Square Enix has become the latest publisher to comment on the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus). In a blog post, Square Enix Americas and Europe CEO Phil Rogers started off by saying the teams at Square Enix are supporting each other and their families and friends, as well as the gaming community at large, during this stressful time.
Rogers said Square Enix has been following the health and safety guidelines that local governments have put forward recently. In February, Square Enix stopped allowing domestic and international business travel for its employees, in addition to limiting the number of people who visit its offices.
Additionally, Square Enix is now allowing its developers to work from home, similar to countless other developers, including Bungie and Rockstar Games.
For those who cannot work from home, Square Enix has put measures in place to “reduce office density” by staggering work hours.
Rogers also stressed that Square Enix’s teams will continue to support its live service games, while work on upcoming titles will continue. While Square Enix won’t have an E3 presence–because that show has been canceled–the company is planning to host a “digital showcase” for some of its upcoming games. Square Enix has a number of marquee games coming up this year, including the much-anticipated Avengers game.
“There is no question that these are uncertain times,” Rogers said. “While we don’t know how long these measures will remain in effect, we want to reassure gamers that we will do everything in our power to keep you entertained and connected with your friends across the globe as we work through these challenging times together.”
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“The severity and timing of the impact of the COVID-19 virus can’t be predicted with any certainty, but the safety of our retailer partners and comic book fans is too important to risk,” Diamond Founder and CEO Steve Geppi said in a statement. “As always, we appreciate your enthusiasm for and support of the comic industry’s best event and look forward to celebrating with you later in the Summer.”
47 different comics have been announced for Free Comic Book Day. The Free Comic Book Day website lists comics featuring X-Men, Spider-Man, Donald Duck, Riverdale, Street Fighter, My Little Pony, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Bloodshot, with even more available on the day.
March has brought a ton of Legendary Pokemon to Pokemon Go, and now one more is set to arrive before the month officially wraps up. Niantic has announced that Landorus, the third and final member of the Forces of Nature trio from Pokemon Black and White, will appear in Pokemon Go beginning March 31.
Until April 21, you’ll be able to encounter Landorus around the world in five-star Raids. That isn’t the only way you’ll be able to catch the Legendary, however; Landorus will also be available as a Go Battle League reward for a limited time. You can read more about the Legendary on the official Pokemon Go website.
In the meantime, another Gen 5 Legendary, Cobalion, is available in Go again as part of a limited-time Raid event, which is set to end March 23. The Legendary Lugia will also return for its own Raid event from March 24-31. Each of those two Pokemon has a special event-exclusive move this time around, and you may encounter their Shiny forms.
Genesect is also making its debut in Pokemon Go this month. The Mythical Pokemon will be available through a Special Research story event called A Drive to Investigate. You need to purchase a virtual ticket to participate in this event, but you’ll also have a chance to encounter Genesect in EX Raids beginning in April.
Pokemon Go’s Cobalion and Lugia Raid events have been extended, but a few other events planned for this month–including March’s Community Day and the Safari Zone events in St. Louis, Liverpool, and Philadelphia–have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Those who purchased Safari Zone tickets can request refunds, but if you decide to keep them, you’ll still be able to encounter special Pokemon and Field Research tasks during the originally scheduled event hours.
Rian Johnson wanted to test Star Wars: The Last Jedi while he was making the movie, but the secrecy surrounding the franchise made that impossible.
In the bonus features on the home release for Johnson’s latest movie, Knives Out, the filmmaker revealed the test screening for Knives Out went better than he could’ve imagined, sparking a wish that he could have done the same for The Last Jedi.
“[The Knives Out test] was like a party in the theater, it was really fun. It was like the first time I was like ‘Oh wow, this actually plays. This is good,'” Johnson said, according to Screen Rant. “Which is really nice and that’s something on Star Wars, you can’t test Star Wars movies for a lot of different reasons. I’ve always hated test screening, and when we were making Star Wars, at a certain point in the process you’re like ‘God, I would give my left arm to put this in front of 300 people in Burbank and just see how it plays.’”
Johnson is now an Oscar and BAFTA nominee after Knives Out was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at both ceremonies. He lost both awards to Parasite. He is now set to work on a new trilogy of Star Wars movies that will move “beyond the legacy characters” but is planning a sequel to Knives Out first.
