Sony is much more than just a console manufacturer. The tech giant has its fingers in a wide number of pies, including but not limited to music, film, TV, and games – all of which Sony also makes hardware for. According to a new report, Sony is set to announce …
Read More »The original Pokémon Snap is coming to Nintendo Switch Online
For many, Pokémon Snap (1999) holds a special place in their heart, with the Nintendo 64 game offering Pokémon fans their first proper look at these pocket monsters in a 3D environment. As they have been doing since its launch, the Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack service is seeing one …
Read More »Persona 5 Royal might come to Switch after all
For some, the most exciting announcement at Microsoft’s Xbox showcase was the reveal that Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal are going multiplatform. Unfortunately, no Switch versions of any of these games were announced despite the platform’s portable nature lending itself nicely to the genre. That …
Read More »Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct announced
While both Sony and Microsoft showed their faces at the recently-concluded Summer Game Fest / not E3 event, Nintendo was noticeably absent. In a few short days however, the console manufacturer will be hosting a 20 minute-long Nintendo Direct dedicated to the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Making the announcement on …
Read More »TLOU’s standalone multiplayer game detailed
Ever since Naughty Dog announced that they were spinning The Last of Us Part II’s originally-planned multiplayer mode into a standalone experience, fans have been eagerly awaiting for more news on the game. Finally, the studio has started to speak on the game, offering the first details while also claiming …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 1 announced for PS5 and PC
The 2022 Summer Game Fest Showcase concluded with the official confirmation of, and a trailer for The Last of Us Part 1: A from the ground up remake of the near decade old PlayStation 3 classic. What’s more, the game is launching in September for PlayStation 5, with a PC …
Read More »Microsoft to follow PlayStation with limited-time game demos
For many, Xbox Game Pass is seen as being one of the best deals in gaming, offering hundreds of games for a relatively low monthly price. That being said, one area where PlayStation has managed to outdo Microsoft is with their recent offering of limited-time game trials to PS Plus …
Read More »Sony Bend unveils new logo and teases next game
Sony’s Bend Studio is known best for working on 2019’s open-world zombie game ‘Days Gone’. Despite support from fans, the studio confirmed that a sequel is not in development. That being said, the team have now offered the first official details on their upcoming new IP while also unveiling their …
Read More »Partial line-up of upcoming Xbox showcase leaks
Following last week’s PlayStation State of Play, Microsoft is readying up for their own Summer Game Fest-related showcase. Taking place on the 12th of June, Microsoft’s Xbox and Bethesda Showcase is said to include “amazing titles coming from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and our partners around the world”. Thanks to …
Read More »20 million PS5s have officially been sold
Sony’s PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, right in the middle of a global pandemic. This has had a huge impact on the industry as a whole – particularly when it comes to hardware. As such, it is impressive to see that despite everything, Sony has now officially sold more …
Read More »June’s free PS Plus games officially revealed
Just a few short days ago, the list of games being given away for free as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential subscription leaked. Now, Sony have officially announced the line-up, confirming that God of War is indeed being given away for free. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »Xbox is giving away a free game for Pride month
Each year across the world, millions of people celebrate Pride month. Xbox has outwardly been a supporter of the cause in the past, and this year is no different, with the console manufacturer giving away a free game on Steam while also donating to charities. Making the announcement on their …
Read More »AC Origins, For Honor and more coming to Game Pass in June
Microsoft refuses to let up with its consistent addition of new games to its Game Pass subscription service. Though not the biggest month ever, the console manufacturer has now announced what games will be joining the service during the first half of June. Making the announcement on the Xbox Blog, …
Read More »AyaNeo details Air and Air Pro consoles and new Air Plus model with a ‘Mendocino’ APU
AyaNeo has a string of new portable gaming systems on the way. This week, the company revealed new details for its Air and Air Pro consoles, and also announced the new Air Plus model, which will feature AMD's recently announced and upcoming ‘Mendocino' APU. AyaNeo has recently announced the Air …
Read More »The Ayn Loki is looking like a great Steam Deck alternative
Steam Deck rivals have been popping up quite frequently, but the Ayn Loki seems to have a lot of the competition beat. Based on pricing and overall spec, the Loki may be the best alternative to the Deck so far. As shared by Retro Dodo (via VideoCardz), Ayn is working …
Read More »PS5 stock shortages will [hopefully] be fully gone by 2024
