Atlus has been on fire lately with its Persona games and various other entries in the JRPG genre, and its next title, Metaphor: ReFantazio, has an official release date of October 11 locked in. With development being led by several Persona veterans--including director Katsura Hashino, who has led the Persona franchise through its most successful era so far--this could be the start of a major new franchise for Atlus and its publisher, Sega. If you're looking to get in on the ground floor, preorders for Metaphor: ReFantazio are live for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and there's a handsome collector's edition up for grabs that may interest longtime Atlus fans.

Metaphor: ReFantazio preorder bonuses

Metaphor: Refantazio preorders come with multiple pieces of in-game content: the Archetype EXP Chest Set and the Adventurer's Journey Pack.

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The standard $70 launch edition is available to preorder now at GameStop for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Amazon has listings for Metaphor: ReFantazio on its storefront, but preorders haven't been made available yet. We'll update this article once Amazon unlocks preorders and other retailers start offering reservations, too.

It's worth pointing out that Metaphor: ReFantazio has very cool cover art to make it stand out on your shelf.

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The $150 Metaphor: ReFantazio Collector's Edition is available to preorder at GameStop includes the base game, the preorder DLC, and a whole lot more. Here's what you'll get in this package:

• Steelbook
• Soundtrack
• Art book
• Homo Tenta metallic pins
• Sticker sheet
• Kingdom of Euchronia Cloth Map
• Costume and battle background music set DLC voucher
• Atlus 35th anniversary digital history book
• Atlus 35th anniversary digital all-time best soundtrack

The Atlus 35th anniversary digital history book and soundtrack are particular standouts for dedicated fans of Atlus games. Once again, Amazon's listings are up, but orders haven't been made available just yet.

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In case you missed the trailers, Metaphor: ReFantazio is a fantasy game in which you attempt to seize the throne after the kingdom's previous ruler is assassinated. In this land, anyone of any social class can become the next king so long as they get the people's support. Players will be able to master Archetypes, powerful abilities that transform characters into one of several classes with unique skills to use in battle, and the game uses a mix of real-time action and turn-based combat.

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Amazon Prime Video's Fallout show seems hotter than a nuclear bomb. In fact, the TV series has now led to such a strong interest in the video game franchise that a popular modding website has had to issue a statement about "heavily degraded" performance.

Spotted by Eurogamer, Nexus Mods revealed that downloads have more than doubled since the Fallout series debuted earlier this month. "Fallout 4 and Fallout: New Vegas have seen big spikes on the site, contributing to peaks of 24 million total file downloads per day, compared to a norm of 10 million daily downloads," community team lead Demorphic said.

On Sunday, April 21, those two games alone were responsible for over 12 million downloads. Nexus Mods believes there is another "big weekend ahead and will do whatever we can to keep the site running as smoothly as possible." If you're curious, GameSpot has rounded up 50 of the best Fallout 4 mods.

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Another season of Fortnite Festival has brought us a new Festival Pass and a new Icon skin with Billie Eilish, but the biggest bit of news at the start of Season 3 may be that Fortnite Festival now supports guitar controllers.

With Eilish as this season's headliner, the Festival pass has undergone some significant changes to structure it more like the event passes, like the current Avatar Elements pass. That means in this season (and presumably those in the future), buying the premium Festival Pass for 1800 V-Bucks will instantly unlock a skin for the related artist--in this case the Green Roots Billie skin--and you can earn an additional, exclusive style at the end of the pass.

That bonus style is another change to the way the Festival Pass works. Epic has placed a disclaimer on these passes, reserving the right to sell the cosmetics from the pass in the item shop in the future, but here we have an exception: the Ultraviolet style of the Green Roots Billie skin will only ever be obtainable from the Season 3 Festival Pass.

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After starring in the live-action Dora the Explorer movie and Madame Web, actress Isabela Merced is set to star as Dina in the upcoming second season of HBO's The Last of Us. Speaking to Collider about the show, Merced said discussed her familiarity with the games, her chemistry with Ellie actress Bella Ramsey, and how she came to be attached to the show in the first place.

Merced said she hadn't played The Last of Us: Part II, which is the basis for the sophomore season, until after she was cast. She said it was "such an experience." She said the game is "so well made," and even though the story is sad and violent, it's an "amazing experience."

"I consider anything that makes my heart rate go up to be a fun experience, so I enjoyed it. Great work from Neil Druckmann."

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Yesterday, the iOS App Store seemingly slipped and revealed the release date for Zenless Zone Zero, the next online action-RPG from Genshin Impact developer Hoyoverse. Today, the company has officially opened pre-registrations for it on all platforms, though none of the official announcement details mention that "leaked" launch date.