Times are tough right now for everyone. Social distancing has people feeling isolated, and things are generally a bit scary. Luckily, there is a wonderfully wholesome remedy on the way in the form of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. And, well, dammit, I need it now. I’ve got virtual fruit to pick, fake mortgages to amass, and the fossilized remains of prehistoric creatures to collect, catalog, and enshrine. (Have you ever considered how cute Animal Crossing dinosaurs would be? Makes you think.)
It’s been a long, long wait for the game, whether you’re looking at how long it’s been since the last core entry (New Leaf in 2013) or even just when New Horizons itself was set to be released before its delay (sometime in 2019, which feels like an eternity ago). While many had hoped Nintendo would break its own release date and start selling it early–there was even a petition to that effect–that hasn’t happened.
That means we’re stuck counting down every last second until its unlock time on the Eshop, which we expect to be 9 PM PT on March 19 (12 AM ET on March 20) in the US. If you’re like us, that won’t stop you from refreshing the Eshop, repeatedly trying to open the preloaded game, restarting your system, and messing with the console’s date in the hopes that the game will shake loose like a dangling Snickers in a vending machine. It ain’t gonna work, so save yourself the heartache.
With that in mind, we’ve devised what we hope is a simple, straightforward method for determining whether or not Animal Crossing: New Horizons is, in fact, available. To figure out whether you can start playing, please consult the scientifically sound chart below. Stay tuned to this story for important updates.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may cause some disruptions in Amazon’s shipments of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal. Customers who have pre-ordered either title through the online retailer have been receiving emails notifying them that there may be a delay in their delivery, as the company will “temporarily” be prioritizing shipping out household and medical items.
“As COVID-19 has spread, we’ve recently seen an increase in people shopping online which has had an impact on how we serve our customers,” Amazon said in a statement shared with GameSpot. “So in the short term, we are temporarily prioritizing household staples, medical supplies, and other high demand products coming into our fulfillment centers so we can more quickly receive, restock, and ship these products to customers. As a result, customers who ordered Animal Crossing: New Horizon or Doom Eternal may experience a delay in the delivery of their items. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this may cause our customers.”
Doom and Animal Crossing certainly aren’t the only games that may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Square Enix recently shared a message informing fans that although Final Fantasy VII Remake is still scheduled to launch on April 10, the coronavirus outbreak may prevent some from being able to get the game on launch day.
Physical retailers across the country have similarly been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, with many either indefinitely closed or operating on shortened hours. GameStop, however, has issued memos to employees to remain open, even if that defies state policy.
The latest in tech, gadgets, and electronics can make for excellent gifts, and they don’t always have to break the bank (in fact, you can find plenty of cool tech gifts under $50). However, if you’re looking to splurge for a special occasion like a graduation, birthday, or anything in between, then you might be wondering what the absolute best tech gifts are. With everything from iPads and AirPods to Elite controllers and coffee makers, there is a ton to choose from, and it can get overwhelming fast. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered.
We’ve rounded up the best tech gift ideas, so read on for some great ideas for that special person in your life–or even a nice treat for yourself. Just keep in mind that the prices below indicate the regular price and won’t reflect any discounts or fluctuations–Amazon regularly discounts most products, so you might get one of these awesome items for a cheaper price.
Quick look: The best tech gifts for 2020
Best video game consoles
One of the best gifts to give and get is a video game console. Not only is it a deluxe item they’ll never forget; they’ll also be able to get a ton of use out of it. Below we’ve collected the best video game consoles out there, bound to make anyone who’s even remotely interested in gaming happy. Of course, next-generation consoles–the PS5 and Xbox Series X–are coming out later this year, but thankfully, Microsoft has confirmed that it won’t release any exclusive games for the Series X for at least a year, maybe two. That means all Xbox One owners will be able to play every first-party game for a good while. Plus, there are still huge games releasing in 2020 that are worth owning a console for–Final Fantasy VII Remake, Cyberpunk 2077, and Resident Evil 3 Remake, to name just a few. And fortunately, it’s easy to find a PS4 or an Xbox One at a steep discount these days.
