Mass Effect Legendary Edition PS5, Xbox Series X, And PC Performance Details Revealed
Written by Liana Ruppert 
EA has recently shared details regarding Mass Effect Legendary Edition PS5 and Xbox Series X (and S) framerates and what to expect. Whether you're returning to the Normandy once more or joining the fight against the Reapers for the first time, the upcoming Mass Effect experience is sure to be Legendary.
Being a remaster, the changes to the original trilogy aren't to the level of a remake, but that doesn't mean that what has been tweaked doesn't make a huge impact. With all of the DLC included, previous long-standing glitches finally patched, and more, players can expect a refined experience from a franchise that has made long-lasting waves in the gaming community. But how does it run?
Click here to watch embedded mediaFor console players, there are two gameplay modes that players can toggle between, as confirmed by EA: Favor Quality or Favor Frame Rate:
- Favor Quality prioritizes achieving the highest visual fidelity possible in exchange for a lower target framerate.
- Favor Framerate prioritizes the highest framerate possible by scaling native resolution and reducing some graphical features.
For a more in-depth breakdown:
PlayStation 4:
- Favor Quality - Up to 30 fps @ 1080p
- Favor Framerate - Up to 60 fps @ 1080p
PlayStation 4 Pro:
- Up to 30 fps @ 4K UHD
- Up to 60 fps @ 1440p
PlayStation 5:
- Up to 60 fps @ 4K UHD
- Up to 60 fps @ 1440p
Xbox One
- Up to 30 fps @ 1080p
- Up to 60 fps @ 1080p
Xbox One X / Xbox Series S
- Up to 30 fps @ 4K UHD
- Up to 60 fps @ 1440p
Xbox Series X
- Up to 60 fps @ 4K UHD
- Up to 120 fps @ 1440p
PC players can expect up to 240 fps and support refresh rates up to 240 Hz.
Ahead of its May 14 launch, BioWare is also giving away a ton of free content, so don't miss out! You can look at what's up for grabs right here. Interested in learning more about Mass Effect Legendary Edition? Check out our exclusive game hub too. From no multiplayer game modes to lost code that can never be recovered, we made sure to ask about everything.
Incredible Pokémon Pikachu And Charmander "Life-Sized" Statues Revealed
Written by Liana Ruppert 
While you don't have to catch 'em all, you might want to grab these two amazing Pokémon "life-sized" statues of Pikachu and Charmander, though you may want to make sure you've got some deep pockets in order to do that.
Revealed over on Big Bad Toy Store, two new Pokémon statues have been spotted, but they definitely don't come in cheap. For those that love the adorable Charmander, this cute little fire starter is available to pre-order for a whopping $599.99. If you want to go the winking Pikachu route, you're going to need to prepare to shell out $869.99 in order to nab one.
Interested? Here's what you need to know:
Charmander
This adorable Pokémon tribute can be seen atop a fiery base that features LED lights giving a flame-like glow. His adorable smile adds to his charm, but the accurate detailing is truly what makes him pop.
- 14.5 x 10.63 x 9.45 inches (37cm x 27cm x 24cm)
- Made of polystone and plastic
- Features LED lights in base
- Highly detailed
Pikachu
With a cheeky wink and a cute, friendly face, Pikachu can be seen holding a Poke Ball, filled to the brim with electricity. The detail, composition, and effects truly bring this beloved Pokemon to life in stunning detail, making him the perfect addition to any collection.
- 20.07 x 12.20 x 12.20 inches (51cm x 31cm x 31cm)
- 1/1 Scale
- Made of polystone and plastic
- Features LED lights and sound effects
- Highly detailed
Whether you're nabbing one, both, or none, you can learn more about these two new Pokémon statues right here. Both are anticipated to ship out sometime in Q4 of 2021.
What do you think about the newly revealed Pokémon statues? Is this a must-have for you, or is the price tag a little much? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below.
[Source: BBTS via Twitter]
Demo For World's End Club, The New Adventure From The Creators Of Danganronpa And Zero Escape, Now Available
Written by Kimberley Wallace
Click to watch embedded media World's End Club is a new survival adventure game, and it has some pedigree behind it. It comes from the minds of Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazutaka Kodaka, both known for some of the more twisted and entertaining narrative-focused adventures with the Zero Escape and Danganronpa series, respectively. To get a taste of their new mystery that follows a group of 12 friends, a free demo is now available on Switch that covers the first chapter of the game. The best part? Your save data will carry over when the full game launches on May 28, netting you some bonuses for playing early.
According to publisher NIS, the demo is available in English, Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish.
To celebrate the release of the demo, NIS America also unveiled a new, intense trailer that details how tasks work and why completing them is more complicated than you may think. Apparently, there can only be one winner for the prize of a magic key, so while you're encouraged to work in groups, someone could have ulterior motives, trying to thwart your progress... or even attempt to murder you. Yikes! Watch the trailer above to see for yourself.
In World's End Club, your journey begins with you and a group of classmates getting trapped in an underwater theme park and forced to play in "The Game of Fate." Getting out of the theme park may seem like your biggest worry, but if you do escape and get a glimpse of Japan, you'll have a bigger mystery brewing as everyone has vanished. This takes you on a trip across the country. The game blends side-scrolling action with its intense narrative, forcing you to go solo and at times team up with your friends to fight baddies and figure out how to survive harrowing situations.
If this sounds interesting to you, then you at least own it to yourself to check out the demo.
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Written by Ramon HaraBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance Is Coming To PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, And Switch
Written by Daniel Tack 
It looks like we just can’t get enough Dungeons & Dragons these days! The 2001 hack-n-slash dungeon crawler Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is back tomorrow, May 7th, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch. It’s great to see this title get a new chance at life in a new era of gaming. Reported today by IGN, the classic is coming back! Also, it’s important to not confuse this rerelease with the upcoming release of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance. Wow, there sure are a lot of Forgotten Realms Dungeons & Dragons games, hunh? Almost like it was a really cool setting. You can watch the trailer here:
Click here to watch embedded mediaThe original game was well-liked enough, but sort of became a cult classic over the years, as a Diablo-esque monster masher over other D&D offerings of the era that were more complex RPG fare. The cycle of leveling up, looting, and smashing through the various areas as different characters was an undeniably compelling loop. If you got bored of one character, it was easy enough to play one of the other archetypes. You can play as a dwarven fighter, a human archer, or an elven sorceress, each with their own special powers and skills. Personally, I liked crushing stuff with the fighter, but I remember trying them all out.
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance supports 2-player local co-op, so you can camp on the couch with a friend and beat up rats, trolls, and all kinds of other classic baddies as you watch numbers go up. As I recall, this is one of the best ways to play the game, but then again, it’s been a long time. Both players share the same screen when the game is played in this fashion.
Are you excited to try out Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance? Do you think it’s stood the test of time? Is Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II even better? The answer to that one is yes, but let us know in the comments if you’re planning to dip into to the now-ancient adventure.