Players on iOS and Android mobile devices can go to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store respectively to pre-register now, which will automatically download Zenless Zone Zero to their device on launch day. Those who plan to play on a PlayStation console or on PC via the Epic Games Store can add the game to their wishlist or pre-register on the official ZZZ website with an active Hoyoverse account.

Players can pre-register for ZZZ now.

The official ZZZ website also details the in-game rewards players can receive based on the number of pre-registrations before launch. The rewards will be sent to each player via in-game mail at launch, and the offerings are as follows:

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Patrick Warburton has voiced Joe on Family Guy for decades, and now he's revealed that his family does not like the show, and his mom even tried to get it canceled.

At PaleyFest recently for the show's 25th anniversary celebration, Warburton said, "They hate the show even more today than they did 25 years ago," as reported by People.

Warburton said his father was in a monastery for three months and nearly became a monk and his mother walked around town passing out pamphlets on "the sins of masturbation." Basically, they aren't the kind of people that might be in Family Guy's target demographic.

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The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is on sale for $63 at Amazon, and we wouldn't be surprised to see this sell out rather quickly. Though a 10% discount probably sounds small (retail price is $70), it's exceedingly rare to find the controller for less than its MSRP at a major retailer. The Pro Controller is even resistant to discounts during big sales events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Joy-Con controllers are similarly averse to sales, but right now you can get red and blue Joy-Con bundle with Super Mario Party for only $79 at Walmart. It's quite the day for Nintendo controller offers.

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The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller released alongside the console in 2017, but it's still one of the best controllers on the market. It ticks all the right boxes for its design, which features an attractive translucent shell that shows off the internal hardware, an absurdly strong battery life, and a wonderfully ergonomic design that makes this feel like a premium extra for your Switch.

It also supports near-field communication for Nintendo Amiibo figures, offers HD rumble, and has built-in motion controls. Even if you don't have a Switch, this controller will work great on PC, Mac, Steam Deck, and mobile devices via Bluetooth or with the included USB-C cable.

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Best Xbox Gaming Headset In 2023

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

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SteelSeries Arctis 7X

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Best Xbox Wireless Headset For The Value

Razer Kaira Pro Wireless

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HyperX CloudX Flight

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Astro A40 TR

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Razer BlackShark V2 X

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Best Wired Xbox Headset Under $100

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

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Best Xbox Headset Under $50

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core

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Best Budget Xbox Headset With Surround Sound

Corsair HS65

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SteelSeries Nova Pro

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Best High-End Wireless Xbox Headset: Runner-Up

Astro A50

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Best high-end Xbox wired headset

SteelSeries Nova Pro Wired

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Best Premium Xbox Headset That Also Looks Really Cool

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Finding the a great headset for your Xbox Series X|S is easier than ever in 2024. Not only are there dozens of great options built specifically for the Xbox Series X|S, but many top-tier cross-platform options are compatible, too. And thanks to Microsoft's approach to Xbox accessories, all of your Xbox One gear--including headsets and controllers--are fully compatible with Xbox Series X|S. While that means there's a huge list of headsets to choose from, having so many options can be overwhelming. For us, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X is the best Xbox headset in 2024. It's a wireless headset with amazing sound quality, packs top-shelf features like active noise canceling and 3D spatial audio, and it works with multiple other platforms. However, it's not our only recommendation, so we rounded up a list of the best Xbox headsets available in 2024 to help you find one that fits your needs.

Our roundup of the best Xbox headsets includes options from a variety of brands, including industry leaders like SteelSeries, Razer, Astro, and Corsair. Almost every headset on this list will work with other platforms, including PC, mobile, and Nintendo Switch You'll even find several that work wirelessly with PlayStation consoles. The Xbox Series X|S also has built-in support for multiple stellar audio tech advancements, including Windows Sonic spatial sound, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X. Unsurprisingly, many of the headsets on this list take advantage of these technologies.

For more Xbox recommendations, make sure to check out our list of the best Xbox controllers. And if you're looking to upgrade your setup, we also have roundups of the best gaming chairs and desks. For even more on headsets, we have dedicated recommendation lists for PS5 and PC, too.

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Samus Aran from the Metroid series almost made an appearance in Fortnite, but Nintendo and Epic couldn’t agree on how she’d be implemented.

In an interview with Game File, former Epic Games chief creative officer Donald Mustard said that Nintendo declined Epic's offer to have Samus join Fortnite. "They got really hung up on their characters showing up on platforms that weren’t their platforms," Mustard explained. "They would be thrilled to have Nintendo characters in Fortnite, but just only if it’s on their platform."

Mustard went on to say that Epic and Nintendo couldn't come to a mutual decision because of Fortnite's content parity across all platforms. Epic wanted the game to be the same experience no matter what device players were on.

