FREE PLAY EVENT
Starting Thursday, August 9 at 10:00AM EDT, you can play The Elder Scrolls Online free on all platforms (PC/Mac, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One). Once the event starts, visit our Free Play page and select your platform of choice. You’ll be able to enjoy the ESO base game AND the Vvardenfell zone completely free until Wednesday, August 15 at 10:00AM EDT.

Note that you will not need PlayStation®Plus if playing on PlayStation®4 in order to download and participate in the event.

With the ESO base game, you’ll be able to explore Tamriel, reclaim your soul in an epic main story, and fight in a massive open-world PvP zone. For the first time, the Vvardenfell zone will also be available during the free play event, allowing you to visit the island home of the Dark Elves to help a god regain his lost power. If you already own the ESO base game, you’ll be able to enjoy access to the Vvardenfell zone during the event period, too!

ESO & CROWN PACKS ON SALE
Starting today and running for the duration of QuakeCon 2018, select Crown Packs, The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset (including Digital Collector’s Edition and Upgrades), The Elder Scrolls Online Collection, and The Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edition are on sale.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is the latest Chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online saga, allowing new and veteran players alike (there are no level requirements) to explore the isle of Summerset and uncover a Daedric conspiracy.

The sale is now live on all platforms, including the ESO Store, Steam Store, PlayStation®Store, and Xbox Store, and it will run until Monday, August 13. Check individual storefronts for complete sale details.

The Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edition will be available on sale until Monday, August 20.

WATCH THE KEYNOTE TO EARN AN EXCLUSIVE PET & DROPS
On Friday at 12:00PM EDT, watch QuakeCon 2018’s keynote address live on Twitch to receive an exclusive ESO pet and Twitch Drops. The show will begin at 12:00PM EDT on Friday, August 10 and can be viewed on Bethesda’s official Twitch, Mixer, and YouTube channels. Note that you can only earn these rewards by watching on Twitch:

• Flame Atronach Wolf pet
• 5 Ouroboros Crown Crates

This Multiplayer Beta showcases six modes—Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Search & Destroy, and Control. You will battle over six distinct maps—the four already seen at various events, plus two new ones, Gridlock and Hacienda—across playlists that showcase all the content that the Specialists revel in.

Participating in the beta helps our development teams here at Treyarch, at Beenox, and at Blizzard gather data that is used to fine-tune the PC experience. Your feedback is not only welcome, but also a key element in ensuring that we collectively deliver the best PC experience possible.

With that in mind we can now share both the Minimum and Recommended system specs for the PC Beta. Please note: these specs relate specifically to the Multiplayer Beta only. As you know, beta means that the game is still in development and we continue to tweak and refine both the gameplay and technical details.

Specs are for the Beta only. You got that, right? Beta only. Specs.

Minimum:
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit or later
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k or AMD equivalent
RAM: 8GB RAM
HDD: 25GB HD space
Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2 GB / GTX 1050 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7850
DirectX: Version 11.0 compatible video card or equivalent
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Recommended:
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
CPU: Intel Core i7 4770k or AMD equivalent
RAM: 12GB RAM
HDD: 25GB HD space
Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon R9 390 / AMD RX 580
DirectX: Version 11.0 compatible video card or equivalent
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

This PC Open Beta is important to the development teams who will be jumping into matches throughout the course of the Beta period. We have been waiting anxiously to get the game in to so many hands and are eager to hear the feedback. In fact, at the conclusion of the multiplayer PC Beta a survey will be emailed to a group of participants. We encourage you to respond honestly with your experiences. But if you just want to play, that’s cool too!

Operating out of Boom Labs—a secret world-class facility located in the beautiful, purple-lightning wracked floating islands of Netherstorm near Area 52—the Boomsday Project is the brainchild of the renowned Dr. Boom. Once a researcher at Area 52, Dr. Boom struck out alone and became a rising star in the fields of Mech design and rapid catastrophic disassembly.

