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Every now and then, video games can warm the cockles of your heart. That’s the case with NBA 2K20 and a 15-year-old Make-A-Wish kid from Georgia named William Floyd. At just 18 months old, William went into heart failure and was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and heart problems. His condition doesn’t allow him to play sports like other kids his age, so 2K Sports is letting William stay competitive in the virtual world by putting him in NBA 2K20.

William is the first non-NBA athlete to be authentically scanned into the game with his likeness and even some custom dance moves included. You can now download him on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. William’s in-game player model can be found within Quick Game mode as a free agent for you to add to a team of your choosing, as well as through MyCareer and MyLeague rosters.

“When we learned about William’s wish to visit 2K, the whole team was thrilled,” said Ronnie Singh, digital marketing director on NBA 2K (and better known as Ronnie 2K). “Learning about his journey was really humbling, and we wanted to find a way to make William’s wish come true in the biggest way possible. We couldn’t think of a better way to do that than bringing his passion to life in-game and giving millions of NBA 2K fans around the world the chance to enjoy William’s player model.”

Make-A-Wish sent William and his family to 2K’s headquarters where his likeness was scanned into the game much like each NBA superstar. 140 motion capture cameras caught his every move, while likeness was recreated by 146 Pixelgun cameras. “Each player does a dance move or a celebration before he gets on the court,” William explained. “So, I got one of those, too. I got to create it.”

On top of being a heartwarming gesture from 2K, it also helped during William’s treatment by giving him something to look forward to. After talking to the NBA 2K marketing and video capture teams, and the development team at Visual Concepts, William is also now eager to pursue a career at 2K when he’s older. “The cool thing is that 2K took what could have been a great wish and brought it to a level that we never expected,” says William’s mom, Julie. “They treated him–and all of us–like royalty and were so interested in everything William had to offer them. It was absolutely unbelievable.”

We’re only a week away from Borderlands 3‘s Steam launch, and as developer Gearbox gets ready to welcome a new crop of PC players, the studio has released an FAQ that breaks down everything you can expect from the looter-shooter’s Steam release on March 13. We’ve compiled it all down below.

Borderlands 3 was originally an Epic Games Store exclusive when it launched in September 2019. Despite this exclusivity deal (that lasted almost six months), Gearbox’s looter-shooter was rather successful on Epic, with the number of peak concurrent players doubling the all-time top concurrent player record set by Borderlands 2. And across all platforms, Borderlands 3 became 2K Games’ fastest-selling title ever.

Gearbox is preparing to launch Borderlands 3’s second major campaign add-on Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock, which arrives on March 26. While announcing this piece of DLC, the studio also teased the looter-shooter’s third expansion that will feature outlaws and dinosaurs. Both expansions are part of Borderlands 3’s Season Pass, which retails for $50.

You can check out everything you need to know about Borderlands 3’s PC launch below.

Is Borderlands 3 available to pre-load?

While Borderlands 3 can be added to your Steam wishlist right now, eager players won’t be able to pre-load the looter-shooter until Tuesday, March 10.

When will Borderlands 3 unlock?

According to the Borderlands 3 FAQ, the looter-shooter should be playable as early as 7 AM PST / 10 AM EST / 3 PM GMT on Friday, March 13.

Is cross-play an option for Borderlands 3?

Vault Hunters on Steam will be able to encounter players that bought the game through the Epic Games Store via Shift Matchmaking. (A Shift account is not required to enable cross-play on PC.) When Borderlands 3 launches on Steam next week, you’ll see a “PC Cross-Play” screen with an option to toggle the feature on and off. It can also be found in the “Options” menu under “General” in the “Network & Social” section. Gearbox also plans to implement a patch “in the near future” that will let you send items to players who own Borderlands 3 on either Steam or the Epic Games Store.

Unfortunately, both cross-play and sending items to players on other platforms–such as PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One–are not an option “at this time,” according to the Borderlands 3 FAQ.

What are the Borderlands 3 PC requirements?

Minimum:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
• Processor: AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570
• Memory: 6 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 75 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Recommended:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
• Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770)
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 75 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

How much hard drive space does Borderlands 3 take up?

You’ll need at least 75 GB to install and play Borderlands 3 when it hits Steam next week.

Can Borderlands 3 files transfer between the Epic Games Store and Steam?