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An extra controller is a necessity for Switch owners, and while the official Nintendo Pro controller is a great piece of tech, 8BitDo has a terrific and feature-packed alternative that's worth considering. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is on sale for as low as $55. This specific price applies to the eye-catching white color variant. Alternatively, you can get the red model for $60 or the black version for $60. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is GameSpot's favorite third-party Switch controller and is already a bargain at its $70 list price--so you shouldn't miss out on this deal.

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The red and blue models also come with stylish optional thumbstick caps.

• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (White) -- $55 ($70)
• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Red) -- $60 ($70) with 15%-off coupon
• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Black) -- $60 ($70)
• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Blue) -- $63 ($70) with 10%-off coupon

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This controller is fantastic for many reasons: It has Hall Effect analog sticks that mitigate stick drift, two remappable back buttons that perfectly align with the controller's stellar ergonomics, and offers robust customization. Plus, it comes with a matching charging dock. A compartment on the bottom of the dock stores the 2.4GHz adapter, which can be used as an alternative to Bluetooth for a wireless connection. It also comes with a detachable USB-C cable, if you prefer a hardwired connection.

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Konami, the publisher behind critically acclaimed franchises such as Metal Gear, Silent Hill, and Castlevania, earned a reputation for stashing cheat codes for many of its older games. Just recently, fans of 1999 Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness discovered a previously unknown code that gives the name new life.

In a video explained by JupiterClimb (via The Gamer), a YouTuber who makes Metroidvanias and Konami games, this code makes it "the definitive way to play Castlevania." All players have to do is input the original code twice, which is: C-Up x4, C-Down x4, C-Left x2, C-Right x2, C-Left x2, C-Right x2, L, R, Z. After doing this, players will unlock all playable characters alongside their alt uniforms. Prior to this, the only way to unlock all the characters was by beating the game twice.

It's also worth mentioning that this code unlocks the game's hard mode. To get it, all players must do is reach a save point, quit, and reload. Once they've done that, they can play the game on hard. That's not the only code that was newly discovered. Another allows players to max out their inventory, while another one gives players 99 jewels, and the last one maxes out the power of the player's weapons and sub-weapons. It's worth noting that these two codes formerly worked only with the PAL and JPN versions of the game.

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There are a handful of Fortnite emotes that have become primarily known for their toxicity, and Epic Games is taking the unusual step of adding a toggle to the game settings that will allow you to never have to see other players do them.

The setting in question, which will be implemented in Tuesday's update that kicks off Fortnite Festival Season 3, is the "See Confrontational Emotes" toggle under Account and Privacy. There are three options: Always see them, never see them, or only see them if your party members are doing them. If you choose to block these emotes, players will appear motionless to you, as if they hadn't fired off an emote at all, when they use one of them. But regardless of which option you choose, you'll always be able to see and hear the emotes if you do them.

There are currently four emotes that are affected by this: Laugh It Up (aka the donkey laugh), Take the L, Whipcrack, and Make It Plantain. Laugh It Up and Take The L are included because they're common and particularly obnoxious taunts that players have complained about for years. Whipcrack and Make It Plantain, meanwhile, are popular among racist trolls.

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Atlus has announced that its latest RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, will launch on October 11 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

In a recent livestream, director Katsura Hashino states that he worked on previous Atlus titles such as Shin Megami Tensei III, Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5. Persona composer Shoji Meguro is returning to do ReFantazio's soundtrack and Nier: Automata concept artist Koda Kazuma is contributing as a guest artist.

ReFantazio's story follows the protagonist as he fights for the throne after the kingdom's ruler gets assassinated. Anyone of any social class is able to become the next king as long as they get the people's support. The kingdom is filled with machinery and vehicles designed by Ikuto Yamashita, who also worked on Neon Genesis Evangelion.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson has starred in numerous high-profile movies, including Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron, and has been rumored to play the next James Bond for some time now. But it appears that Taylor-Johnson is becoming more annoyed by people asking him if he'll be the next 007.

In an interview with the Associated Press, the actor was asked if he is getting sick of being asked about the Bond rumors. After being asked, he jokingly responded with, "You sick of asking the question?" This prompted the interviewer to respond by saying, "I want to know. So no." The two then shared a laugh, but once that was over, he cut the interview short, walking away with a simple, "Alright, have a good one."

Taylor-Johnson has been tight-lipped about whether he'll be the next Bond for the last month. In a previous interview, he was asked the same question and responded by saying, "I can only really talk about the other things I'm going to show and tell."