Dr. Boom is at the top of his field, and the time is ripe to tackle new challenges. Enter The Boomsday Project, a multi-disciplinary research endeavor that’s sure to change the world—forever! Somehow. His team is still working out the details. . . .

Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons … it’s time to save the world (again!)

Out of the frying pan, into the fire…

You’ve saved the world from the Ever Peckish. Now a new threat has arisen and it’s time to get back in the kitchen to stave off the hunger of The Unbread!

ONLINE/LOCAL MULTIPLAYER MADNESS
You’ll knead to work together (or against each other) to get the highest score in chaotic local and online multiplayer.

FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS
Journey across a brand new overworld map by land, sea and air. Get cooking in new themes ranging from sushi restaurants, magic schools, mines and even alien planets!

WHET YOUR APPETITE!
Travel the land cooking up a range of new recipes that are sure to cater to any tastes, including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.

ROMAINE CALM!
Travel through teleporters, across moving platforms and save time by throwing ingredients across dynamic kitchens that shift and evolve. Some kitchens even whisk your chefs away to new locations.

Pick your ninja class and get ready to clash with NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER, available in the Americas on August 31, 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM.

NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER features four different classes to fit the play style of any player. These four classes include: Attack, Range, Defense, and Heal and players can switch between these classes to lead their ninja team to victory. Charge into the enemy as the “Attack” class and deal massive damage with hand-to-hand combat or stay a safe distance and strike from afar with the “Range’ class. If you trust your teammates to fight in the front lines, step back and stand your ground with the “Defense” class and make the enemy team think twice about invading your territory. The one thing all three classes have in common is they all need healing! Play as the “Heal” class and keep your team moving towards victory with both solo and ranged heals.

MU Legend features fluid and stunning combat mechanics with 5 distinct character classes – Dark Lord, Whisperer, Blader, War Mage and Spellbinder – and is available in 6 languages, i.e. English, French, German, Polish, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. The game contains top-quality voice-overs in English, provided by famous voice actors from Hollywood, and features an outstanding soundtrack from BAFTA award-winning and Billboard/MTV VMA-nominated composer Jesper Kyd.

Noria, the first MU Legend expansion, adds new major features, namely the entirely new continent of Noria with numerous new quests and dungeons offering exceptional rewards. Among other new elements added to the game, the convenient and improved leveling, a whole new pet system, an innovative talisman system and Airship Defense will push the players' dexterity and skills to the next level.

In addition, MU Legend's official release version will also be available to users via Steam. To celebrate the Steam release, MU Legend has prepared a Steam platform-exclusive DLC which is only available to users of the platform. This DLC, named "MU Legend Pioneer's Pack", contains valuable items to ensure players get the best possible start into the game.

• Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes – August 7, 2018. Adds Whitemane.
• StarCraft II 4.5.0 Patch Notes.
• Star Wars: The Old Republic Galactic Legend’ Update: Play Now.
• Trove – Geode Improvements.
• World of Warcraft Hotfixes- August 6, 2018.

• Heroes of the Storm — Blizzard News HEROIC DEALS- August 7 - 14, 2018.
• Humble Bundle Featured Charity: Whale and Dolphin Conservation, September 2018 Monthly.
• Steam Daily Deal - Puyo Puyo Tetris®, 33% Off.

• Keeping Sea of Thieves afloat - GamesIndustry.biz. "Rare details how free expansions, focusing on the unexpected, and avoiding egregious monetisation has given its pirate game a buoyant future."
• Streaming will happen, just a matter of when - EA. Just like the posting of this conversation, which took place at E3.
• Inside The Culture Of Sexism At Riot Games - Kotaku.

• NBC and ReKTGlobal partner to give Universal Open Rocket League competitors the spotlight.
• Brandon 'Seagull' Larned retires from Overwatch League to return to full-time streaming.

