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Microsoft is working on multiple new Halo projects, but what are they and when will we learn about them? It might not be a whole lot longer until Halo's future comes into focus. Halo Studios has announced that it will share more information about what's next for Halo at the Halo World Championships event this October.In a blog post, Halo Studios said it's observed "a fair amount of speculation about when and where more details might emerge" about the next Halo projects currently underway. "We don't usually comment on such matters, but this time we want to enter the chat and share a little more perspective for Halo fans who might be on the fence about whether to attend this year's event," the developer said.It was at last year's Halo World Championships that Microsoft revealed the "A New Dawn" trailer that showed off concepts for new Halo projects in the Unreal Engine, including Project Foundry. This was also when Microsoft announced that 343 Industries was rebranding as Halo Studios.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Sometimes, it’s hard to justify taking a leap into a brand new, massive video game as an investment of your time and money. Open-World games can often easily justify their costs so long as players are able to click with them on a base level. These are some of the best Open-World games with Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews to help make the decision to pick them up a bit easier.

Are you eager to capture and summon BTs in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach? Yes, this action is totally possible in the game, and it leads to some of the most exciting battles thus far. We've got all the details you need to help you with this mechanic.How to capture and summon BTs in Death Stranding 2If you want to capture BTs, then you need to progress further into the campaign until you reach Episode 8: Deluge. As you tackle various orders, you'll eventually receive a mission to deliver the Cryptobiote Variants to the Chronobiologist. Completing this task unlocks the Chronobiologist's facility as part of the Chiral Network. What's more, you'll also be able to fabricate a new item known as an EX Capture Grenade. How to craft an EX Capture GrenadeIt's time to capture BTs in Death Stranding 2. First, you need to craft an EX Capture Grenade. Fabricating it costs 120x chiral crystals, 30x resins, and 25x special alloys. The good news is that each crafting process nets you five of these items. Fighting Catcher BTs and capturing themWith the EX Capture Grenade, you should be able to "catch the Catchers," so to speak. Here's what you need to do:Go to any area where BTs spawn. Then, if you see a Gazer or Watcher, let it spot you.When Hunters appear--i.e. not the Golden Hunter variants--let them drag you down into the tar. This will transport you to a nearby area where a Catcher BT emerges.Fight the Catcher BT normally until its health bar is low enough--i.e. red color.When the Catcher BT opens its mouth at this stage, toss an EX Capture Grenade straight into its maw. It will be petrified before turning into dust.All you need to do now is pick up the BT Crystal that it left behind. Summoning BTs during battlesOnce you have your first BT Crystal, you'll have a chance to summon BTs in Death Stranding 2. Here's the gist:You can only summon BTs if you're currently fighting another Catcher.Open your inventory and check the Specials tab. There, you'll see the BT Crystal with the type of monster that you captured.Activating a BT Crystal costs chiral crystals, too, so make sure you have enough.The summoned BT will take on your gargantuan opponent. This creature has its own health bar, and it can stay on the battlefield for up to three minutes only.Your Catcher enemy will consider your summoned creature as a huge threat. It will likely ignore you, so you'll be able to shoot it or toss grenades at it with impunity.Moreover, if your target is at low health and it's a different type of Catcher, you can throw an EX Capture Grenade to add it to your collection.That does it for our guide on how to capture and summon BTs in Death Stranding 2. It's basically like playing Pokemon, except the monsters you're dealing with are nowhere near as cute.Lastly, since we mentioned the Chronobiologist earlier, you might be interested in a couple of NPCs with unlockable rewards. They're none other than the Pizza Chef and the Ghost Hunter.Humanity yearns to be interconnected once more, and it's up to you to deliver the goods. If you need more help, then we've got you covered in our Death Stranding 2 guides hub.

The release date of Kaiju No. 8 season 2 is fast approaching, and fans will soon have a closer look at the new and improved version of Kafka Hibino. The pilot episode is dropping this July as part of the 2025 summer anime lineup, and fans around the world are incredibly excited. Kafka’s journey as a Japanese Defense Force member is set to resume, and there’s no stopping him from fighting against the Kaijus.

Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva on Blu-ray $16.22 (was $25) | Restocked on June 30 See at Amazon See at Crunchyroll With a new Professor Layton game on the way, now is a great time to get reacquainted with the crime-solving sleuth. You can do just that with Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva, which finally released on Blu-ray in North America on May 27. Amazon sold out of full-priced copies at launch, but the animated film is back in stock as of June 30. Best of all, it's on sale for only $16 (was $25) at Amazon and Crunchyroll.The original DVD release is out of print and tends to be sold for high prices, so fans should snag the Blu-ray while they can. Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva on Blu-ray $16.22 (was $25) | Restocked on June 30 The new Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Blu-ray includes both the original Japanese language track and its English dub. That includes Christopher Robin Miller as Professor Layton--a role that he first took up with the original Nintendo games--and several other familiar voices from the games.While the film has been available on streaming platforms before, this is the first time that it has received a Blu-ray release in the US. Along with the 100-minute film, you'll get the original trailers as extras. See at Amazon See at Crunchyroll For those unfamiliar, Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva is the first animated feature based on the popular detective series. "Shortly after taking the young Luke under his wing, the world-famous Professor Layton finds himself humming along to the tune of an age-old mystery," the official plot synopsis for the film reads. "When an old student calls upon the professor for help, his investigation leads him to a night at the opera. But what starts off as a riveting night of song is quickly transposed into a game of eternal life or death. Can Layton and Luke solve this deadly puzzle in time? Or is a devious dissonance lying in wait?"Continue Reading at GameSpot

Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works $54.70 (was $75) | Limited Time Deal See at Amazon Persona fans can get the recently translated Persona 5 Royal art book for its best price yet. Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works is on sale for $54.70 (was $75) at Amazon. This is a limited-time deal with limited availability. At the time of writing, 20% of Amazon's stock has already been claimed by Atlus fans. Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works $54.70 (was $75) | Limited Time Deal This is essentially a two-in-one art book, as you're getting an in-depth look at both Persona 5 and its enhanced and expanded edition, Persona 5 Royal.Because it covers two games, this recently translated work is bigger than the average video game art book. The 544-page hardcover is filled with artwork from the earliest stages of development to materials used to promote the finished games.The concept art, sketches, character illustrations, and design drawings are accompanied by commentary from the development team throughout. It also includes an exclusive interview with Persona series artist Shigenori Soejima.If you're interested in picking up a book that takes an in-depth look at the art direction of one of the most stylish games in its genre, you probably shouldn't wait too long. Official Design Works books covering older entries in the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series have been out of print for years. See at Amazon If you haven't played it, Persona 5 tells the story of the Phantom Thieves, high school students who save people from the twisted desires of those around them by awakening the power of their true selves. It's wonderfully weird stuff, and worth checking out. It's available on all modern platforms, and since it has been out for a few years, you can usually get a pretty good deal on the incredible RPG that'll keep you busy for dozens of hours. If you really want to spoil yourself, you can also check out this collector's edition for Persona 5 Royal. The 1 More Edition is back in stock for its original $120 retail price for Nintendo Switch.Continue Reading at GameSpot