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The success of Amazon's Fallout TV show has made Fallout games more popular than ever. However, for anyone looking to explore the radioactive post-apocalypse in a new way, Humble's Fallout RPG And 3D Miniatures bundle is a great way to check out the Fallout Wasteland Warfare tabletop game. The bundle includes everything you need to play the game, including rulebooks, gameplay scenarios, and even downloadable STL models you can print using a 3D printer. Don't worry if you don't own a 3D printer--many public libraries and community colleges offer 3D printing services that cost just a few cents per print, and there are online businesses that will print and ship to you.

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As for what you get in Humble's Fallout RPG And 3D Miniatures bundle, the deal offers three pricing tiers. The cheapest option is just $1 and includes PDFs of the Wasteland Warfare core rulebook, stater guide, character cards, and pre-made combat scenarios. You also get a 3D printable model of the Fallout Wasteland Warfare: Ruined Red Rocket terrain expansion.

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Deals on SSDs aren't as plentiful--or as significant--as they were last year, but right now, you can score a nice discount on some lightning-fast storage for your PS5 or PC. At Amazon, the Lexar 1TB NM790 SSD is on sale for $80, a nice 27% discount when compared to its usual price of $110. It includes a heatsink as well, so that saves you some more cash and means it's already properly configured for installation in your PS5.

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Lexar 1TB SSD

This SSD has some pretty good specs for its price. It has up to 7,400MB/s read and 6,500MB/s write speeds, uses up to 40% less power when compared to DRAM cache-enabled PCIe Gen 4 SSDs, and it comes with a five-year warranty. It far exceeds the minimum speed requirement for the PS5 as well (5,500MB/s).

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes takes you to Allraan, a land that has enjoyed relative peace for a time, and is now on the verge of a terrible war. As a corrupt empire greedily looks at its neighbors, a disparate group must band together to lead the resistance. Here's our Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes guides hub to help you with your adventure.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes guides hubGeneral mechanics and activities

How long to beat - Learn about the campaign length and how many hours you're likely to spend just to finish the game.

Fast travel - You don't have to roam all over these lands solely on foot.

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Most characters in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes are aware of the main character's leadership qualities. However, there's someone who presents a tough challenge since you have to prove your worth in battle. There are certain restrictions, too. Here's our guide on how to recruit Reyna in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

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How to recruit Reyna in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

You can recruit Reyna in the village of Dabavin. You visit this location as part of the story, well after the Hishahn arc and once you get past the Shandar Ridge. Once there, you'll see a knight clad in black armor waiting for you by the dock.

Reyna wants you to rock her to the core. Interacting with her leads to a mock battle, and you have to deal a total of roughly 1,500 damage. Oh, and you're limited to just three turns.

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You get to meet dozens of potential allies in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. One, in particular, teaches a relaxing minigame, though getting him to join permanently requires a bit of effort. Here's our guide on how to find a Wheel-eyed Bream so you can recruit Huang in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

How to recruit Huang in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

You can recruit Huang once you've given him a Wheel-eyed Bream, a unique fish that can be found in a specific area of the game world. But first, you might want to know how to get to this point:

• Huang can be found in the eastern portion of Hishahn, a city you'll visit a few hours into the campaign. There, you'll also meet Carrie, who unlocks the fast travel mechanic.
• Talk to Huang and tell him that you like fishing, and he'll give you a Bamboo Rod.
• Now that you have a fishing rod, you can use various fishing spots denoted by a rod icon.
• To successfully catch fish and other sea creatures, you must wait for fish to bite the lure. This will cause a noticeable splash on the water.
• When this occurs, press the interact button (i.e. "A" on an Xbox gamepad or "X" on a PlayStation gamepad). Nowa will reel in the catch.
• After you acquire all the creatures in a spot, you can return after a few minutes to see that they've all respawned.

Chatting with Huang unlocks the fishing minigame.Where to find the Wheel-eyed Bream for Huang

The Wheel-eyed Bream in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is needed to recruit Huang. To get it, exit Hishahn and follow the road to the east until you see the entrance to the Seaside Cavern. Don't enter the dungeon. Instead, walk along the cliffside area to the left until you see a fishing rod icon. This is a well-hidden fishing spot and the only place you can find Wheel-eyed Bream.

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes takes place in the vast lands of Allraan. Numerous villages and cities dot the continent, with disparate races vying for control. Naturally, your adventure leads you to visit these locales, but you don't have to explore the whole place on foot. Here's our guide on how to fast travel in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

How to fast travel in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

You can unlock fast travel once you recruit a mage named Carrie. She can be found in the city of Hishahn, which you get to visit a few hours into the campaign. Carrie materializes in three areas, and you need to speak to her when she pops up:

• Along the central lane.
• Further to the east, in front of a couple of stalls.
• Across the bridge to the southern lane.

Once you've chatted with Carrie three times, she'll join your forces. This unlocks fast travel in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

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