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Video game retailer GameStop has announced that, starting March 22nd, it will have a new limited stock of Nintendo Switch consoles available for purchase. Since quantities are limited and may vary by location, GameStop recommends gamers contact their local GameStop location to ask about Nintendo Switch availability in their area. The information comes by way of GameStop’s senior director of merchandising, Eric Bright, who spoke with Game Rant a couple weeks ago about the high demand for the new Nintendo console....

Final Fantasy XIV might’ve had a lot of issues, but according to its director, the biggest was flowerpots. Final Fantasy XIV has surpassed sixteen million registered players in 2019, which means that a staggering number of people have experienced the realm of Eorzea. Players who remember the state of Final Fantasy XIV at launch would never have expected the game to have become as popular as it is today, as it was a total mess back in 2010....

Come on now, Marvel’s Spider-Man. We know you’re super serious about the little details, but this is just too much. Did you notice that the newly-added Raimi suit doesn’t actually have webshooters? Now, there’s no doubt that Marvel’s Spider-Man was one of the biggest games of the year. A huge coup for Sony, and an important part of the blockbuster 2018 that PS4 has enjoyed. It was Insomniac’s first shot at this style of game, with a huge license to do justice to, and they knocked it out of the park....

Our quick take Garmin Forerunner 955 - 5.0 / 5 Refining the look 53g; 46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4mm 1.3-inch touchscreen display; 260 x 260 resolution QuickFit watch band compatible (22mm) Sprinkling in new software HRV Status Training Readiness Native running power Acute Load Tracking accuracy Garmin Elevate 4.0 heart rate sensor GNSS Multi-Band support Battery life and solar charging Smartwatch mode, standard model: 15 days Smartwatch mode, Solar model: 20 days All Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band + music: Up to 8....

In this guide for the new PC and Xbox One game Gears of War 4, we explain how to unlock the mysterious campaign achievement called ‘The Sound of Silence.’ Like all Xbox One games, Gears of War 4 has its fair share of achievements for players to unlock. The vast majority of the achievements in Gears of War 4, while time-consuming, are pretty straight-forward, but there is one that players may have no clue how to unlock without looking for an explanation online....

Many players in Genshin Impact see the Elemental Burst as the be-all, end-all ability, that one button that might as well be labeled “delete enemies.” However, that’s only true for some characters. Because no matter how shiny some Elemental Bursts are, some Elemental Skills simply outshine or outperform them. For characters with such a trait, consider that a blessing. For one, Elemental Skills have no other cost than their cooldown. Another benefit of having such a character is how their talents can be cheaper to upgrade....

Genshin Impact provides players with ample opportunities for exploration. Apart from its expansive map, the game boasts an impressive assortment of weapons and Artifact Sets for players to collect and equip their own characters with. Although Travelers will regularly find one, two, and three-star weapons, throughout their Genshin Impact adventures, the game generally reserves four and five-star items for special occasions. While some of the game’s four-star weapons are accessible via special quests or blacksmiths, its most valuable weapons are nearly all obtained in the same way....

Now that Ghost of Tsushima has finally been released, samurai fans all over the world are getting their fill, but many can’t help but notice the similarities between this and last year’s samurai hit, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Both feature samurai protagonists fighting an uphill battle against all odds, and both were extremely well received. It should be said that the two’s similarities only go about that deep. While it’s true that they have somewhat interchangeable beginnings, the mechanics of each game could not be more different....

This Ghosts review contains spoilers. Ghosts Season 2 Episode 2 This week’s Ghosts starts with time traveling to the 1920s. The audience finally sees Alberta (Danielle Pinnock) on a jazz club stage. Alberta is standing with a group of several other singers. The manager says the lead singer Clara Brown is out sick and Alberta feigns shyness to seize center stage. We then see Alberta wowing the crowd with her solo....

The Xbox Series X has finally launched worldwide, and gamers across the globe are raving about the most powerful Xbox ever. Features like Smart Delivery, Quick Resume, and xCloud Gaming have made this console the most user-friendly system that fans have seen from Microsoft yet. While the Series X launch has been a relatively smooth one, there are some glaring issues with the console that are important to address. Until Microsoft is able to remedy these issues with more permanent solutions, there are some accessories that can provide support immediately....

