Ghost of Tsushima is making its PC debut on May 16, and ahead of its release, Nixxes Software has revealed more details on the system and cross-play requirements for this port.

For the hardware requirements, there aren't any big surprises here. An SSD with 75GB of storage capacity is recommended, and for a decent 1080p 60fps experience, you'll be just fine with an Nvidia 20-series GPU and 16GB of RAM. If you're looking to play the game with all the visual details cranked up to the max and at 4K 60fps, you'll naturally need to have some top-tier hardware like an Nvidia 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU.

Ghost of Tsushima PC requirementsPresetVery LowMediumHighVery HighAverage performance720p at 30fps1080p at 60fps1440p at 60fps or 4K at 30fps4K at 60fpsProcessorIntel Core i3 or7100AMD Ryzen 3 1200Intel Core i5 or 8600AMD Ryzen 5 3600Intel Core i5 or 11400AMD Ryzen 5 5600Intel Core i5 or11400AMD Ryzen 5 5600GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XTNvidia GeForce GTX 2060 AMD or Radeon RX 5600 XTNvidia GeForce RTX 3070 AMD or Radeon RX 6800Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 AMD or Radeon RX 7900 XTMemory8GB16GB16GB16GBStorage75GB HDD space (SSD recommended)75GB SSD space75GB SSD space75GB SSD space

As a reminder, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut on PC is fully optimized for ultra-wide monitors and also supports upscaling technologies like Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR to help you get the most out of your GPU. Like the PS5 version, DualSense features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers are also included, but only if you use a wired connection to your PC.

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The Mario Kart DS speedrunning community have discovered a new shortcut in the almost 20-year-old game, unlocking a new way for speedrunning die-hards to shave some more time off a lap, as picked up by GoNintendo.

While most Mario Kart fans have probably moved on to more recent titles in the kart racing series, speedrunners are still putting the older games through their paces, and discovering new tricks in the process. The latest development sees a new shortcut in 2005's Mario Kart DS, which was discovered in the Waluigi Pinball level.

The potential shortcut was initially unearthed by players doing tool-assisted runs, but for the first time speedrunner iMathll has managed to hit the tricky shortcut during an actual race. "It's been a very long time coming for this game," iMathll says in the video description, celebrating their first world record in Mario Kart DS. You can see how it plays out in the video above.

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Mortal Kombat 1's latest patch is live now, bringing telepathic ninja Ermac to early access players, as well as a huge list of bug fixes and balance tweaks. Here's what's new in Mortal Kombat 1's latest patch.

The patch comes as last year's Mortal Kombat 1 moves into its fifth season, the Season of Storms. DLC fighter Ermac is the patch's biggest addition in terms of new content, with the mysterious ninja available now in early access for Kombat Pack players, while his broader release will follow next week on April 23. Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon recently revealed how Ermac originated from an error message, only becoming a playable character after years of player-driven speculation.

Multiple characters are getting upgrades and fixes as part of the new patch, for the sake of balancing MK1's growing roster. While some fighters are getting new tricks and attacks for their arsenals, others including Raiden and Peacemaker have had some of their abilities nerfed. Kameo fighters have also seen some bug fixes and tweaks.

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CD Projekt Red is starting to talk in high level terms about its planned Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, after wrapping up the original game with the ambitious and well-received Phantom Liberty expansion. Pawel Sasko, the associate director of the next Cyberpunk game, has spoken with Aftermath on how the team is approaching the sequel.

Known internally as Project Orion, the Cyberpunk sequel is still in very early stages of development, with a relatively small team spread across studios in Boston, Poland, and Vancouver. Sasko explained that many of the managers and directors who worked on Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty are also on the new game, as well as some of the leads. "We want to make sure that whole DNA is preserved and still in the game," he explained.

With the game in early development, it's still unclear what the sequel will look like, but Sasko says he's interested in expanding on the concept of reactivity that was more of a focus in Phantom Liberty, which he worked on as quest director.

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After saying earlier this year that its impending cost reduction program wouldn't include layoffs, GTA parent company Take-Two has revealed that it will be cutting its workforce by approximately 5% throughout this year. The company also said it would be cancelling some unspecified projects as part of the cost reductions.

According to a filing with the United States SEC, the Take-Two board of directors has just approved its cost reduction plan. The plan will focus on "eliminating several projects in development and streamlining its organizational structure, which will eliminate headcount and reduce future hiring needs."

Take-Two estimates that enacting the plan will cost it around $160 to $200 million, with costs relating to title cancellations, employee severance, and reductions in the company's office space. The plan is expected to affect around 5% of Take-Two's workforce, approximately 600 employees.

