Wednesday, 10 March 2021 20:59
Stephen Colbert Pokes Fun at Halo Pringles Promotion | Game Rant
Written by William Miracle
The Pringles/Microsoft promotion featuring Moa Burger flavored Pringles gets some attention from political satirist Stephen Colbert.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 19:47
Watch The Full Xbox Bethesda Roundtable Here For Exclusivity, Game Pass, New Projects, And More
Written by Liana Ruppert 
Now that the ZeniMax acquisition is official, studios like id Software and Bethesda have officially joined Team Green. Bethesda and Xbox have always had a strong working relationship, but now that relationship is "Facebook Official" and means more resources, bigger teams, and so much more.
Topics discussed include looking ahead, teasing projects "we're not ready to announce yet," the subject of exclusivity, Game Pass, and more. What Xbox exec Phil Spencer had to say about exclusivity is making its rounds and echoes what has previously been stated about what this acquisition means. In his most recent statement, Spencer stated that not all games will be exclusive but that the more significant objective is to have more Game Pass-only titles to share with players.
Click here to watch embedded media"So obviously I can't sit here and say 'every Bethesda game is exclusive’ because we know that's not true," said Spencer during the roundtable discussion. "There are contractual obligations that we are going to see-through; we always do in every one of these instances. We have games that exist on other platforms, and we are going to support those games on the platforms they are on. [...] And even in the future, there might be things that have either contractual things or legacy on different platforms that we'll do. But, if you're an Xbox customer, the thing I want you to know is that this is about delivering great exclusive games for you that ship on platforms where Game Pass exists. And that's our goal; that's why we are doing this, that's the root of this partnership that we are building. And the creative capability we will be able to bring to market for Xbox customers is going to be the best it's ever been for Xbox after we are done here."
This does not mean every game will be exclusive, which we already knew, but it does make the Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC more enticing. With 20 Bethesda titles joining the subscription service starting tomorrow, there is a big drive within that digital ecosystem. While new IPs are almost a shoo-in for exclusivity, especially Starfield, we did a deep dive analysis pulling from a background with a Master's in business talking about why we feel specific titles will only be timed exclusives, if at all. For those interested, you can find that here.
The team also reflected on projects currently in the works, more resources for the studios under Xbox's care, and some cheeky hints regarding unannounced games on the way. It was an interesting roundtable with less focus on news and "making headlines" and more of a focus on humanizing the studios that have been acquired (e.g., sharing personal stories - even personal fears). You can watch it all in the video above!
Thoughts on the 'Bethesda joins Xbox' roundtable discussion? What are some of your hopes and concerns regarding this acquisition? Sound off with your hottest of hot takes in the comment section below.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 18:30
Epic Games Releases This Week's Free Game, Announces Next Week's Offering
Written by Callum Williams
Epic Games makes its latest free game available to claim, while also revealing what title will be taking its place next week.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 18:30
Morgana's 10 Best Quotes In Persona 5 | Game Rant
Written by Ritwik Mitra
Morgana is a great addition to Persona 5. Here's a look at some of their best quotes throughout the title.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 18:35
20 Bethesda Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow | Game Rant
Written by Dalton Cooper
Bethesda and Microsoft confirm 20 Bethesda games that will be a part of the Xbox Game Pass lineup starting on Friday, March 12.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 18:45
Borderlands 3 Director's Cut Delayed | Game Rant
Written by Rory Young
After dealing with last week's extreme weather across Texas, Gearbox decides to postpone Borderlands 3's Director's Cut add-on.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 18:48
Fortnite: How to Spend 5 Seconds Within 20 Meters of Enemies While Sand Tunneling
Written by William Parks
One of Fortnite's Season 5 Week 15 challenges centers around Sand Tunneling, and this guide details how to complete it very easily.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 19:00
Dr. Stone: 5 Most Useful Inventions In the Anime (& 5 Most Impractical)
Written by Sid Natividad
One of the focal points of Dr. Stone is the scientific advancements made by Senku for his tribe. Here are some of the most useful and impractical.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 19:05
Fortnite: How to Get Intel from a Character for Week 15 Challenges
Written by John Higgs
The final Challenges of Fortnite Chapter Two Season Five have arrived, and one requires players to buy Intel from the season's new NPC characters.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 19:07
Life is Strange 3 Reveal Date Announced | Game Rant
Written by Shreyansh Katsura
After months of rumors, leaks, and speculations, Square Enix finally confirms when fans will get their first look at Life is Strange 3.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 19:16
Super Mario 3D World: Bowser-3 Green Stars & Stamp Location
Written by Greysun Morales
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury players can use this guide to find the location of all 3 green stars and stamp for World Bowser-3.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 19:24
Bethesda Xbox Announcements Teased for This Summer | Game Rant
Written by Dalton Cooper
Bethesda and Microsoft tease that some announcements will be made at some point this summer about the companies' plans for the future.