Nintendo Switch
$299
The Nintendo Switch is an excellent hybrid console with a large number of fantastic games. You can play on your TV in docked mode, and then pull it out of the dock and take it with you on the go. It works with a wide range of controllers–see our guide for the best Switch controllers in 2020–and features some of the best games of the last five years, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Hollow Knight. The best part is that the two controllers on the side of the Switch can be removed and used in multiplayer games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Nintendo Switch Lite
$200
If you’re not interested in docking the Nintendo Switch and outputting to a TV, then the Nintendo Switch Lite is a cheaper, handheld-only alternative. It also boasts the first official D-pad Nintendo has released for the Switch, though you won’t be able to remove the Joy-Cons for multiplayer sessions. If you want to play the Switch Lite in tabletop mode, you’ll need an additional controller for each player–and a stand, as the Switch Lite doesn’t have one built-in. However, you can still play all of the same games the regular Nintendo Switch can, so you won’t be missing out on any of its great titles.
The Xbox One X is the most powerful console out there right now–in most cases, it’s the best one to play third-party games on. This particular bundle packages the entire Gears of War series, including the latest entry, Gears 5. On top of that, a bunch of the most exciting games coming out this year are coming to the Xbox One X, making it a great choice for any gamer, especially those with a 4K TV.
Sega Genesis Mini
$80
If you want to relive Sega’s Genesis years, then there’s no easier way to do so than the Sega Genesis Mini. A perfect gift for retro gamers, the Sega Genesis Mini features 42 built-in games, including the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage II, and ToeJam & Earl as well as Castlevania: Bloodlines, Contra: Hard Corps, and Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master. In the package, you also get two controllers and everything you need to play it on modern TVs. GameSpot’s Sega Genesis Mini review called the micro-console “one worth buying,” noting its great selection of games.
Best video game controllers
For gamers, no accessory gets more use than their favorite controller, especially when it’s a premium pad made to last them a long time. The following controllers are the best you can get for their respective platforms, but if you want to see more options, check out our guides on the best Nintendo Switch controllers, the best Xbox One controllers, and the best PS4 controllers.
Xbox One Elite Series 2 wireless controller
$180
The Elite Series 2 wireless controller made our list of the best Xbox One controllers for a reason. It has adjustable analog-stick tension, three trigger-lock positions, and the best grips you can find on an Xbox One pad. It also just feels more solidly built, sanding out the rough edges that were left on Microsoft’s first try at an Elite-style controller. If you’re looking for one of the best controllers for Xbox One and PC, it doesn’t get much better than the Elite Series 2.
Scuf Vantage 2 wired PS4/PC controller
$170
Scuf’s Vantage 2 controller is a fantastic pad for Sony’s console, even topping the list of our best PS4 controllers for 2020. It has adjustable triggers, interchangeable analog sticks, and six extra buttons, four of which are some of the most comfortable back paddles I’ve ever used. The wired edition costs $30 less than the wireless version, but either way, you’re getting a fantastic Elite-style controller.
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller may be expensive, but it’s still one of the best Switch controllers you can buy. It’s more expensive than many third-party options, but it’s got everything you need to play the best games on Nintendo’s hybrid console. It feels the best to hold out of every controller we’ve tested, with satisfying buttons, comfortable grips, and off-set analog sticks. It also features NFC/Amiibo support, HD rumble, and motion controls. Every Switch owner should have at least one Pro Controller.
Best gaming headsets
The quality of gaming headsets can vary wildly, and if you’re not sure which ones are good, then it can be incredibly intimidating to look through all of your available options. We’ve highlighted some of our picks for gaming headsets below, but be sure to check out our full guide to the best gaming headsets in 2020.
Creative SXFI Theater headphones
Works with PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch
$200
Creative’s Super X-Fi technology makes it sound like you’re listening to surround-sound speakers when you’re really hearing everything from your headphones. It’s an impressive technology, earning the SXFI Theater a spot on our guide to the best gaming headsets. The Theater’s microphone quality may not be the best we’ve tested, but the audio experience is so impressive across music, movies, and gaming that it’s hard to stop using them now that we’ve started.
HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Works with PS4, Xbox One, and PC
$130
The Cloud Alpha S is HyperX’s latest gaming headset, and it’s a definite over-achiever. With a solid, flexible build and extremely comfortable earpads, the HyperX Cloud Alpha S is as great to wear as it is to use in the heat of a tense multiplayer match in your game of choice. It’s a wired headset that comes with a detachable mic, on-hand bass adjustment, and an audio mixer. It works with all of the consoles–all you need to do is plug it into your controller’s 3.5mm jack–which makes it perfect for that special gamer in your life.