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Star Wars has been all over the map since Disney acquired Lucasfilm more than a decade ago. Besides new films and TV shows, we've also seen a bunch of Star Wars manga hit the market--and now, on May 7, you'll get to dive into two new adventures. Star Wars Visions: The Manga Anthology and Star Wars: The Mandalorian Volume 2 arrive next month, but preorders are now open at Amazon.

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If you're a newcomer to Star Wars manga, then the Visions: Manga Anthology is the better choice of the two. This anthology sees the Disney+ series brought to life in a new way, and there's no need to have read any previous manga to pick up all the story threads. If you've watched Star Wars: Visions, you'll find adaptations of The Elder, Lop & Ocho, The Ninth Jedi, and The Twins in this manga anthology. Clocking in at 232 pages, the paperback volume costs $15.

Meanwhile, Star Wars: The Mandalorian Volume 2 picks up after Star Wars: The Mandalorian Volume 1--which is currently on sale for just $10. You'll get to follow The Mandalorian as he ventures out to secure the Child, a being who holds mysterious powers and could have serious implications in the fate of the galaxy. Consider both picking up Volume 1 and preordering Volume 2, as you'll have plenty of time to read through the first manga ahead of the second's arrival on May 7. Like Visions, this one is also listed for $15.

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space is exactly what its title suggests, and in case you haven't seen this ridiculous horror B-movie yet, now is the best time to do so thanks to an upcoming Blu-ray release. As part of its 35th anniversary celebrations, a new 4K Blu-ray release of the cult-classic film is dropping on May 14 with very cool steelbook case to contain all the clown carnage within.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space

• Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Limited-edition steelbook) -- $33 ($45)
• Killer Klowns From Outer Space (Regular 4K UHD Blu-ray) -- $33 ($40)
• Killer Klowns From Outer Space special editions

Already discounted, a regular edition of the film will also be available on the same day, and it has a cover of the original poster art for the film. Over on Shout Factory, you can also pick limited-edition versions of the movie, and these include extras like lobby cards, enamel pins, and stickers.

Like all great horror movies, Killer Klowns From Outer Space is set in a small town that is visited by the homicidal harlequins one fateful night. The movie goes all in on its idea, and includes a circus tent spaceship, clown-themed weapons, and at least one police officer being pelted to death with pies. The creature effects are also particularly impressive, with each Killer Klown having a disturbingly unique design. It's a horror-comedy at its core--starring alien clowns who wrap people in acidic cotton candy so that they can drink them later--making for a memorable movie.

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While we still don't have a true co-op mode in Horizon Zero Dawn or Horizon Forbidden West, players looking to hunt down machines with a few buddies by their side can instead opt for the Horizon Zero Dawn Board Game. Typically sold for $100, the massive tabletop collection is now just $72, which is one of the better prices we've seen throughout 2024.

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game $72 (was $100)

Created by Steamforged Games, Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game is billed as a semi-cooperative tactical game. It supports between one and four players and tasks them with tracking down and defeating a Machine. If anyone in the party dies, the game ends--so you'll need to keep a close eye on your teammates while also building your own deck of cards to help win the battle.

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Several playable hunters are available, each with their own set of skills, which should add a bit of replayability to the action. Depending on how much time you have available for your game night, you can run through an extensive campaign or break things into smaller play sessions with shorter quests.

Inside the box, you'll find four hunters (Nora Marksman, Carja Warrior, Banuk Survivor, Oseram Forgesmith), four Watchers, four Striders, four Grazers, four Scrappers, two Shell-Walkers, two Sawtooths, and all the extra cards, dice, and tokens you'll need for a game session.

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Elden Ring is the gift that keeps on giving. Players are continuing to find new ways to claim the throne as Elden Lord--even relying on Morse code.

On April 13, Twitch steamer Silithur managed to slay the Elden Beast only using Morse code and pressing a single button. Shortly after becoming an Elden Lord, Silithur posted their victory on X/Twitter. In the tweet that was translated by Google, it reads:

"I announce that yesterday we finished Elden Ring with a button, arriving and killing all the Bosses that provide memories. It has been quite an adventure and I had not dared to do another challenge of this caliber for years. Thanks to those who have accompanied me on the trip.

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Fanatical's latest build-your-own bundle deal is live, with a smattering of science fiction worlds for you to explore and, for at least a few of them, shoot your way through. The more PC games you grab from the April 2024 edition of the Diamond Collection Build Your Own Bundle, the bigger the discount--three games will run you $15, four games go for $18, and five games cost $23, or $4.60 each. Rage 2 leads off this batch, and there are a few other standouts worth grabbing through this deal.

