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Amazon Prime Day 2019 is nearly upon us, and this year more than ever, that means sales at a wide variety of non-Amazon retailers. The latest to throw its hat into the ring is PC manufacturer Dell, whose response to Prime Day is to host Black Friday in July from now through July 15 at 5 AM PT / 8 AM ET. The sale includes some serious discounts on items across every section of the store, including gaming PCs and laptops, monitors, and accessories. Signing up for Dell’s loyalty program (which has no fees or subscription charges) can also net you an additional 3% back on purchases when you spend $500 in a 12-month period (which isn’t that hard if you buy a computer).

Alienware 34-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor — on sale for $800 (was $1,500)

You could set yourself or a loved one up with a brand-new gaming rig at a serious discount from just the purchases made in this sale alone. For instance, you could get an Alienware Aurora gaming desktop, with a crisp 34″ curved monitor, a gaming keyboard and mouse bundle from Logitech, and an Astro headset, all together for $2,425, saving a whopping total of $1,385. Check out some of the sale’s gaming highlights below:

Before Prime Day comes around on Monday, you can brush up on our general tips for getting the best deals. Gamers will also want to take note of Twitch Prime’s freebies on offer this year. We’ll be posting all the best gaming-focused deals from Prime Day as they go live, as well as rounding up all of the other non-Amazon sales so you can compare and make sure you’re getting the best deals possible.

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The latest set of weekly deals on PSN (North America only) has gone up, offering loads of discounts on big games and compilations. You can snag some great prices on retro PlayStation 4 games as long as you act fast.

This week’s discounts include a PlayStation Retro sale, so the store has plenty of old-school action up for grabs. The sale seems especially primed toward compilations of games, like a Spyro + Crash Remastered Bundle for $41, the BioShock Collection for $15, and the Mega Man 30th Anniversary Bundle for $40. The Wipeout Omega Collection is just $8, and the Castlevania Anniversary Collection is $14. Many of the bundles are also selling the individual games at a discount too, if you’re only interested in one piece.

A few standalone deals are worth noting as well. Yakuza Kiwami 2 is down to $25. Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is $18. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-Tered is $15 and Shadow of the Colossus on PS4 is $13. Psychonauts is just $2.50. Plus, if you need to catch up on Destiny 2, you can get the entire Forsaken annual pass for $15.

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See some of our picks from this week’s sale below, and browse the full collection of offerings at the PlayStation Store.

• Spyro + Crash Remastered Bundle — $41
• BioShock: The Collection — $15
• Mega Man 30th Anniversary Bundle — $40
• Odin Sphere Leifthrasir — $30
• Hitman HD Enhanced Collection — $24
• Yakuza Kiwami 2 — $25
• Dark Souls Remastered — $24
• Jak and Daxter Bundle — $16
• Destiny 2 Forsaken Annual Pass — $15
• Darksiders 2 Deathinitive Edition — $6
• Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen — $18
• Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-Tered — $15
• Shadow of the Colossus — $13
• Shenmue 1 & 2 — $18
• Castlevania Requiem — $12
• Wipeout Omega Collection — $8
• Psychonauts — $2.50
• Castlevania Anniversary Collection — $14

Though Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is on the horizon, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is still receiving updates. A new Black Ops 4 update has arrived on PlayStation 4 and with it comes an assortment of additions and features, including a new multiplayer mode, an added Specialist, and more.

Operation Apocalypse Z is the latest update for the first-person shooter and it launches first on PlayStation 4 on July 9, with PC and Xbox One to follow soon. On the PlayStation Blog, Activision outlined the contents of the new Black Ops 4 patch.

The headlining feature is the return of Reaper, a Specialist who debuted in 2015’s Black Ops 3. The combat robot wields the Scythe heavy machine gun (which applies a suppression effect on targeted enemies) and an ability called Radar Shroud (a deployable jammer that prevents enemies in its radius from using the minimap).

The Black Ops 4 patch also includes fan-favorite game mode Sticks and Stones, a free-for-all where players use nothing but crossbows, Ballistic Knives, and Combat Axes to be the last one standing. Additionally, the “Alpha Omega” Zombies mode is available to Black Ops Pass owners. Developer Treyarch shared a roadmap for Operation Apocalypse Z, which features what’s currently available and what’s arriving during the season.