Best gaming laptops
If you really want to knock the socks off whoever’s on your shopping list, then a gaming laptop will absolutely do that. We have a great guide on the 2020’s best gaming laptops, but if you want the absolute best at a good price, then the following notebooks are excellent choices.
Asus ROG Strix Scar III gaming laptop
$1,800
The Asus ROG Strix Scar III is an excellent gaming laptop that will make any gamer happy in their travels. Equipped with a 240Hz, 1080 display and an RTX 2060, shooters like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare can be enjoyed at high frame rates and settings.
Alienware m15 gaming laptop
$1,750
The Alienware m15 features one of the best designs, not only in appearance but also in actually using it. The chassis and keyboard feel extremely smooth and typing on it is a delight. It’s a striking laptop, and thanks to its specs, it’s also capable of some serious gaming on the go. It features an RTX 2060, i7-9750H, and 16GB RAM as well as a 15.6-inch, 144Hz display, it’s a beast when it comes to gaming. With its 512GB SSD, you’ll enjoy fast load times and stutter-free, open-world gameplay that games like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone will take advantage of greatly.
Best Bluetooth headphones
Gaming headsets are great, but they’re not the best for listening to music, especially when you’re on the go. And cables can get caught on everything these days–doors, benches, and anything else in between home and your destination. That’s where Bluetooth headphones excel. Wirelessly connected to any compatible device, your loved one will be able to listen to anything they want in comfort, making Bluetooth headphones perfect for anyone with a long commute or who travels frequently.
Creative SXFI Air Bluetooth headphones
$140
If you’d rather have a pair of headphones that you can connect to your phone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices, then the Creative SXFI Air is an excellent choice. Just like the SXFI Theater, it boasts Super X-Fi technology that makes it sound like you’re listening to a surround-sound system inside the headphones.
Apple AirPods Pro
$249
The AirPods Pro are Apple’s premium true-wireless earbuds. They feature active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and sweat- and water-resistance as well as a new design that helps the earbuds stay in your ear more effectively. By default, the earbuds come with a wireless charging case. It boasts up to 4.5 hours of battery life on one charge, though you’ll be able to throw them back into the charging case and get up to 24 hours of battery in total. For a cheaper alternative, the 2nd-gen Apple AirPods are also a great option. While they don’t come equipped with a lot of the same features as the Pro model, they boast a slightly higher battery life.
Best tablets
A tablet is always an excellent gift for anyone who loves movies, TV, comics, and books. Easy to enjoy around the house or take with you while traveling, tablets are great for entertainment, surfing the internet, or even games.
New iPad (32 GB)
Starts at $329
If they enjoy watching movies, reading comics and ebooks, and playing mobile games, then the new iPad would make for a fantastic gift. The 32GB iPad is Apple’s most affordable tablet, and while it features the same A10 chip from the previous generation of iPads, it now features support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. It’s also perfectly capable of playing games like Fortnite and Call of Duty Mobile. And if they need extra storage space–or even better specs–then there’s a 128GB iPad and a more powerful iPad Air.
If they’re a movie & TV buff, comic book fan, and/or anything in between–and you don’t want to break the bank–then the Amazon Fire 10 HD is an excellent option, especially for people who already have an Amazon Prime subscription. It’s not the most powerful tablet in the world, but at its price, it’s hard to beat. It’s capable of pretty much every form of entertainment you can think of and light gaming. It’s also available with in-device advertisements at a cheaper price, though we recommend choosing “Without Special Offers,” as no one enjoys ads.
Kindle Paperwhite (8GB)
$130
For someone who enjoys reading books, the Kindle Paperwhite is a no-brainer. It boasts a wonderfully lit screen that feels like you’re reading from actual paper, and you can even do so in the dark. There are two options in storage space–8GB and 32GB–but I’ve found that the 8GB one is more than enough to store dozens of books at any one time. It also boasts a battery that lasts weeks. If you’re tired of turning pages or need something that’s extremely easy to read in bed, then the Kindle Paperwhite is perfect for your needs.
Best tablet accessories
If you know they already own a tablet, consider getting them an accessory to make their tablet experience even better. A premium stylus, keyboard, or even a great case can improve the tablet experience tenfold–here are some of the best ones.
