Crime pays Rockstar is feeling charitable right now. All the wranglers and six shooters inRed Dead Onlineare getting a little richer thanks toa big boost to currency gainsthis weekend. The slumdogs of Los Santos get an equal (and maybe better!) opportunity to become millionaires. GTA Onlineplayers are getting double GTA$ (cash) and RP (essentially XP) this weekend for all sorts of stuff. Contact missions; the Doomsday Finale scenario; the Occupy, Hardest Target, and Juggernaut Adversary modes — all of these grant twice the rewards through April 24....

Courtesy of MAGIC! Yu Suzuki has shared a selection of new screenshots of the upcomingShenmue III. The pretty pictures come hot off the presses from MAGIC (which stands for Monaco Anime Game Interview Conferences, but is less fantastical sounding). The images (viaEurogamer) were sent out to over 71,000 Kickstarter backers who have collectively put down $6.5 million to see the Dreamcast classic in current-gen glory. If you missed out you can still throw money at the project — just head on over to theSlacker Backer campaign....

We also get a good look at the new mode Hitman 3: Freelanceris a new mode for the assassination game, set to arrive onJanuary 26, 2023. But ahead of that, IO Interactive is hosting a closed technical test in November. TheHitman 3: Freelancerclosed technical test will take place on November 3 through 7. The closed technical test will only be available on PC via Steam, and it will be a separate game, with a download code delivered by IO if you’re chosen....

Couch co-op games offer some of the best gaming experiences, especially in the competitiveFortniteBattle Royale. However, a system issue may disrupt these collaborative matches. Here’s how to fix the split screen not working inFortnite. Fortnite split screen not working solution Epic Gameshas rolled out an update that is crucial for fixing the previousFortnitesplit-screen issues. It’s important that youinstall a new patchto ensure the game works correctly. Additionally, a game restart may be necessary for the update to take effect....

If you’re interested in living out the legendary animeOne Pieceinside ofRoblox, thenBlox Fruitsis the game for you. You’ll sail the seas and amass plenty of great weapons and abilities likeGodhumanto become one of the most fearsome players in the game. Instinct, also known by the player base as Observation Haki, is a fantastic ability that allows you to dodge enemy attacks, see through walls and other solid surfaces, and more. This is a must-have ability in the game, especially as you progress into the Third Sea....

Of the three main currencies inSteamworld Build, rubies are the hardest to come by. They’re also one of the most useful, being essential to trading for items coming in by train. Also, unlike gold nuggets and cash, they can’t be traded for. So how do you get rubies? By my count, there are three ways to get rubies, so let’s go over them. Mine for rubies The most obvious way of getting more rubies is to mine for them....

What’re you buyin’? This magnum So you likely already havethe Red9by the time you come across the Broken Butterfly: so you’re good to go when it comes to basic handguns. But the Broken Butterfly is a completely different class of weapon (magnum). When and where do you pick it up? You just need to get to Chapter 7. You’ll get the Broken Butterfly from The Merchant starting in Chapter 7 As Leon and Ashley prepare to take on the horrors that await them in the castle in Chapter 7, you’ll also have the opportunity to buy the Broken Butterfly magnum....

Guacamelee!, Monaco, Gone Home, and more For those looking for deals, theSteam saleisn’t the only game in town. TheHumble Store, made famous for itsHumble Bundles, has been having its own winter sale, marking games down up to 75% while giving a portion of the revenues to charity. The sale was scheduled to end today, but has been extended for this “encore” until January 3. This encore will feature all of the best-selling deals that appeared through the sale’s normal run....

According to a report over atFiringSquad, Sony and Midway have both decided to opt out of the first ever public E for All Expo. The expo will also not be attended by Sega, Capcom, and NCSoft; Microsoft have also yet to decide whether or not they’ll participate this year. The party is not yet over for the expo, which takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 18-21, as a couple industry heavyweights have agreed to bring chips, soda, and maybe a few games....

By the time you max out your character there might be content World of Warcraftupdates have been exceedingly slow, and although it’s obvious why, a lot of other MMOs are picking up the slack.Shadowlandshas slowed to a crawl in recent months, as we wait for the next big content patch to drop. The hope is that it actually delivers a huge new area and tons of stuff to do, but a lot of folks are speculating that it’s going to be a small to mid-sized update....

In case I didn’t cover all the bases well enough, the demo forMadden NFL Football 2009hit bothPSNandXbox Liveyesterday. I took the glorious opportunity to download the title on both platforms. I have to say, I’m quite happy with what I am seeing thus far. Last year,Maddenwas all about the individual. Players got new “weapons” tags reminiscent ofNFL 2Kseries. The circular icons underneath the player’s feet allowed people to readily recognize what player was best at, regardless of skill position....

I don’t care who you are or what your religion is (one can make a pretty good case for the Holy Trinity existing inMega Man, by the by; in Light we pray), it’s always funny to watch the Blue Bomber interact with spikes. Unless you’re the one trying to get him across them, that is. Here’s a charmingly animated video in whichMega Mandoes just what I have described. He interacts with spikes....

Hold me closer, tiny dancer Every month this year,Pokémonplayers around the world have been able to download a new digital creature to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary, one that’s not available through normal gameplay. The final Pokémon featured this way is Meloetta, previously only available to people who playedPokémon BlackorWhiteor the sequels. The good news is that this Meloetta is available without the need for code cards or anything but your 3DS, your game and an internet connection....