Along with the roadmap, Treyarch posted a trailer, below, of what fans can expect from the Black Ops 4 update.

You can read the full Black Ops 4 patch notes below.

Summary

• Multiplayer
  • Reaper now playable in Multiplayer, earnable at Tier 1 in the Contraband stream (PS4).
  • 3 Black Ops Pass maps added to rotation: Der Schatten, Remnant, and Havana (PS4).
  • Sticks and Stones game mode now in Featured Playlists (PS4).
  • Map Pack Moshpit added to Featured Playlists, including Der Schatten, Remnant, and Havana (PS4).
  • New weapon tuning for the Daemon 3XB.
  • Featured playlist updates on all platforms.
• Zombies
  • “Alpha Omega” Zombies experience now available for Black Ops Pass holders (PS4).
  • New Perk: Blood Wolf Bite (PS4).
  • 2 Epic Elixirs added: Phoenix Up and Head Drama (PS4).
  • New Black Ops 4 version of “Damned””Alpha Omega” Zombies music now plays in the lobby (PS4).
  • Support added for new Black Market weapons and new MKII Weapons (PS4).
• Blackout
  • “The Haunting Fog” and “Alcatraz: Nightfall” map updates (PS4).
  • Quads Fog and Alcatraz Horde limited-time modes (PS4).
  • Zombies Wonder Weapons now available in the Mystery Box (PS4).
  • Outfit Mission added to unlock “The Numbers” Outfit for Reaper (PS4).
  • Zombies-themed music now plays during infiltration (PS4).
  • New Humiliations now available (PS4).
  • Featured playlist updates on all platforms.
• Global
  • New Contraband stream added to the Black Market, including “Wundergewehr 115” Koshka Mastercraft at Tier 20 and earnable Ultra Weapon Bribe at Tier 40 (PS4).
  • Reaver C86 auto-crossbow and Argus shotgun now available in Reserves (PS4).
  • New weapon camos, MKII Weapons, Zombies-themed outfits and more now available in the Black Market (PS4).
  • Various fixes for Contracts in Multiplayer and Zombies.

PlayStation 4

Multiplayer

• Specialists
  • Reaper
    • Reaper now available in Multiplayer after being unlocked at Tier 1 in Contraband.
    • Weapon: Scythe – High-damage machine gun with a fast fire rate and suppressing status effect.
    • Equipment: Radar Shroud – Deployable jamming device that conceals an area from enemies’ mini-maps.
• Black Ops Pass Maps
  • Der Schatten, Remnant, and Havana added to rotation for Black Ops Pass holders.
• Game Modes
  • Sticks and Stones
    • Now live in Featured Playlists.
    • Free-for-all mode where players only use crossbows, Ballistic Knives, and Combat Axes.
    • Score varying points by getting kills with crossbows and Ballistic Knives.
    • Reset your enemy’s score to zero with a successful Combat Axe kill.
    • UAV periodically sweeps, marking the score leader with a gold dot on the mini-map.

• Weapons
  • Reaver C86
    • Added Create-a-Class support for the Reaver C86 auto-crossbow.
  • Argus
    • Added Create-a-Class support for the Argus shotgun.

Zombies

• “Alpha Omega”
  • New Zombies experience now available for Black Ops Pass owners.
  • The Aether story continues in a new experience taking place in an overrun Broken Arrow testing facility in Nevada, where both the Primis and Ultimis characters are playable for the first time.
• Perks
  • Blood Wolf Bite
    • New Perk now available in Chaos and Aether maps.
    • Spawns a wolf companion to fight alongside you.
    • Modifier: Wolf attacks have the chance to spawn a mini-Power-up.
• New Epic Elixirs
  • Phoenix Up
    • Revives all teammates and allows them to keep their Perks.
  • Head Drama
    • While active, any bullet that hits a zombie counts as a headshot.
• Weapon Support
  • Support added for Reaver C86 auto-crossbow, Argus shotgun, and new MKII Weapons.