Apple Pencil (2nd gen) for iPad Pro
$130
If you’re shopping for someone who enjoys drawing or simply taking notes with a pen, then the Apple Pencil is a perfect accessory for iPad Pro owners. You can switch from pencil to eraser with a simple double-tap on the side of the Apple Pencil, and there’s even pressure sensitivity, allowing you to press harder for thicker lines or tilt for shading. You can even attach the Pencil to the side of your iPad Pro and charge it wirelessly.
Of course, if they have a compatible iPad that isn’t an iPad Pro 11-inch or iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd gen), then the first generation of Apple Pencil will work great as well (it’s slightly cheaper).
Smart Keyboard for iPad (7th gen) and iPad Air (3rd gen)
$160
The Smart Keyboard helps turn your iPad or iPad Air into a more work-friendly station, and thanks to iPadOS, it’s actually pretty effective. If you’re looking for something for a student taking notes or a writer looking to pen their next essay or story, then the Smart Keyboard is essential for iPad owners.
For movie and TV junkies, nothing is better than a high-quality streaming device that supports 4K, HDR, and Dolby surround sound. Streaming from Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other services as well as buying and renting from multiple storefronts is made easy with one of these handy multimedia devices. Gifting a subscription to one of those services would be another great gift idea–check out our guide to the best streaming services for a breakdown of all current options.
Amazon Fire TV Cube
$120
The Fire TV Cube is Amazon’s most powerful TV-streaming device. It’s able to stream in 4K with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+, but it’s also got Alexa built-in, so you’re able to ask it to turn on your TV, dim your lights, and much more without even picking up your voice-enabled remote. Thankfully, you can also turn the microphones off completely.
Apple TV 4K (32GB)
$179
If they’re tuned into the Apple ecosystem, then the Apple TV 4K is a great device for connecting their iTunes library and Apple devices to their television. On top of that, it has a lot of its own apps including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and you can even play Apple Arcade games right on it by connecting an Xbox One or PS4 controller.
Best smart devices
Smart devices make for excellent home assistants, perfect for people who love cooking or listening to music. Most people would appreciate some extra help staying organized and up-to-date, and smart devices can do just that, adding items to your shopping list, creating appointments on your calendar, reading you the latest news, and more, just from verbal commands.
Amazon Echo (3rd gen)
$100
Amazon’s Alexa-enabled smart speaker is all you need for a hands-off experience with your music, news, weather, and more. It features thousands of different skills you can teach it, including fitness tracking, smart home control, and lost phone finding–and much, much more. One of the coolest features is using it as an intercom for your home–you’re able to talk to anyone in the house as long as they also have an Amazon smart speaker in waiting.
Echo Show
$90-130
If the Echo is Amazon’s smart speaker, then the Echo Show is the company’s smart screen. It features everything the Echo does, except with the added bonus of a touchscreen display. You’re able to make video calls, watch movies and shows, and follow recipes, thanks to the many apps and skills the Show is capable of. It works great in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom, whether you’re using it as a cooking assistant, alarm clock, or anything in between.
Best coffee gadgets
There are so many awesome gadgets for coffee lovers, and since coffee is paramount to any caffeine addict’s life, they’ll absolutely love receiving one as a gift. Whether it’s a coffee maker or a smart mug–yes, everything is becoming “smart” these days–they’ll surely love one of these coffee gadgets.
Keurig K-Select coffee maker
$146
It’s hard to deny the power a cup of coffee can give you on a tough day–or any day, really. If you’re looking for the easiest way to enjoy a good cup of joe, then the Keurig K-Select coffee maker is a great option. All you have to do is fill the reservoir with water, throw in a pod, and then press the right buttons to get your coffee going. It doesn’t take long, and thankfully, there are a couple of Keurig pod options that are compostable and recyclable.
Ember Mug
$100
Speaking of a good cup of coffee, nothing is more frustrating than making yourself a cup, getting distracted by work, and then going for a grotesquely cold sip. The Ember Mug aims to prevent these catastrophic moments by keeping your coffee at the right temperature. It has a battery charge of up to 1.5 hours, but if you leave it on the included charging coaster, then it’ll keep your coffee hot all day.
Overwatch‘s 32nd playable hero is Echo, a flying artificially intelligent robot with the ability to mimic other heroes and borrow their abilities. Echo has popped up in Overwatch’s fiction a few times over the last two years, and it was with her appearance in the McCree- and Ashe-focused story video “Reunion” that the team really started developing the character for inclusion to the game. But Echo’s origins stretch back much further than that cinematic from 2018.