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• Heaven Dust 2
• My Little Universe
• Ozymandias
• Rage 2 - Deluxe Edition
• No Straight Roads - Encore Edition
• Symphony of War
• Metro Exodus - Gold Edition
• KeyWe
• Airship: Kingdoms Adriift
• Three Minutes to Eight
• Roguebook
• Call of the Sea
• Airborne Kingdom
• Tin Hearts
• Devilated
• The Legend of Tianding
• Kraken Academy!!

As mentioned, the bundle includes two notable sci-fi first-person shooters. The first is Rage 2, which puts you in a post-apocalyptic open world where 80% of the world's population was annihilated by an asteroid. As for the other 20%--a lot of them are raiders and mutants, and you need to shoot them.

For another take on the aftermath of the end of the world, you could pick up Metro Exodus, the third game in the trilogy that started with Metro 2033 back in 2010. Exodus also adds an open-world flavor to the mutant-filled world of the Metro franchise, and you'll need a gas mask and a gun to survive.

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Now that April is almost halfway over, Hulu has released its schedule of all the new movies and shows that will be coming to its streaming platform in May.

On May 1, subscribers can watch the critically acclaimed animated film Jujutsu Kaisen 0. As the name suggests, the film takes place in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe before the events of Season 1. However, unlike the show, the movie follows a young boy named Yuta Okkotsu, who is determined to become a stronger sorcerer.

If anime isn't your cup of tea, don't worry--all of Shardlake will also be available on May 1. For those unaware, Shardlake is based on a whodunit novel by C.J. Sansom, which takes place in 16th-century England. The show follows a man named Shardlake who's sent to investigate a murder that quickly spirals into much more.

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The Clerks I-III Premium Box Set was one of the most interesting Blu-ray collections to release last year due to its novel (and nostalgic!) packaging. If your Clerks fan but didn't want to spend $130 on the set, now's your chance to snag it for less. The Clerks I-III Premium Box Set is on sale for $79 at Amazon (a $51 discount).

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Clerks I-III Premium Box Set

The Clerks box set includes 3D miniature of the iconic Quick Stop and RST Video storefronts, a working VHS return slot that you can store the discs so that you don't have to worry about any late fees, and a wall that can be vandalized with a set of stickers and inside-jokes. It's worth noting that these are 1080p versions of the Clerks films and digital keys to each film are included.

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Seagate 1TB NVMe SSD for Xbox Series X|S

$105 (was $150)

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Xbox Series X|S owners who are running out of storage space only have two options for expansion without limiting functionality: Seagate or Western Digital's proprietary Xbox Expansion Cards. As such, it's typically more expensive to increase your storage space on Xbox than it is on PS5 (and certainly Nintendo Switch). But today is a good day for those in the market for an expansion card. Amazon-owned retailer Woot is selling the Seagate 1TB Expansion Card for only $105, down from $150. Woot has marked this deal as "clearance," and it's set to expire in about two weeks--but it almost certainly won't remain in stock for that long. This is a tremendous deal, so you should grab it quickly if interested.

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There's a lot happening in May on Disney+, and the month gets off to a hot start on May 1 with the series finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and the first installment of the three-part X-Men '97 Season 1 finale. The animated anthology, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, will follow on this year's Star Wars Day: May 4.

Pixar fans should also look forward to May 5, which will feature the debut of Monsters At Work Season 2. And on May 10, Doctor Who officially kicks off a new era with a two-episode premiere, with new episodes following on a weekly basis.

Disney+ also has a very strong lineup of rock documentaries this month, with The Beatles: Let It Be on May 8, Queen Rock Montreal on May 15, and The Beach Boys on May 24.

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Yet another massive tabletop RPG book bundle is available at Humble Bundle this month, but unlike some of their recent collections that offer an entry point for new players, this new Classic Pathfinder Mega Bundle Part 1 is aimed at established Pathfinder players looking to expand their collection with new adventure modules, setting books, third-party expansions, and more. The materials in the Classic Pathfinder Mega Bundle Part 1 are compatible with Pathfinder 1E, so this is a great deal for anyone wanting to bust out their original Pathfinder rulebooks and roll a classic-style adventure.

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Humble's Classic Pathfinder Mega Bundle Part 1 comes in multiple buying options, with the full $25 bundle offering 69 digital books like the 300-page Southlands of Pathfinder expansion, as well the player's guide, worldbook, and adventure modules for the third-party Midgard setting.

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Plenty of video games have made deals for film and TV adaptations, but it usually happens after a game is on the market. That's not the case every time, though. The developers behind the upcoming game Spine have signed a deal with Sonic the Hedgehog movie producer Dmitri Johnson's production company Story Kitchen for potential film and TV adaptations.