Blackout

• Map Updates
  • “The Haunting Fog”
    • An eerie fog has covered the map, bringing with it blood-red waters, dead vegetation, new Wall Buys at the Asylum, signs of a violent apocalypse throughout the map, and more.
    • Applies to Quads, Duos, and Solo matches; heavier fog theme is exclusive to the Quads Fog limited-time mode.
  • “Alcatraz: Nightfall”
    • Night has fallen across the entire island, along with a brooding storm in the distance.
• Limited-Time Modes
  • Quads Fog
    • Tactical limited-time mode featuring a thicker fog than the standard map.
  • Alcatraz Horde
    • Alcatraz limited-time mode featuring an increased horde of zombies over the entire island, along with new Hellhound and Brutus enemy types.
• Wonder Weapons
  • Various Zombies Wonder Weapons can now be rewarded from Chaos Mystery Boxes and Zombies mini-bosses.
• Infiltration
  • Zombies-themed music now plays during infiltration in Blackout.
• Zombies AI
  • Zombies can now destroy doors and attack player Equipment, including the Sentry and Barricade.
• Outfit Mission
  • Reaper’s Outfit Mission now available to unlock “The Numbers” Specialist camo.

Global

• Black Market
  • New personalization items added to the Black Market: weapon camos, MKII Weapons, Daemon 3XB Mastercraft, Zombies-themed outfits, Weapon Charms, Death Effects, Gestures, Jump Pack, and more.
  • Reaver C86 auto-crossbow and Argus shotgun now available in Reserves.

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Multiplayer

• Weapon Tuning
  • Daemon 3XB
    • Reduced 6-hit kill range by 5 meters.
    • Reduced 7-hit kill range by 6 meters.
• Featured Playlists (July 9-16)
  • PS4
    • Sticks and Stones
    • Map Pack Moshpit (featuring Der Schatten, Remnant, and Havana)
    • Prop Hunt
    • Bolt-Action Barebones
    • Barebones Deathmatch Moshpit
  • Xbox One
    • Stockpile
    • Prop Hunt
    • Bolt-Action Barebones
    • Barebones Deathmatch Moshpit
    • Endurance Chaos Moshpit

Blackout

• Featured Playlists (July 9-16)
  • PS4
    • Alcatraz Horde
    • Quads Fog
    • Quads
    • Duos
    • Solo
  • Xbox One
    • Alcatraz
    • Hot Pursuit
    • Quads
    • Duos
    • Solo

Global

• Contracts
  • Addressed an issue where Contracts could shift slots, making it difficult to select new Contracts.
  • Addressed an issue where Barebones playlists weren’t properly tracking progress toward the “Challenger” Contract in Multiplayer.
  • Addressed an issue where the “Ticket to Ride” Contract in Zombies would not properly track the use of telepads.
  • Addressed an issue where players would have to get a direct hit in order to progress the “Shotgun Kills” Contract in Zombies.
  • Addressed an issue where Perks and bonus point Power-ups that spawn from the Reign Drops Elixir did not count toward the “Power Master” Contract in Zombies.
  • Closed an exploit where players could complete the “Hoarder” Contract in Zombies by dropping and picking up weapons multiple times.

PC

Multiplayer

• Featured Playlists (July 9-11)
  • Quickplay
  • Stockpile
  • Bolt-Action Barebones
  • Prop Hunt

Blackout

• Featured Playlists (July 9-16)
  • Quickplay
  • Alcatraz Duos
  • Hot Pursuit
  • Solo

The eighth generation of Pokemon games kicks off this November with the release of Pokemon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch. Regardless of which version you decide to pick up, the core adventure will be the same across both titles, so you can generally expect to encounter the same characters, Gen 8 Pokemon, and story beats whether you’re playing Sword or Shield. However, as has been the case since the series’ inception, each version will also boast some distinct elements, so the experience will differ somewhat depending upon which version you play.

Traditionally, the biggest difference between Pokemon games is which monsters you can capture in the wild, but some installments have shaken things up in more dramatic ways with version-exclusive locations and characters. There is still much we don’t know about Pokemon Sword and Shield, but we’ve already gotten a look at some of the ways in which the two games will differ, and we’ve broken them down below. Be sure to check back as Nintendo and The Pokemon Company reveal more details about the titles and we continue to update this list as we learn more. Be sure to also check out our Pokemon Sword and Shield release date and pre-order guide.

Version-Exclusive Gyms

In a first for the series, Pokemon Sword and Shield will feature some version-exclusive Gym Leaders. As we learned from the games’ latest trailer, some cities in the Galar region will be home to different Gyms depending on which version you’re playing. It’s unclear at present just how many Gyms will differ between the two games, but we know of at least one. In Pokemon Sword, players will challenge Bea, a Fighting-type expert. However, the same Gym in Shield will be led by Allister, a Ghost-type trainer.