Most chests in God of War: Ragnarok only require a bit of leverage or a single punch before they give up their contents. However, some chests are locked by ancient magic (and video game logic), and the only way to open them is by solving a simple puzzle. Well, in some cases, the word “simple” is relative. If players take their time to explore Svartalfheim, most of the islands they find will tie back to the Favor called “In Service of Asgard....

Gotham Knights might look like an Arkham game, but the new action-adventure title is actually a completely new Batman adventure that even features a new cast of characters and voice actors. We’ll have a lot to say about Gotham Knights in the coming days, but the quality of the game’s cast really is one of the game’s greatest assets. This is a slightly deeper dive into the Batman roster than we’re used to seeing in games, which means that the game gives us the chance to spend some time with some faces we’re not always used to seeing....

Fan films inspired by some of gamers’ favorite franchises are a dime a dozen, but ones that are done well are hard to come by. For today’s GR Pick we have such a film — part of a web series, in fact — that is based around the Call of Duty franchise. Honestly, if making a fan film why not go for one of the most lucrative franchises around? However, what makes this particular fan film unique is its choice of inspiration....

For those fans who were expecting a release date confirmation early this year, they may be disappointed to hear that the Final Fantasy 7 Remake has hit a bit of a snag in its development. Essentially, while this game has been thought to be four years into development, it’s more like two after recent developments with Square’s Enix’s partner caused the company to start over from scratch in some areas....

The Final Fantasy series has long been a very family friendly franchise, especially considering that the games have been releasing since the vast majority of players were children. As a result, titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake have long been cautious to either tone down the violence throughout Square Enix’s expertly crafted combat systems that keep some of the more mature aspects up to the imagination. However, now that the series is over 30 years old with 15 mainline titles and even more spin-offs, sequels, and cameos under its belt, Final Fantasy 7 Remake may want to start making a different move towards innovation....

Our quick take Alternatives to consider… Fitbit Alta HR - 4.5 / 5 Best fitness trackers: The best activity bands to buy today Which Fitbit is right for me? Fitbit Alta HR review: Design 15mm wide, interchangeable straps 1.4-inch OLED display, 128 x 36 pixel resolution PurePulse heart-rate monitor Best fitness trackers: The best activity bands to buy today Fitbit Alta review: High praise for low-level fitness tracking Fitbit Alta HR review: Features Tracks steps, distance, calories, active minutes, heart rate and sleep Smartphone notifications, Reminders to Move Automatic exercise recognition No GPS or Multi-Sport tracking...

Our quick take Fitbit Charge 4 - 4.5 / 5 Is the Charge 4 a new design? Two strap sizes in box 1.57-inch touchscreen display Black or rosewood colours Water resistant (to 50m) Fitbit Charge 4 vs Charge 3 vs Charge 2: What’s the difference? Does the Charge 4 add GPS? GPS (global position satellite) for tracking 3-axis motion sensor Heart rate sensor NFC (Fitbit Pay) How long does the Fitbit Charge 4 last?...

There’s some weird fungi growing on the Battle Royale map for Fortnite. These stat-boosting Golden Mushroom spawns are pretty rare, however, but just how rare is the real question. The Golden Mushrooms sprouted from the now-wet map of Fortnite, still covered in the water from the Season 3 Splashdown. Although not included in the patch notes or hinted at by the developers, players of the battle royale figured out pretty quickly what these golden mushrooms do: eating one gives a player 100 shield instantly, with no eating time required....

Spire Quests are progressively being released throughout Fortnite Season 6. You need to complete all of these quests if you want to unlock Raz’s Glyph Master style. They are also Epic quests (Purple rarity) meaning that they count towards the progression of several other challenges that require you to get a certain amount of these quests done. It’s good to complete quests since they tend to give large amounts of experience points, making it easier and much faster to get through the Battle Pass....

Fortnite had been a massive force in gaming since its release three years ago, and it is obvious that the game isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Of course, much of Fortnite’s continuous success can be attributed to the new seasons and content that Epic Games has been adding to the game alongside crossovers that keeps it fresh and exciting for its loyal fanbase. In the past, Fortnite featured incredible crossovers with other franchises such as Batman, John Wick, Star Wars, and many more....