Spine, from developer Nekki, is a single-player game with close-quarter gun fights featuring a hero named Redline. Nekki CEO Dmitry Terekhin said to Variety, "We believe that truly great stories always stand out, and Spine universe will captivate audiences across any media."

It's still very early days for any possible Spine film or TV series, so there is no word yet on a cast or director, or where a potential adaptation could end up. It seems what's happening here is Story Kitchen has snapped up the rights, just like it did with Dredge earlier this month.

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Wednesday's Season 1 finale left an opening at Nevermore Academy, and it looks like the job has now been filled. Variety is reporting that veteran actor Steve Buscemi has joined the cast of Wednesday Season 2. While specific details about Buscemi's character weren't released, Variety's sources indicate that he will be playing the new principal of Nevermore. Since his character's predecessor, Larissa Weems (Gwendoline Christie), had powers, it stands to reason that the new principal will as well.

Buscemi has extensive experience in both film and television roles. Some of his most memorable movies include Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Con Air, Miller's Crossing, and a leading role in Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut, Reservoir Dogs. On TV, Buscemei headlined HBO's Prohibition drama Boardwalk Empire for five seasons in addition to his stints on The Sopranos and Miracle Workers. Buscemi has also guest starred in 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Most of the cast of Wednesday Season 1 will return for the new season, including Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams. In a nod to her increased star power since the first season, Ortega is now a producer of the series as well. Ortega is also starring in Wednesday director Tim Burton's upcoming sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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If you're in the market for a dedicated capture card for consoles and PC, the Elgato HD60X is on sale for over $60 off at Amazon and Best Buy. Over at Amazon, you can snag the HD60X for $137.49 (down from $180). This deal is available to all customers, but Best Buy's offer, which drops the price to $138, is only available to My Best Buy Plus subscribers ($50/year). Either way, this is the lowest price we've seen for the Elgato HD60X, so we wouldn't be surprised to see this superb gameplay recorder for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC sell out.

Elgato HD60 X Capture Card $137.49 (was $180)

There’s a lot to love about the Elgato HD60 X. With the ability to capture 4K video at 30fps or 1080p video at 60fps, support for PC, Switch, Xbox, and PS5, and less than 100ms latency, few capture cards in this price range can rival its performance. You’ll also benefit from no time limits or the need for monthly subscriptions. Plus, the HD60 X doesn’t put any pesky watermarks on your content.

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Beyond its class-leading performance, the Elgato HD60 X is easy to set up and doesn’t require any additional drivers on Windows or Mac. It’s also a sleek-looking device that won’t take up too much real estate on your battlestation. Once you’re ready to manage your footage, the HD60 X is fully compatible with third-party software like OBS and Streamlabs.

All of these features add up to make it one of the best capture cards available in 2024. And at this new low price, it’s an easy recommendation for anyone interested in streaming (or a current streamer that wants to up their game). More Elgato products aimed at streamers are on sale at Amazon right now. Check them out below:

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Prime Video has yet to officially renew Fallout for a second season, but it seems likely, and now some of the key people working on the show have discussed what to expect in Season 2 if it gets made.

Jonathan Nolan, who directed the first three episodes of Season 1 and is an executive producer on the series overall, told The Wrap, "The challenge, especially with television, is in success, the hope that you get to go again." He said when he was making Fallout Season 1, the aim was to create a "terrific season of television," and he also thought about what could come next.

"I think at the same time, you'd be remiss, almost irresponsible, to not have started to talk about where your story could take you," Nolan said. "So we have been talking from the beginning about how this would develop and evolve in subsequent seasons, if we should be so lucky."

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There is something to see here, as the Naked Gun remake has brought on Baywatch icon Pamela Anderson to star alongside Liam Neeson. Her role hasn't been disclosed yet, but the actress will follow in the footsteps of the original film trilogy's Priscilla Presley, according to a new report.

The Hollywood Reporter says Anderson will play the love interest of Neeson, who will play Drebin. In the original trilogy--including the TV show Police Squad--Leslie Nielsen hilariously brought Detective Frank Drebin to life. When the Naked Gun reboot was initially reported in development back in 2022, it was believed that Neeson may in fact play as the son of Nielsen's Dreben.

Anderson rose to prominence in the 1990s, appearing in the first two seasons of Home Improvement and then starring in Baywatch from 1992-97. Her personal life has also been well documented, such as getting a Hulu limited series called Pam & Tommy in recent years. She also spearheaded her own personal project with Netflix's Pamela: A Love Story that debuted last year.

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