Version-Exclusive Pokemon

Just as in the past, Sword and Shield will each be home to a handful of Pokemon that can’t be captured in the other version. We don’t yet know the full list of version-exclusive Pokemon in each game, but The Pokemon Company has confirmed a handful of older monsters that can only be found in Sword or Shield.

Sword-exclusive Pokemon

• Deino
• Zweilous
• Hydreigon
• Jangmo-o
• Hakamo-o
• Kommo-o

Shield-exclusive Pokemon

• Larvitar
• Pupitar
• Tyranitar
• Goomy
• Sliggoo
• Goodra

Different Legendaries

Like previous Pokemon games, Sword and Shield are each represented by a different Legendary Pokemon. The cover of Sword is adorned by Zacian, which wields a sword in its maw and moves about gracefully, while Shield’s cover is graced by Zamazenta, which boasts an armor-like mane. Not many details about the two Legendaries have been revealed as of yet, and they may not necessarily be exclusive to their own versions. However, it’s safe to assume each Legendary will at least play a bigger story role in the game it represents.

Bungie has done a good job of giving Destiny 2 players something new to do on a regular basis lately, and this week is particularly notable in that regard. While we knew the latest weekly reset would bring with it the Moments of Triumph for 2019, that coincided with both a new update and the release of a new Exotic weapon questline. Here’s what to be ready for next time you log in.

Bad Juju Is Here

The beloved Exotic pulse rifle from the first Destiny, Bad Juju, is now in Destiny 2. If you, like many players, made a trip to Eververse after the weekly reset, you likely noticed a pair of Exotic ornaments are currently up for sale for Bad Juju. Additionally, among the new Moments of Triumph is one that tasks you with acquiring three Exotic weapons, including Bad Juju. All of this pointed to the gun being in the game, and sure enough, it is–although the game doesn’t go out of its way to tell you where to go or how to get it.

For a more in-depth explanation of how to start the Bad Juju quest, check out our guide. But essentially it involves opening a chest on Nessus. That sends you to a new area called the Hall of Triumph, and from there you’ll have to complete tasks (or spend a bunch of in-game currency) to unlock Bad Juju. It comes surprisingly soon after the release of the Lumina Exotic hand cannon.

Moments of Triumph 2019

With Year 2 of Destiny winding down, Moments of Triumph for 2019 are now available. You may have already completed many of these objectives, while some (such as the aforementioned one that requires getting your hands on Bad Juju) are only now doable. Rather than rewards being tied to specific Triumphs, you’ll earn rewards–such as a ship, sparrow, and emblem–for completing certain numbers of Triumphs.

Additional Triumphs may be coming later this month, when the annual Solstice of Heroes event returns. You have until August 27 to complete Moments of Triumph.

Update 2.5.1.1 Patch Notes

Just ahead of all of this debuting, Bungie released a new patch, update 2.5.1.1. The patch notes aren’t necessarily the most exciting, but they do make some adjustments to clan XP and fix various bugs, and the Pursuits screen gets a slight touch-up. The update does, however, make one significant change to the Menagerie.

Menagerie Chest Glitch Is Fixed

As of now, the Menagerie is a one-chest-per-run affair. The glitch that allowed players to repeatedly open the chest at the end of a successful Menagerie run has now been fixed. That means you’ll need to be particularly thoughtful about what you want to get out of that reward chest.

We knew that July 9 was set to be a big day for Destiny 2 with the introduction of the 2019 Moments of Triumph, but it’s proven to be even busier than expected. One of those Triumphs talks about obtaining Bad Juju, an Exotic pulse rifle from the first Destiny that has not been available in the sequel before now. Alongside that, Eververse had Bad Juju ornaments for sale, further suggesting the weapon was out now. Sure enough, Bad Juju is available, although it’s obtained through a secret quest, rather than one you’ll be specifically directed to.

We’ve put together a written guide on how to start the Bad Juju quest, or you can check out the video above for a walkthrough of the opening stages. The process involves opening a chest on Nessus before accessing the new Tribute Hall location and completing new bounties.