“Typically, heroes in our game can come from a bunch of different angles,” Overwatch lead designer Geoff Goodman explained to GameSpot. “So often they come from design by prototype–like, we really need a sniper or something, we should try to get a sniper there, and build a character around the gameplay. In other common cases, we’ll have somebody whose story just gets created for background, or an artist has a cool idea, and they just draw something. We don’t have a gameplay part yet. So we have all these cool characters hanging out. And in Echo’s case, it was more that we had the art for her for a long time ago. Technically, the real origins of her as a character goes back to Titan, which was our earlier projects that got canceled before Overwatch 1.”
Titan was an MMO project Blizzard was developing in the years following the release of World of Warcraft, but the project was eventually scrapped. Much of what was created for Titan eventually was repurposed into Overwatch, and that included a number of characters. Concept art for Echo was among the things originally made for Titan, and Goodman said it was one character the development team particularly liked, which helped Echo to be eventually added to the new game.
Concept art for Titan eventually led to the creation of Echo in Overwatch.
“She was not nearly the character she is now, but she was drawn and talked about for that game, and we really liked the character a lot,” Goodman said. “So when we started making Overwatch, one of the first things we did when we were laying the framework for what the game would be is, we had a bunch of characters that we didn’t even know what they were yet. It was just cool art. And we lined them all up, like, we have all these superheroes to make this cool game. She was one of those, even way back then before we even shipped.”
When Echo appeared in the “Reunion” cinematic, the Overwatch team had to start figuring out what she would be like, Goodman said. That led to working on the character’s playstyle and abilities. Echo later also appeared in the “Zero Hour” trailer for Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 announcement at BlizzCon 2019, which also pushed the team to figure out her capabilities.
“The cinematics guys were like, ‘What’s she going to do? How does she leave the scene? Does she teleport away, does she fly away?” And I remember, back then, I was like, ‘Man, I don’t know yet. We’re still working on it. I don’t even know what role she’s going to be yet.'”
Eventually, Echo’s identity started to coalesce as the team found an ability for her they really liked: her ultimate, Duplicate. That ability lets Echo turn herself into a copy of a character on the opposing team, complete with all their abilities. Though the team considered Echo for the Support role, Duplicate ultimately caused them to settle on making her a Damage character, because they found it was tough to justify a healer character potentially using Duplicate to take on another role, even briefly.
You can read more about Echo’s capabilities as a character and what she brings to Overwatch in our Echo character preview. Blizzard also released an origin story cinematic for Echo that details how she was created and came to be a part of the Overwatch team.
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After being canceled earlier this year due to concerns over COVID-19, GDC organizers have announced that the event will now take place this summer. GDC Summer will be held on August 4-6 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
GDC Summer will “retain the same high level of expert-led talks as the traditional GDC,” according to event organizers and will continue to provide an immersive two-day expo show floor experience. Organizers are also promising a “new series of microtalks and fireside chats, as well as a dedicated space for comprehensive career development sessions.”
Registration for GDC Summer is set to begin soon, according to the official event website. Expo and Conference passes can be purchased for a reduced price before July 10 for $99 and $299, respectively. At this time, it is unclear if tickets will be refunded if the event is canceled or postponed once again. IGN has reached out to event organizers for a comment and will update this story accordingly.
GDC officials have stated that they will “continue to monitor the latest information from health officials to ensure a safe and compelling event.”
We’re mere hours away from the official releases of two of the spring’s most anticipated games, but if you didn’t order ahead of time or you can’t go out to buy a physical copy of the game, it’s never too late to order them digitally.
Digital versions are arguably better because they unlock at midnight and you can preload them to your console or PC, meaning you can begin playing at the earliest possible second. Here’s where to preorder the digital versions of Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal.
Preorder Animal Crossing: New Horizons Digitally
Many of the digital versions qualify for the same bonuses and extras as the physical versions. Check out our complete Animal Crossing preorder guide to learn more. Best Buy even has a $10 reward credit for preordering, too.
Doom Eternal can also be bought and preloaded for midnight play tonight. For full details on all the versions, check out out our complete Doom Eternal preorder guide, but for just the digital versions, check out the links below. Doom Eternal digitally on PS4 isn’t as widely available as it is on Xbox One and PC, but you can get it through the PlayStation Store.
If you’re getting Doom Eternal for PC, first off, congratulations on making the correct choice, and secondly, it’s 10% off on Green Man Gaming.
