GameSkinny Weekend Download: PUBG is a Crime, Weedcraft Lights Up, PSN IDs Change, and More

It’s the weekend again, and GameSkinny’s Weekend Download is back. 

Here’s most of everything we published this week in one easy to digest roundup, including news regarding Nepal’s criminalization of PUBG; the release of Weedcraft Inc; Nintendo teasing new Smash stuffs, PSN IDs finally changing, and much, much more. 

As usual, we’ve added links in case you find a headline that tickles your fancy and want to read more. We’ve also broken things down by category to make it easy to find what you’re looking for. And finally, we’ve left out posts that are now meaningless because the event or sale has already ended. 

Sit back. Relax. Enjoy.  

• Nepal Makes Playing PUBG a Crime, But Is It Just a Scapegoat for a Larger Problem?
  PUBG might be a crime in Kathmandu now, but the ruling masks other, fundamental issues in Nepalese society. Read more. 
  
  
• Nintendo Quietly Teases Stage Builder for Smash Bros. Ultimate
  A new Nintendo Switch commercial casually shows Stage Builder mode for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in a way that suggests it might not have been an accident. Read more. 

• PSN Online ID Change Rolls Out for All PS4 Owners Today
  PlayStation 4 owners can change their PSN Online IDs starting today, though a range of potential issues remains from the test period. Read more. Read more. 
  
  
• Inside Xbox Coming April 16, Promises Rage 2, Pre-E3 News, and More
  The hour-long Inside Xbox presentation will also have information about new backwards compatibility games, Game Pass additions, and the Sea of Thieves’ anniversary update. Read more. 

• CD Projekt Red Hiring Release Manager for GWENT, Cyberpunk 2077
  While a job opening for Cyberpunk 2077 has the internet ablaze with speculation, it’s not clear the highly-anticipated RPG is closer to getting a release date. Read more. 

• Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Shoots For May Release
  The release of Sniper Elite V2 isn’t far off. Here’s what we know about the release date, price, extras, and multiplayer for the upgraded version. Read more. 

• Resident Evil 2 All Rewards Unlock DLC Now Available
  Unlocking all of RE2 Remake’s special extras just got a lot easier thanks to a new and inexpensive bit of DLC. Read more. 

• Fallout 76 Patch 8 to Add Non-Cosmetic Premium Item
  Patch 8 lets players spend money to buy Repair Kits in a marked departure from the game’s previous stance on premium item microtransactions. Read more. 

• Lucky Friends and Avatar Poses Making Their Way to Pokemon GO
  Pokemon GO is getting a new update bringing avatar poses for multiple situations and a streamlined method for getting Lucky Pokemon. Read more. 
  
  
• Pokemon GO Eggstravaganza Introduces Shiny Buneary, Candy Bonuses, More
  The 2019 Eggstravaganza Event will make Egg hatching faster, increase chances of finding certain Baby Pokemon, and extend the effects of certain items, among other things. Read more. 

• Overwatch’s Storm Rising Event Will Run April 16 to May 6
  Overwatch’s newest event picks up the fight against Doomfist, and it may be time for a new character to join the ranks. Read more. 

• Surviving Mars: Green Planet Expansion Announced, Brings Terraforming
  Surviving Mars is finally getting its first expansion in Green Planet. Finally, the game will be getting a much-requested terraforming feature. Read more. 

• NISA Bringing Utawarerumono: Zan to PlayStation 4 Fall 2019
  Zan is an action RPG re-imagining of Mask of Deception and will feature 12 playable heroes from the Utawarerumono universe, along with multiplayer and fully animated cutscenes. Read more. 

• PlayStation 4 to Support Disney+ Streaming Service Starting November 12
  The Disney investors’ livestream provided information about new Disney+ exclusives, offline viewing, and game consoles that could support Disney+ in the future. Read more. 

• New Video Game Streaming Platform Hopes to Make Retro Accessible
  Antstream will offer a subscription-based service with a curated selection of several hundred games and is expected to launch this summer. Read more. 

• Lightstream Expands Streaming Services, Acquires GameWisp Monetization Platform
  Lightstream continues to expand its services with the acquisition of GameWisp, offering streamers new ways to monetize their streams and reward viewers. Read more. 

• Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain Review — Polishing Out the Absurdity
  Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain is an interesting side entry with new mechanics and a new look. It’s just too bad there’s something missing from the formula to make it truly great. Read more. 
  
  
• Weedcraft Inc Review: Familiar But Robust Foray into the Weed Business Sim Genre
  Weedcraft Inc doesn’t do anything amazing, but it’s your best bet if you want to grow and sell weed in a video game. Read more. 

• CryoFall Early Access Impressions: We’ve Played This Game Before, Many Times
  You’ve already played this survival sim about a hundred times before, but hey, now it’s in 2D with a slightly revamped skill system, so that makes it different…right? Read more. 

• Vaporum Review: Not Quite BioShock or Grimrock
  Vaporum is a throwback to an old-school genre, but it doesn’t bring about a renaissance for the grid-based dungeon crawler on console. Read more. 
  

• Why the School Setting is Perfect for Trails of Cold Steel
  School settings aren’t regarded as ingredients for the best RPGs in most cases, but Trails of Cold Steel uses it in a unique way to turn tropes and expectations on their head. Read more. 

• Football Fantasy Interview: Turning Football Into A Tabletop RPG
  We interview Football Fantasy creator Samuel Ashton Roberts about his successful Kickstarter campaign, and what inspired him to mash up football with tabletop RPG gaming! Read more. 

• What’s Happening with Local Multiplayer?
  Here is what is going on with local co-op multiplayer gaming and its development. Read more. 
  

• How to Beat the Guardian Ape in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
  Looking for ways to beat the Guardian Ape boss in Sekiro? This guide is all about how to do just that with ease and efficiency. Read more. 

• Best Armor in Outward and Where to Find It
  Here are five of the best armor sets in Outward and short instructions on how to get them all. Read more. 

• Outward Complete Skill Locations Guide
  Whether you want to become a rune sage, master the path of the wild hunter, or learn the ways of the shaman, we can show you every skill trainer you need to find in Outward! Read more. 

• How to Cook Meat with a Campfire in Conan Exiles
  Can’t figure out how to start the campfire and actually get meat to cook? We show one simple trick to light the fire and avoid starvation in Conan Exiles. Read more. 

• How to Get Thick Leather in Conan Exiles: Creature Locations and Item Drops
  Thick hide can be found by hunting certain animals in Conan Exiles. This guide provides a list of animals, their locations, and the crafting items they drop. Read more. 

• How to Clear the Long Road as Fast as Possible in Risk of Rain 2
  The Long Road doesn’t have to be so long. Check this out to see how to clear this arduous task a bit faster. Read more. 

• How to Get All Apparel Items in The Division 2’s Apparel Event #1: Invasion
  The Division 2’s first Invasion Apparel Event is here. This guide tells you what the event is, what new cosmetic items are up for grabs, and how to get Invasion Apparel Cache Keys. Read more. 

• The Division 2: Hidden (Hydden) Hotel Locations
  Having trouble finding the hidden hotels scattered across The Division 2? Check out this guide and discover them all. Read more. 

• The Division 2 Demolitionist Specialization Guide: Best Skills and Talents
  These are the best skills and talents for the Demolitionist specialization in The Division 2., helping you max the critical chance for the specialization and more. Read more. 

• The Division 2 Survivalist Specialization Guide: Best Skills and Talents
  Survivalist specialization can get extremely dangerous with this special build of skills and talents in The Division 2. Read more. 

• How to Find Printer Filament in The Division 2
  What’s printer filament? Why’s it important? We’re here to explain that with this guide to The Division 2. Read more. 

• Elder Scrolls Blades Chests Guide — How To Farm Gold Chests Effectively
  Tired of waiting three hours for useless silver chests? Our guide shows you how to game the system and discard them at will to only open gold chests! Read more. 
  
  
• Mortal Kombat 11 Fatality Guide
  Finish your fights in style with our guide to every Mortal Kombat 11 fatality. Read more. 

• Best Standard Hearthstone Decks for Rise of Shadows Meta
  The Rise of Shadows meta will be tough to beat, but here are nine best decks that will help you get to the legendary rank in Hearthstone faster this season. Read more. 

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