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The Xbox acquisition of ZeniMax (and subsequently, Bethesda) became official earlier this week and already Xbox Game Pass members are seeing the benefits. Every month, Xbox Game Pass continues to expand its library and the latest batch of arrivals includes 20 Bethesda titles.
Xbox Game Pass Adds 20 Bethesda Games
Some of these games will also include the new FPS Boost feature in the future, though which titles will receive this buff is still unknown at this time.
Starting on March 12, 20 Bethesda games will be available on Xbox Game Pass. For those interested, here is what members can look forward to this month. For Cloud, this means that players will be able to use the xCloud service to take these adventures on the go with mobile devices.
What's coming:
- Dishonored Definitive Edition - Console, PC, Cloud
- Dishonored 2 - Console, PC, Cloud
- Doom 1993 - Console, PC, Cloud
- Doom II - Console, PC, Cloud
- Doom 3 - Console, PC, Cloud
- Doom 64 - Console, PC, Cloud
- Doom Eternal - Console, PC, Cloud
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - Cloud, PC
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Console, PC
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim Special Edition - Console, PC, Cloud
- The Elder Scrolls Online - Cloud, Console
- The Evil Within - Console, PC, Cloud
- Fallout 4 - Console, PC, Cloud
- Fallout 76 - Console, PC, Cloud
- Fallout: New Vegas - Console
- Prey - Console, PC, Cloud
- Rage 2 - Console, PC, Cloud
- Wolfenstein: The New Order - Console, PC, Cloud
- Wolfenstein: The Old Blood - Console, PC, Cloud
- Wolfenstein: Youngblood - Console, PC, Cloud
Personally, I'm really excited to see Fallout: New Vegas on Xbox Game Pass, especially with Bethesda and Obsidian now under the same roof. With The Outer Worlds and its final DLC dropping next week, the New Vegas nostalgia is high and this is a great reason to revisit an old favorite and for newcomers that were on the fence about putting down some cash to see how Obsidian took to the wasteland.
For those that may not have Xbox Game Pass, here's what you need to know. With this membership, there are two options to choose from with the Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Both offer Xbox fans a chance to play over 100 titles at no additional cost, including day-one launches of first-party titles.
Xbox Game Pass is $9.99 a month, whereas Xbox Game Pass Ultimate comes in at $14.99 and includes Xbox Live Gold. It's a pretty good deal, especially for those that are a little more choosey when it comes to which titles are worth investing serious gametime into.
What are your thoughts on the Bethesda acquisition so far? What are you hoping to see out of this move made by Xbox? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 18:16
Incredible 12" Charizard Statue Revealed For Hardcore Pokémon Fans
Written by Liana Ruppert
While you don't have to catch 'em all, you might want to grab this amazing Charizard Rising Flames statue by First 4 Figures. This incredible Pokémon collectible comes in at an impressive 12 inches with an 8.5" base and includes an epic dynamic pose for Fire fans.
First 4 Figures is one of the leading collectible companies out there. From 1:1 scale statues to smaller ways to celebrate that fandom joy, this company knows how to make an incredible piece of memorabilia.
First 4 Figures is proud to introduce our first Pokémon resin statue ever: Charizard Rising Flames! Made exclusively for the Pokémon Center website in the US and Canada, pre-orders are now open! ?
— First 4 Figures (@First4Figures) March 11, 2021
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The latest entry into the already massive Pokémon line of merch out there is expected to ship later this year in October and will be limited in quantity. Rising from the smoke and flames, this Charizard tribute is immaculate. Unleashing his Flamethrower attack, the attention to detail in this statue is incredible, especially when looking at the color blend in the flames at the base.
From the ascending tendrils of smoke to the aggressive battle stance of Charizard himself, this statue is a must-have for dedicated fans of the beloved pocket monster franchise.
For those interested, the Charizard Rising Flames statue from First 4 Figures is available to pre-order now for $249.99. For those that put money down, don't worry: cards will not be charged until it ships, which won't be happening until at least October. Maybe a jump start on this year's Christmas? Interested? You can learn more right here.
Update: At the time this article was written, the statue was still available to pre-order. It appears that it is now already sold out, though we did reach out to see if a restock is on the way.
What do you think about the newly revealed Charizard Rising Flames statue? 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.
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