GameSkinny Weekend Download: Sony Partners With Microsoft, Plus Rage 2, Super Mario Maker, More

We skipped last week, but GameSkinny’s Weekend Download is back.

This week we have Sony partnering with Microsoft, PUBG getting slapped with restrictive modes, and Nintendo dropping way too much news on Super Mario Maker 2.

Outside of that, World of Warcraft Classic finally got a release date, news games were announced for the Genesis Mini, three big digital storefronts have three big sales going on. We also spoke to Asobo Studios about A Plague Tale: Innocence, reviewed Sniper Elite V2 Remastered, and wrote way too many guides on new and old games alike. 

Sit back. Relax. Enjoy. It’s the weekend. What else are you gonna’ do? Play video games? 

• Sony and Microsoft Partner For Gaming, Technology Solutions
  Sony and Microsoft have unexpectedly partnered to focus on “new innovations to enhance customer experiences in their direct-to-consumer entertainment platforms and AI solutions.” Read more. 
• Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Reveals New Modes, New Parts, and So Much More
  Stage share returns to Super Mario Maker, with multiplayer, story mode, and whole lot more. Read more. 
• WoW Classic Releasing August 27— Here’s How to Sign Up for Beta
  Where and how to sign up for the World of Warcraft Classic beta, and when to expect release. Read more. 
• PUBG Mobile Encouraging Responsible Play with New Management System
  Following several recent PUBG bans, the mobile version is getting a new management system worldwide, designed to promote time management and responsible gameplay. Read more. 
• Sega Genesis Mini Gets 10 More Titles Announced, Includes Street Fighter II
  Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition joins the fight on the Sega Genesis Mini this September. Read more. 
• New Call of Duty Mobile Info Surface as Beta Testing Draws Closer
  Call of Duty: Mobile multiplayer modes, loadouts, customization options and more get some attention in a new Activision blog post. Read more. 
• Monster Hunter: World Gets Free, Limited-Time Demo
  The demo is only available for a limited time and lets players experience a big helping of what the main game has to offer and carry that data to the main game. Read more.  
• Red Dead Online Leaves Beta With Big Additions
  After months in beta, Red Dead Redemption 2’s online component is now available with a full official launch and a ton of tweaks and extra features! Read more. 
• Ghost Recon Breakpoint Is Another Epic Store Exclusive
  Ubisoft’s recently announced Ghost Recon sequel is yet another jewel in the Epic Games Store’s crown. Read more. 
• Pokemon GO Extraordinary Raid Week Includes Shiny Lapras Day
  Pokemon GO players are getting the chance to obtain some extra powerful, and potentially Shiny, Raid bosses next week, with some other special events planned as well. Read more. 
• New Details on Metro Exodus Expansion Pass Content
  We finally get some new info about Metro Exodus’ DLC expansion content, with the first round set to launch soon. Read more. 
• Here There Be Deals: Sales on Epic Games, Fanatical, Green Man Gaming Store Fronts
  Three big digital storefronts have three big deals going on right now. Here are some of the best deals and links to each sale. Read more. 
• Outer Wilds Becomes the Latest Epic Games Store Exclusive
  The announcement comes in an update from Mobius, where the studio lists a pretty important reason for the exclusivity deal. Read more.
• Ubisoft Releases Big The Division 2 Update Ahead of Operation Dark Hours
  The Division 2’s first raid is coming soon, and the patch makes a bunch of adjustments and improvements designed for a smoother experience when it does release. Read more. 
• Vambrace: Cold Soul Showcases World in First Feature Trailer
  The first of three trailers for Vambrace: Cold Soul is live. The Town showcases the game’s central hub. Read more. 
• It’s Minecraft’s 10th Anniversary! Minecraft Earth Is on the Way
  Minecraft’s anniversary is kicked off with a huge surprise: Beta registration for the upcoming title Minecraft Earth! Read more. 
• Barotrauma Hitting Steam Early Access June 5th, Try the Free Pre-alpha!
  Barotrauma’s June 5 Early Access build looks awesome, but you can try the pre-alpha for free if you want to get a feel for it. Read more. 

• Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Review: A War Dog Losing Its Bite
  Despite a graphical upgrade, Sniper Elite V2 Remastered shows its age in almost every way — but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good time. Read more.  

• A Plague Tale: Innocence Review — A Unique but Uneven Throwback to an Earlier Era of Video Games
  A Plague Tale: Innocence is an odd and often frustrating experience, with an escort mission front and center. There’s a lot here that makes it worth checking out, though, even if only once. Read more. 
• Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest Review — Fluid Combat but Stilted Story
  Druidstone nails turn-based combat, with some remarkably user-friendly options, but is held back somewhat by an uninteresting story. Read more.
• Figment Review: Pure Imagination
  Figment turns a touchy topic into an engaging puzzle adventure that’s filled with heart and some excellent setting and soundtrack designs. Read more. 
• Shakedown Hawaii Review: A Repetitive Biz Trip
  Shakedown Hawaii gets you into a business trip around a 16-bit world that sometimes leaves much to be desired. Read more. 

