known as the Stow-on-Side Stadium.

2. Ice-type Gym Leader: Melony

In Pokemon Shield, Melony is the Ice-type Gym Leader for the Circhester Gym. This is the sixth Gym in the game.

She operates out of the Ice-type Gym known as Circhester Stadium.

Sword and Shield Exclusive Cooking Ingredients

There are also exclusive Ingredients in Pokemon Sword and Shield, which can be used for cooking Curry. In order to get these exclusive cooking ingredients, you will need to trade someone for a Pokemon holding those ingredients or you can cook with NPCs on routes or other players (online) in the Wild Area. Any recipes you “discover” when cooking with others will be added to your CurryDex.

You can buy both of these ingredients, in your version of the game, from the Ingredients Seller in the Rolling Fields or outside in the Wild Area entrance to Hammerlocke.

Sword’s exclusive ingredient is Bob’s Food Tin.

Shield’s exclusive ingredient is Bach’s Food Tin.

Sword and Shield Expansion Exclusives

Pokemon Sword and Shields expansions, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, each come with some exclusives for each version. Not all exclusives are known at this time, but they will be added as they’re announced or discovered.

First up are new rivals. Their ultimate goals are to train hard so that they can eventually set up their own Gyms.

1. Pokemon Sword Exclusive Rival – Klara

Klara is a rival that appears with The Isle of Armor expansion. She specializes in Poison-type Pokemon and is training with other new character, Mustard, at his dojo.

“She’ll do just about anything to appear adorable and cute, as popularity is what she admires most of all. She goes about her days with a smile on her face, but hiding behind it is a calculating nature that she puts to very good use.”

2. Pokemon Shield Exclusive Rival – Avery

Avery is a rival that appears with The Isle of Armor expansion. He specializes in Psychic-type Pokemon, as indicated by the Poke Balls that float around his top hat (and his uniform).

“He is gentlemanly and well-mannered but also very proud. And it seems that he’ll see you as a particularly formidable rival!”

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Joshua is Senior Features Editor at IGN. If Pokemon, Green Lantern, or Game of Thrones are frequently used words in your vocabulary, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter @JoshuaYehl and IGN.

Half-Life: Alyx is the first Half-Life game in a very long time, and fans who want to celebrate their return to City 17 might want to listen to the soundtrack on the go. Now, with the first part of the album appearing on streaming services, they can do just that.

Half-Life: Alyx Chapter 1 runs for just 21 minutes across 9 tracks, with more parts coming soon. You can listen below through Spotify. If you purchase chapter 1, all other chapters will be added over time, according to Valve.

These tracks will either evoke the music from the Half-Life game you’ve recently enjoyed, or, for those without VR, give you some scant piece of new Half-Life content after a long, long wait.

Other Half-Life soundtracks can also be streamed or purchased–check out the official Half-Life music page for more.

Half-Life: Alyx received a 9/10 in GameSpot’s review. “Not only has Half-Life: Alyx made good on its shift to VR, it has elevated many of the aspects we’ve come to love about Half-Life games,” wrote reviewer Michael Higham. “It may not be as bombastic as previous games, but the intimacy of VR brings you closer to a world you might have thought you knew over the past 22 years.”