Launching late 2020 smack in the middle of a global pandemic, the PlayStation 5 has struggled with major supply issues. Though Sony has managed to sell more than 17 million units, this figure falls far behind the PS4’s numbers. Unfortunately, while it seems supply constraints will continue for now, Sony …
Read More »80% of PlayStation game spending is digital
As the years have progressed and the video game industry matures, we have seen a shift in purchasing trends from physical media to digital. This ratio of physical to digital has been changing with each year. According to Sony now, 80% of their game sales are digital, possibly representing the …
Read More »Electronics company claims new Xbox Series and PS5 Pro consoles coming by 2024
Due to on-going stock shortages and pandemic-related game delays, it still feels like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S console generation has barely begun. Early adopters haven't had many next-gen only releases yet, but it looks like Sony and Microsoft may be planning to introduce more powerful hardware already. Last …
Read More »The full PS Plus Premium game list has leaked
Sony recently unveiled all manner of details surrounding the upcoming PlayStation Plus revamp, which is set to go live over the course of June 2022. One thing that they unfortunately failed to mention is the full selection of games which would be coming to the service. Fortunately, the list seems …
Read More »New InFamous and Sly games to be announced this year
Prior to working on the highly popular Ghost of Tsushima, Sucker Punch Productions were known best for creating the Sly Cooper franchise for the PS2 and InFamous for the PS3/4. Both franchises have not seen a new release in almost a decade – and both are reportedly making grand returns …
Read More »The new PlayStation Plus will be updated twice a month with more games
Though it feels like forever since the rumours began which claimed that Sony was working on a revamp of their PlayStation Plus subscription service, the new PS Plus Extra and Premium are set to finally go live across different markets throughout the month of June. Ahead of this launch, Sony …
Read More »Babylon’s Fall is getting a visual upgrade
Babylon’s Fall launched earlier this year to middling reviews at best, with the game – intended as a live service title – seeing next to no players. Despite this, the team at PlatinumGames are determined to steer the ship around, and have now detailed the latest set of improvements coming …
Read More »Sniper Elite 5, Farming Simulator and more coming to Game Pass
Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service offers a robust and ever-evolving library of games for a relatively small monthly fee. The next set of titles coming to the service has now been announced, and it includes a number of exciting day-one releases. Making the announcement on the Xbox Blog, Megan Spurr, …
Read More »Multiple Silent Hill projects have been detailed
Recently we reported that a new rumour has surfaced claiming that horror studio Bloober Team have been tasked with remaking the classic survival horror game Silent Hill 2. This seems to be but one cog in a much larger plan by Konami for a franchise revival, with multiple new Silent …
Read More »V-Bucks you buy on PlayStation are no longer locked to the system
Being a free-to-play game, Fortnite makes almost all of its money from selling in-game cosmetic items and battle passes – both of which require the use of an in-game currency called V-Bucks. Previously, spending real-world money on V-Bucks would lock the currency to one system. Fortunately this is now no …
Read More »Apex Legends has brought in $2 Billion for EA so far
Apex Legends launched in a surprise manner back in early 2019 as a fresh take on the battle royale genre, offering a third prong in the Fortnite / PUBG duopoly present at the time. This helped the game carve a significant chunk of the market for itself, now having made …
Read More »Bloober Team rumoured to be working on a PlayStation exclusive Silent Hill 2 remake
For years now we have been hearing MANY contradictory rumours surrounding a potential remake of the classic PS1 horror game Silent Hill. Independently of these rumours, a new leak has sprung up suggesting that Polish studio Bloober Team is working on a remake of Silent Hill’s sequel: Silent Hill 2. …
Read More »Aya introduces three Neo portable consoles to compete against Steam Deck
Aya, the company behind the Neo and the Neo Next portable gaming systems, is preparing to update its line-up with new devices. As part of the mainline, we will get AyaNeo 2, but Aya will also release the AyaNeo Air as its new entry-level console and the AyaNeo Slide as …
Read More »Bloober Team announces “significant license and distribution agreement” with Sony
Bloober Team have been one of the core horror-focused video game studios currently operating in the industry. Responsible for the likes of Layers of Fear, Blair Witch and – most recently – The Medium, the Polish studio has now announced a new “significant license and distribution agreement with Sony Interactive Entertainment.”
Read More »Nintendo’s controversial NSO Expansion Pack service is officially a success
While the PC market has allowed for multiplayer games to be freely played online without any issues, all three console manufacturers offer subscription services for online play. Nintendo’s most recent service, the Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack has seemingly been performing well despite the initial controversy. The Nintendo Switch Online’s …
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