• 5 Reasons To Get Excited About The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr
  The Elder Scrolls Online is about to get a whole lot bigger and more dangerous when Elsweyr releases this summer. Here’s why you should be excited to play! Read more. 
• Asobo Studio’s Kevin Choteau Discusses the History and Brutality of A Plague Tale: Innocence
  Kevin Choteau, game director for Asobo Studio, discusses the historical inspirations and background of A Plague Tale: Innocence. Read more. 
• The Easter Egg You Missed in A Plague Tale: Innocence’s Post-Credits Scene
  A Plague Tale: Innocence caught the MCU bug and hid a huge reveal in its ending, post-credits scene. Here’s the easter egg you may have missed in the final moments. Read more. 
• Magic the Gathering: Mardu Top Tier Deck for WAR Standard
  Let your creatures die to win games with the help of Cruel Celebrant and Teysa Karlov in this top-tier Mardu deck for WAR Standard in MtG. Read more. 
• Rage 2 Won’t Start? Here Be Fixes!
  Can’t get Rage 2 to load at all, or get stuck on a black screen that never loads anywhere? We’ve rounded up all the current workarounds so you can get playing! Read more. 

• Rage 2 BFG 9000 Location Guide
  The BFG 9000 is one of Rage 2’s most badass guns. Here’s how to get it, how to find its location, and where to buy ammo for it. Read more. 
• How to Unlock All Cheat Codes in Rage 2
  Looking to boost your gameplay experience in Rage 2? Here are the locations of the Wasteland Wizard, who can sell you all the cheat codes you need. Read more. 
• All Ark Locations in Rage 2
  Rage 2’s wasteland is a dangerous place, but the weapons and abilities found at these Ark locations change the equation. Read more. 
  
• All Gold Bar Locations in Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
  There are 100 gold bars in Sniper Elite V2 Remastered. This guide shows you where all of the locations are. Read more. 
• All Wine Bottle Locations in Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
  Sniper Elite V2 Remastered has 37 collectible wine bottles. This guide has all of their locations. Read more. 
• Fill Out Your Shopping List with the Collectible Gifts of A Plague Tale: Innocence
  Amicia always has an eye out for something her friends might like. Search for and find all the collectible Gifts in A Plague Tale: Innocence with this to-the-point guide. Read more. 
• Finding All the Historical Curiosities in A Plague Tale: Innocence
  There’s a lot about 14th-century France that’s barely recognizable to modern players. Get a leg up by searching for and finding Curiosities, with the help of this guide to A Plague Tale: Innocence. Read more. 
• Discovering Hugo’s Herbarium in A Plague Tale: Innocence
  Hugo de Rune is many things, including an avid botanist. Help him discover all the collectible flowers in this short, illustrated guide to A Plague Tale: Innocence. Read more. 
• A Plague Tale: Innocence Crafting Guide — Best and Worst Upgrades
  A Plague Tale: Innocence, a new and grim IP from Asobo Studio, is out this week. If you want to survive the rat plague and the Inquisition, use our guide on how to craft the best tools. Read more. 
• Mordhau Toolbox Guide: Can We Fix It? Yes, We Can!
  Here’s how to use the toolbox in Mordhau: what you can build, what it all costs, and how to use it effectively. Read more. 
• Mordhau Not Responding? Try This
  Stuck at the starting screen? Here are a couple of possible solutions for fixing the freezing bug in Mordhau. Read more. 
• Fallout 76: Scout World Challenge Badge Exam Answers
  We’ve got the answers to Fallout 76’s athlete, archer, cook, code breaker, entomologist, herpetologist, medic, mammalogist, and swimmer tests! Read more. 
• Fallout 76: Order Of The Tadpole Quest Guide
  Want to rise through the Pioneer scouts and go from tadpole to possum scout? We show you how to start the quest and go through each of the four scouting virtues! Read more. 
• Fallout 76: Where To Find Pemmican
  Can’t find pemmican for the Backpacker possum badge? By completing the right repeatable quest, you can get three pieces in no time! Read more. 
• Fallout 76 Purveyor Legendary Vendor Location
  We know the Purveyor legendary vendor location in Fallout 76. This is where you can offload your junk equipment and find better weapons and armor. Read more. 
• Fallout 76: What is the Stimpak Diffuser, and Where do I Get One?
  There was a slight oversight in the tadpole badges as Bethesda accidentally forgot to add a required item for the medic badge. Whoops! Read More. 
• The Best Skills in Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
  Every character has a choice of skills when they level up, but which are the most useful in Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest? Read more. 
• Buyer’s Guide for the Best Items in Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
  Steelface’s Emporium has a wealth of weapons, equipment, and accessories to purchase, but only a few stand out in Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest. Read more. 
• Knights of the Card Table Heroes Guide
  Knights of the Card Table gives you 7 Heroes with their own unique abilities. Here’s how you can get, and use, them all. Read more. 
• Knights of the Card Table Weapon Guide
  Wondering what the best Knights of the Card Table weapon is and which Hero to use it with? Read on, dungeon traveler. Read more. 
• Where to Find Tasha in Sea of Thieves
  Looking for Tasha in Sea of Thieves? Look no further! Check out our guide to find her location and what she offers in the new Tall Tales mode. Read more. 
• Grim Dawn Ultimate Beginner’s Build Guide
  Not sure which mastery combo to pick or how to navigate the devotion system? We can show you exactly how to get into this grimdark fantasy ARPG and annihilate your enemies! Read more. 
• Another Eden Black Pearl Farming Guide
  Can’t seem to find any of the new black pearls? You’ll need to look in out of the way places in the Dragon Palace to start farming them and earn your rewards! Read more. 

Check back next weekend for another roundup of news, reviews, guides, and features.