• Valkyria Chronicles 4 Demo Released And Digital Pre-Orders Bonuses Announced.
• Dunk With The Legends Thanks To NBA 2K19 Xbox One Bundles.
• Dead Cells Is Now Available For Xbox One.
• Defenders Of Ekron – Definitive Edition Is Now Available For Xbox One.
• Valkyria Chronicles 4 Digital Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One.
• Flipping Death Is Now Available For Xbox One.
• The World Ends with You: Final Remix Comes to Nintendo Switch Oct. 12.
• Little Medusa NES, SNES, and Genesis is now available.

• Verizon lied about 4G coverage—and it could hurt rural America, group says.
• EU taking another look at phone chargers because they’re still not standardized.
• Android 9 Pie proves Android’s update situation is actually getting better.
• Samsung sure doesn’t seem confident the Galaxy Note 9 will be a hot seller.
• Amish man starts "Uber" ride service with his horse and buggy. Just have to remember to send him a letter first? Thanks Hypothermia.

• Anonymous vows to take down, expose QAnon. Thanks Boing Boing.
• Let's Encrypt Is Now Officially Trusted by All Major Root Programs. Thanks Ant.
• Almost no one buys via Amazon Alexa- this is why.
• What to Expect From Disney’s Streaming Service.

• Lenovo Posts Specifications of AMD’s Ryzen 3 2300X & Ryzen 5 2500X.
• Elon Musk tweets about taking Tesla private and stock price soars; trading halted. Thanks RedEye9.

• Experts criticize West Virginia’s plan for smartphone voting.
• MailChimp bans Alex Jones for hateful conduct. Thanks RedEye9.
• Hey, you know what a popular medical record system doesn't need? 23 security flaws.

• Former 2K Games president joins Amazon Game Studios…
• Madden 19 Puts Kaepernick's Name Back In Video Game Soundtrack…

Today Ubisoft® reveals the first details of “Operation Grim Sky” which will feature two new Operators, one American Attacker, and one Defender hailing from Great Britain. Operation Grim Sky will also mark the first ever Map Rework, one of the development team’s key commitments to enrich Siege players’ experiences during Year 3.

HEREFORD BASE, an iconic map inspired by the training camp from the Tom Clancy novel and among the first maps introduced during the Rainbow Six Siege Beta back in 2015, was selected to benefit from a full rework in Operation Grim Sky. This rework will include a new visual identity, layout, and architecture. The map will still feel familiar to our players, but with the rework, Hereford Base may be considered a new map.

The full reveal of Year 3 Season 3 content for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be made on August 17-19 during the Six Major Paris, the largest Rainbow Six esports competition in Europe to date.

Video game publisher Maximum Games, in partnership with Reversed Interactive, today announced Tyler: Model 005, a loveable 3D action-platformer set in the 1950s, will be available digitally on Xbox One and Steam for $9.99 on August 21st.

In just a few weeks, players can experience a day in the life of the spunky miniature robot, Tyler. Many years after powering down, Tyler is accidentally powered back on during a riotous thunderstorm and now must discover why his creator is missing and what has happened to his home.

Surrounded by rats, spiders and more, Tyler is faced with a multitude of obstacles and puzzles as he makes his way through a web of mysteries. With light as his power source, Tyler must avoid becoming engulfed in too much darkness or he risks losing power again. And because he is a minuscule robot, normal items take on a completely new dimension in Tyler's world: for example, chairs, stairs and bookshelves are giant impediments. It's up to you to get Tyler through the maze!

Dozens of different enemies will stand in the way of your goal. Luckily, you are equipped with a variety of weapons, from your trusty bolt-blade to boxing gloves, cherry bombs and more. Wear a huge assortment of diverse outfits, from medieval helmets to pixelated eyeglasses, and collect objects that will upgrade your skill tree and help you on your journey.

Editor's Note: As a group of writers and creators who value our own work and that of others in our field, the editorial staff of IGN takes plagiarism very seriously. In light of concerns that have been raised about our Dead Cells review, we’ve removed it for the time being and are investigating.