This depends on what you’re trying to transfer over. The Borderlands 3 FAQ states that save files can be transferred between the two digital storefronts–though you’ll have to do it all manually. This greatly increases your risk of losing files, so be careful and create backups of your files.

The same can’t be said for campaign add-ons and achievements. In the case of achievements, however, some will carry over through the transferring process. Others may require you to start them over, and others still may be locked off based on your progression. Gearbox said it “can’t guarantee” that Steam will recognize any achievements you’ve already unlocked.

Can Borderlands 3 be played offline on Steam?

You can play Borderlands 3 offline if you wish to prevent yourself from encountering other players. However, you do have to verify your ownership of the game’s license through a one-time internet connection. The same will be necessary for any hotfixes and patches that will inevitably release.

eFootball PES 2020 is celebrating the football sim’s 25th anniversary with a new update and the introduction of the Iconic Moment Series to fantasy team-building mode, MyClub. In addition to numerous bug fixes in update 1.09, Data Pack 5.0 includes over 30 new and updated player faces, plus a special kit for a German team celebrating its 120th anniversary.

The Iconic Moment Series is an ongoing showcase of memorable matches produced by the sport’s biggest stars, both past and present. Each Iconic Moment player commemorates a specific game from their illustrious career, with every player card featuring an image from that match and attributes to mirror their skillset during that period. Matching an Iconic Moment player with their affiliated team will also give them a stat boost.

If you hop onto PES 2020 now, you’ll receive a free Iconic Moment Series Legend version of Diego Maradona, commemorating his performance in the 1983 Spanish Cup Final for Barcelona. After this, the rest of the players will need to be unlocked by completing in-game campaigns or by spending MyClub coins to hopefully earn one in a box draw.

Aside from this, Data Pack 5.0 adds over 30 new and updated player faces largely found across European clubs. The likes of Achraf Hakimi, Reece James, and Todd Cantwell have been updated, along with multiple players from RCD Mallorca. You can also play as FC Bayern München in a new 120th-anniversary kit.

Update 1.09 full patch notes

Celebrate the best moments in soccer with the ‘Iconic Moment Series’

• Relive and recreate memorable moments from the careers of current and former soccer superstars with the new ‘Iconic Moment Series.’
• Players in this series come with boosted stats that reflect their performance during a standout match in their career. Their cards even feature unique designs based on photos taken during that same match.
• In addition, these players come with a unique feature that allows you to boost their stats even further by matching their affiliated team to your own in myClub.

Iconic Moment Series: Initial lineup

• Élber (17.05.2003)
• O. Kahn（09.11.2002）
• K. Rummenigge（13.06.1981）
• Xavi (27.05.2009)
• D. Maradona（04.06.1983)
• S. Nakamura (21.11.2006)
• Puyol (17.05.2006)
• F. Rijkaard (24.05.1989)
• M. van Basten (24.05.1989)
• Morientes (10.02.2002)
• Iniesta（06.05.2009）
• Casillas (25.08.2007)
• Xabi Alonson (25.05.2005)
• D. Forlán (01.03.2009)
• Fernando Torres (05.02.2006)

Player face updates

• New face data for over 30 players. (Mainly from European clubs)

Uniforms

• Celebrate over a century of FC Bayern München with their official 120th anniversary uniform!

Mortal Kombat 11 was a fantastic conclusion to the modern trilogy’s story, but it’s also an incredible fighting game with a robust online community, and this weekend, you’ll be able to join them free of charge. Mortal Kombat 11 is free to play on PS4 and Xbox One from now until Monday, March 9. The best and most surprising part is that the free trial includes the latest DLC character, The Joker–normally, games don’t offer extra content during free periods.

If you’re interested in keeping Mortal Kombat 11 and playing past the weekend, then you’re in luck. Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive has discounted all versions of the game and the Kombat Pack, which comes with every DLC character announced so far–this includes Terminator T-800, The Joker, and the upcoming Spawn. You can grab the base game on either platform for $42, the Kombat Pack for $28, or the Premium Edition for $63. If you’re subscribed to PlayStation Plus, Xbox Live Gold, or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, then you’ll receive an even greater discount. Thankfully, the Steam version is discounted as well.