After a really fun–and completely free–Fyter Fest PPV a few weeks back, All Elite Wrestling is ready for its next show, Fight for the Fallen. While AEW’s weekly programming doesn’t begin until later this year on TNT, the promotion has been steadily pumping out quality events, with Fight for the Fallen being the third one since the company’s inception.

Most importantly, this is a wrestling event for a good cause, with proceeds from the gate going to the Jacksonville’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC). AEW will raise money to those affected by the mass shooting in the area last year at a Madden Tournament.

Fight for the Fallen will take place on Saturday, July 13 on B/R Live. The show will take place at the Daily’s Place Amphitheater at TIAA Bank Field, airing at 4:40 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET / 12:30 AM BST (July 14). Once again, this event will be free to stream. Yes, you do not have to pay a single dime to watch this. You will just need to sign up for an account on B/R Live. Just like with Fyter Fest and Double or Nothing, I highly recommend hooking your computer up to your TV with an HDMI cable as getting something to stream from B/R Live to your television is a bit of a process. There have been some issues with casting.

While the card is a little light, it’s full of some spectacular matches. Everything feels fresh here, and there are no repeats from matches we’ve seen at the previous two events. The Buy-In consists of six talented wrestlers in a three-on-three battle; however, it’s a tragedy that MJF isn’t in the main event. He’s better than everyone else here, and you know it.

One of the big questions about Fight for the Fallen is “What’s Chris Jericho going to do?” He has his own title card, but he’s not scheduled to face anyone. Jericho also missed out on Fyter Fest as well, so maybe we’ll see some build-up to All Out. This will also be the first AEW event where CBO Brandi Rhodes has a match, which will be against Allie. However, the most-anticipated bout on the card is the Young Bucks vs. Cody and Dustin Rhodes. On recent episodes of Being The Elite, Matt and Nick Jackson have been poking fun at Cody’s speech to Dustin after their Double or Nothing match, so there should be some bad blood between these teams.

Below, you’ll find the full match card for Fight for the Fallen, and more matches will updated if they’re added leading up to the event.

Fight for the Fallen Match Card:

• Jimmy Havoc, Darby Allin, and Joey Janela vs. Shawn Spears, Sammy Guevara, and MJF (The Buy-In Pre-Show)
• Chris Jericho appears
• Young Bucks vs. Cody and Dustin Rhodes
• Kenny Omega vs. Cima
• Hangman Page vs. Kip Sabian
• Brandi Rhodes vs. Allie
• SCU vs. The Lucha Bros

Make sure to come back to GameSpot on July 13 for live coverage of the show.

Destiny 2‘s latest patch, Update 2.5.1.1, added something unexpected to the game in addition to Moments of Triumph and killing the Menagerie chest glitch: Bad Juju. The Exotic pulse rifle is the latest to appear in the game, following Lumina, a new hand cannon that can heal your teammates, and Truth, the Destiny 1 rocket launcher. Getting Bad Juju isn’t too difficult if you’re dedicated (or carrying a lot of resources); here’s where to start on the path to unlock the new gun.

Bad Juju is tied to a new location added to the game in the latest patch, called the Tribute Hall. You’ll find it on the Leviathan, but you can’t access it right away. First, you’ll need to visit Werner 99-40, the Calus quest giver who hangs out on the Barge on Nessus.

Where To Start The Quest

Head to the Watcher’s Grave area of Nessus to board the Barge. When you head to Werner, you’ll see what you’re looking for: a brand-new treasure chest standing beside him. Open it and you’ll receive an Imperial Invitation, which starts you on the quest for Bad Juju.

Once you have the Imperial Invitation, you’ll unlock access to the Tribute Hall. Find it on the Director’s Destination screen, on the map for Nessus–it’ll be right next to the icon that lets you enter the Menagerie. When you find it, you’ll need to talk to the big statue there called the Visage of Calus. When you do, you’ll gain access to a new set of bounties called Champion. Bounties. Completing one kicks off the quest in earnest, which requires you to fill the Tribute Hall with statues commemorating your accomplishments.

Complete the quest and you’ll unlock Bad Juju, a pulse rifle that charges your Super and does increased damage as you land kills. There’s also an Exotic Catalyst for the gun that makes it even more effective–but you’ll need to earn some 40 tributes in the Tribute Hall in order to unlock it.