• Fortnite version 5.20 Patch Notes.
• No Man's Sky NEXT Patch 1.54.

• The Subject - A Sci Fi horror puzzle game by DarkStone Digital — Kickstarter. "Play a prisoner sold to a testing facility in deep space. Solve puzzles, navigate the maze, and avoid the monster lurking in the dark."

• Strange Brigade Gameplay- Fighting Supernatural Hordes - GameSpot.
• Strange Brigade Brings to Life Pulp Adventure in Every Way - IGN.
• The video team take on Dread Pirate Tiberian in new Strange Brigade gameplay • Eurogamer.net.
• Strange Brigade's setting: "You get to punch a mummy in the face. What's not to love?" - PCGamesN.
• Strange Brigade brings campy fun for friends to Left 4 Dead's legacy - PCGamesN.

• Daybreak Games Officially Launches H1Z1 on PlayStation 4.
• Valkyria Chronicles 4 Demo Out Now for PS4 and Xbox One.
• Madden NFL 19- Hall Of Fame Edition Is Now Available For Xbox One.
• Hyper Universe And Hyper Universe- Ultimate Hypers Pack Are Now Available For Xbox One.
• Overcooked! 2 Is Now Available For Xbox One.
• Overcooked 2 Out Today, Adds Online Multiplayer & More – PlayStation.Blog.
• 8-Bit RTS Series - Cross-Title Multiplayer Trailer.
• This Week’s Deals With Gold And Spotlight Sale.

• West Virginia will try mobile voting for troops serving abroad.
• Fossil's new smartwatches get NFC payments and heart rate tracking.
• Logitech's wireless iPhone charging stand helps you watch movies.
• Asus ROG Phone price leak points to a gaming smartphone that’ll cost as much as the iPhone X.

• Microsoft Movies & TV Now Supports Movies Anywhere.
• Microsoft gives classic Skype a stay of execution after user complaints.

• JapanNext Launches 35-Inch "UWHD" Curved LCD- AMVA & 200Hz Refresh w/FreeSync.
• Samsung is building a high-speed 4TB SSD for everyone.
• Ford thinks exoskeletons are ready for prime time in its factories.
• The Ultra-Pure, Super-Secret Sand That Makes Your Phone Possible.

• Hackers Infect Over 200,000 MikroTik Routers With Crypto Mining Malware. Thanks [H]ardOCP.
• U.S. Military bans GPS-enabled fitness trackers.
• Tokyo will use facial recognition for security during the 2020 Olympics.
• Safety concerns over websites selling prescription drugs.
• Health records 'put at risk by security bugs.'
• BBC websites blocked in China after security change.

• Internet overseer ICANN loses a THIRD time in Whois GDPR legal war.
• Bank on it: It's either legal to port-scan someone without consent or it's not, fumes researcher.
• Ajit Pai admits FCC lied about “DDoS,” blames it on Obama administration.
• German couple jailed for selling son to paedophiles on dark net.

• Dead Cells on Eurogamer and IGN.
• Overcooked 2 on Eurogamer, GameSpot, IGN, PC Gamer, Rock, Paper, Shotgun, and USgamer.

• Best Racing Wheels on IGN.
• Divoom Timebox Smart Music Clock on Nikk Tech.
• EasySMX COOL 2000 Headset on Vortez.
• Honor Play Smartphone on Tech ARP.
• ID-Cooling Dashflow 360 CPU Liquid Cooler on TechPowerUp.
• MSI GV62 8RE Laptop on Vortez.
• MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8 GB Graphics Card on TechPowerUp.
• Phanteks Eclipse P350X Case on ThinkComputers.org.

• Moose And Epic Games Partner To Launch Fortnite Battle Royale Collection…
• Master Chief will be a “lead character” in the Halo TV show – just don’t expect a retread of the games…