On top of that, Plus, Gold, or Game Pass Ultimate will give you access to Mortal Kombat 11’s online multiplayer portion. Being a fighting game, a large amount of the appeal is playing online against other players, but Mortal Kombat 11 puts a large focus on staying connected to the internet due to its loot system. Thankfully, without a subscription, you can still get loot as well as access the Krypt, AI battles, and most of the Towers of Time–there are specific co-operative towers you won’t be able to participate in.

GameSpot’s Mortal Kombat 11 review scored the game a 9/10. Critic Edmond Tran praised the accessible yet deep fighting system, bombastic story mode, and comprehensive tutorials.

“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,” he wrote. “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.”

Mortal Kombat 11 isn’t the only game with a free-trial period right now. Rainbow Six Siege is also free to play this weekend ahead of the new season, which is expected to launch soon.

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Craig Mazin, co-writer of the TV adaptation of The Last of Us, has promised that Ellie will still be gay in the HBO series.

After the TV series was announced yesterday, Mazin replied to some people who were asking him questions about it on Twitter, one of who brought up the topic of maintaining the characters’ sexualities.

You have my word.

— Craig Mazin (@clmazin) March 5, 2020

When another person on Twitter replied Mazin’s tweet, saying “Bag it and tag it this tweet is now evidence,” he replied to them saying, “Correct. It is a receipt.”

It was first confirmed that Ellie is gay in The Last of Us DLC, Left Behind, in which she kisses her friend Riley in a flashback. Ellie’s sexuality will be explored further and be much more present in The Last of Us Part 2.

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“Ellie is gay,” co-writer Halley Gross said back in 2018. “Ellie was born gay. This is just who she is. And to explore who she is as a teenager and as an adult, it wouldn’t be honoring her character to hide some facet of herself. We want to engage with her as a full character.”

During E3 2018, a gameplay video of The Last of Us Part 2 opened up with Ellie kissing new character Dina. Not much else is known about how the characters interact further into the game’s plot but given that Dina says Ellie has a better chance getting with her than the boys in their friend group, it seems likely they’ll become lovers.

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HBO’s The Last of Us show is replacing the previously planned movie adaptation of the game. Mazin is writing it alongside the game’s original writer Neil Druckmann while Naughty Dog president Evan Wells is an executive producer. It’s also been revealed that Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions will co-produce the series.

The Last of Us Part 2 is due to come out for PlayStation 4 on May 29, 2020 after its release date was delayed last year.

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Chris Priestman is a freelancer who writes news for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

March is a busy month for Pokemon Go, with a variety of different events on the way over the next few weeks, including the kickoff of the Go Battle League’s inaugural season. Two of this month’s events are now live, both of which will run through Monday, March 9.

Team Rocket Takeover

First is the Team Rocket takeover. From now until 10 PM local time on March 9, Dark, Poison, and other Pokemon typically associated with Team Rocket will appear more often in the wild. The rare Dark type Absol is one of the Pokemon you’ll be able to encounter, and you’ll also have a chance to find a Shiny Skorupi for the first time in Pokemon Go.

During the event, there will be a surge in Team Rocket activity on Saturday, March 7, from 2-5 PM local time. During that window, more Poke Stops will be under the control of Team Rocket grunts. Team Rocket leaders Sierra, Arlo, Cliff, and even Giovanni will also be more active during this time. Not only will you earn twice the usual amount of Stardust for defeating the leaders, there’s a chance the Shadow Pokemon you rescue from them could be Shiny.

Darkrai Raid Weekend

In addition to the Team Rocket takeover, the Mythical Pokemon Darkrai has returned to the game for a limited time. You’ll be able to encounter the Mythical Dark type in five-star Raids until 10 PM local time on March 9. Not only does this give you another chance to add the powerful Pokemon to your team, but this time, the Darkrai you face may also be Shiny. If you need help catching it, be sure to check out our Darkrai Raid guide.

There are a lot more events on the horizon for Pokemon Go this month. The Psychic Spectacular returns starting March 27. Before that, Niantic will hold March’s Community Day, which will feature the Psychic-type Pokemon Abra. The Gen 5 Legendary Thundurus is also available in Raid Battles, and there’s a new set of Field Research tasks. Each time you complete a Research Breakthrough this month, you’ll earn an encounter with the Grass/Steel Pokemon Ferroseed.