Month: December 2020

FIFA 21 released for PS4 and Xbox One earlier this year, and players picking the game up those versions have been told they’ll be able to upgrade to the next-gen version within the same console family. Now, the update is live ahead of the December 4 release date that was initially promised, meaning that you can experience next-gen FIFA earlier than expected.

As Press Start has noted, multiple players have found themselves able to download the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game right now. While you cannot buy this version of the game yet, the free upgrade is available, and players can test out how the game looks and runs when it’s using the full grunt of new systems.

If you want to buy the next-gen versions of the game, they’ll cost $70–it’s cheaper to buy a previous-gen version and then get the free update. The PS4/Xbox One version of FIFA 21 was good enough to earn an 8/10 in GameSpot’s review.

A similar update is also coming for Madden NFL 21. That update was also given a December 4 release date, and that seems to be holding, as the update is not live yet.

Expect impressions to start coming in from the early-adopting FIFA fanbase now that this new version of the game is in their hands.

Immortals: Fenyx Rising presents a vast open-world inspired by Greek mythology, filled with ancient beasts and monsters and deities. If you’re just getting started, the huge open-world can be daunting. Making your created hero into a powerhouse is a long journey but we can get you started on the right path.

We’ve compiled a list of beginner’s tips to help you get started. For more, check out our picks for the best abilities and godly blessings to get first, and read our Immortals: Fenyx Rising review.

Climb the Four Statues

This is an open-world Ubisoft game, so naturally, you’ll need to do some climbing. In this case, it’s the four statues of the gods, representing their respective regions on the maps: Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, and Hephaistos. Each has a special sync point at the top that de-fogs that portion of the map. And while you’re up there…

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Cyberpunk 2077 is finally nearly upon us, with a release date set for December 10, and it’s anticipated that some players will get their games early. Between copies that shipped early, retail mistakes, and press/influencer copies, it’s possible that information will be out there ahead of launch–and developer CD Projekt Red is asking that anyone with a copy holds off on streaming.

In a tweet on the official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account, the devs have asked people not to stream the game ahead of launch–and warned, in their own way, that action will be taken against anyone who does.

“We kindly ask you NOT TO stream/let’s play, or release similar content before December 9th, 12PM CET / 3 AM PST,” the post reads. Otherwise, they joke, in-game organization MAX-TAC will be sent after you (which means, probably, they’ll take action to have the video removed or stream ended).

You can read their full statement below.

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Wallace and Gromit studio Aardman and the game publisher Bandai Namco are working together again. Following their partnership on the game 11-11: Memories Retold, the companies have now announced they will create a new IP together.

This new project will cover “multiple media,” according to a press release from Aardman. The company said they will reach out to “partners” in 2021 to discuss the project, though the news release did not mention any companies by name for who may work on the project.

What they did say is that Aardman’s “talent in creating characters and worlds” will be employed in the development of the project, while Bandai Namco will contribute with its “expertise in publishing and development.” The partnership covers “stories tailored for current and future platforms.”

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Genshin Impact has, in terms of both spending and impact, been one of the biggest games of 2020. The title, which took top honors in Google Play and Apple’s game of the year lists, has reportedly brought in a huge amount of money every day since its release.

According to SensorTower, which tracks mobile spending and engagement, their stats suggest that Genshin Impact has brought in $393 million since it launched on September 28. which averages out to over $6 million every single day. Despite releasing late in the year, it’s reportedly the second-highest grossing mobile game of the year, behind Honor of Kings ($467 million).

$120 million of this revenue is said to have come from China, and $98 million of it from Japan. It’s worth noting that these numbers are based on SensorTower’s estimates, rather than hard figures released by developer miHoYo, so they might not be the exact numbers.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons received its big winter update a couple of weeks ago, and its companion NookLink app has now gotten an update of its own. Nintendo has added a handy new Catalog function to the mobile service, letting you more easily track all the items you’ve obtained in the game.

Through the newly added Catalog function, players can quickly look up furniture, clothing, and other items that they’ve acquired in New Horizons. The feature displays information about the items, including which color/design variants players have obtained, how much the item costs to purchase from Nook’s Cranny, and whether or not it can be customized. The Catalog function also has a section displaying your 20 most recently acquired items in the game.

NookLink is part of the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app. In addition to allowing voice chat for compatible games, the app offers game-specific services for a couple of other first-party titles. Splatoon 2 players can use the SplatNet 2 feature to track their stats, see map rotations, and order in-game items, while the Smash World service for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lets players view and share screenshots and videos.

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