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PS5 Update Totally Messing Up Graphics In Final Fantasy XVI And Other Games
17.9.2024
Final Fantasy XVI is finally out on PC today, but it’s PlayStation 5 where some players are facing unexpected issues so far. A new firmware update for the console appears to have severely broken something related to the game’s performance mode, with players reporting giant, screen-tearing glitches...
Everything You Need To Know About Diablo 4's Infernal Hordes
17.9.2024
Diablo 4’s Infernal Hordes bring the onslaught of hell itself, but what exactly is this mode about, and what is the purpose of embarking on a quest for massive bloodshed? You know, beyond the natural satisfaction.Read more
Final Fantasy 16's Producer Says Please Don't Make 'Inappropriate' Mods
16.9.2024
On September 17, the previously PS5-exclusive RPG Final Fantasy 16 finally arrives on PC. Of course, that means that people will start to mod the game, adding or tweaking content. But if you are one of those modders, please know that the game’s producer doesn’t want any naughty stuff, okay?Read more
Next Battlefield Returns To Modern Day, Wants To Be Like Battlefield 3
16.9.2024
The next Battlefield promises a return to the Call of Duty competitor’s “core” after 2021's futuristic sequel drove many longtime fans away. The man in charge, longtime Respawn head Vince Zampella, cites Battlefield 3 and 4 as the peak of the series that the currently untitled Battlefield 6 will...
There's A Way To Play Cult Of The Lamb With Online Co-Op
16.9.2024
Among everything added to the Cult of the Lamb Unholy Alliance update, the centerpiece is undoubtedly the new co-op mode. It allows two players to take control of the eponymous lamb and a devious goat to go on crusades and manage the cult together. One arguable drawback is that it’s only meant...
Diablo 4 Players Have Spent $150 Million On Skins And Microtransactions
16.9.2024
Blizzard’s 2023 action RPG dungeon looter Diablo 4 has been criticized for its microtransactions and pricey skins. But apparently, that hasn’t stopped plenty of players from spending over $100 million on in-game cosmetics and other items since it launched.Read more
Flappy Bird Creator Says He's Not Involved In The Hit Game's Return Amid References To NFTs and Crypto Arise
16.9.2024
Mega mobile hit Flappy Bird made a surprise return last week but something seemed off. Despite first-person language using “I” in the announcement, there was no mention of the twitchy arcade-style game’s original creator. Now after investigations into the company behind Flappy Bird’s comeback have...
12,000 Fake Nintendo And Sega Consoles To Be Destroyed In Major Retro Gaming Bust
16.9.2024
An alleged vintage gaming trafficking ring was recently busted up in Italy. Authorities say 12,000 counterfeit copies of the Atari, SNES, and Sega Genesis, collectively housing millions of pirated games, have been seized and will be destroyed. Now, 12,000 fewer people will be subjected to running...
Elden Ring Is Real Cheap For A Few More Days
16.9.2024
Elden Ring was one of the biggest games of 2022, and it’s gotten a second wind this year with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. If you have been intimidated by the RPG’s notorious difficulty, were just too busy in 2022 to get around to it, or have been waiting for it to go on sale, you’re in luck....
Report: PlayStation 6's Chip Choice Will Help With Backward Compatibility
16.9.2024
Sony has chosen the chip manufacturer for the PlayStation 6 and it’s AMD, according to a new report by Reuters. Concerns around backwards compatibility with the PS5 were apparently one of the factors in the decision-making process. Read more
No Amount Of Non-Astro Bot News From Sony Can Keep Us From Talking About This Delightful Game
15.9.2024
Amid Concord’s demise and a somewhat divisive PS5 Pro announcement, Astro Bot brought us some joy during an otherwise super serious month for Sony. The adorable 3D platformer is filled to the brim with cameos from characters across PlayStation’s 30-year history, as well as secret levels and hidden...
Our Staff Has Wildly Differing Opinions On The PS5 Pro — Here's Why
15.9.2024
To be able to afford something means more than just having the money that it costs. It also means having the requisite desire and perceived need to convince yourself its cost is commensurate with its value. When I say I can’t afford to take a $40 Uber home from the office but then spend $60 on Uber...
The PS5 Pro's Power (And Its Price) Are Finally Revealed, Star Wars Outlaws' Start Gets Less Frustrating, And More Of The Week's Top Stories
14.9.2024
This week, nothing drove more conversation in gaming circles than the official reveal of the PlayStation 5. Sure, people have strong feelings about its specs, and whether the added power it brings to the table will meaningfully improve your gaming experience, but people feel just as strongly—if...
I'm Planning To Buy A PS5 Pro And I'm Excited
13.9.2024
I’m excited to get a more powerful PlayStation 5 later this year. I’ve set aside the money for it and I’m ready to buy it when pre-orders go live later this month. And weirdly, admitting this online will likely lead to people yelling at me. Read more
All Of The Drama Around The $700 PS5 Pro, Explained
13.9.2024
The PS5 Pro has been rumored for over a year now and turned out to be exactly what most people expected: a similar-looking machine that runs games with incrementally better graphics and performance. The only thing people weren’t expecting was the $700 price tag, and the sticker shock has turned...
Pick Up PlayStation’s Biggest Hits On PC During Its Latest Sale
13.9.2024
The PlayStation 5 has been the more dominant console of the generation, lapping the Xbox Series X/S multiple times since their respective launches at the tail end of 2020. That’s likely due to the fact that since the end of the PS3’s lifetime, Sony’s studios have been producing megaton blockbusters...
Control 2 Unaffected By Mysterious Annapurna Interactive Implosion, Remedy Confirms
13.9.2024
Annapurna Interactive has spent the last eight years publishing some of the most creatively bold and critically-acclaimed games from smaller studios and developers, parlaying an impressive hit rate into a seal of quality whenever its label appears in the opening credits. Now just about everyone...
Eve Frontier’s in-game economy will let players create real cryptos
12.9.2024
CCP games says it isn’t a blockchain game; it’s a game that utilizes blockchain
9 PlayStation Classics And Hidden Gems To Delve Into After Astro Bot
12.9.2024
Have you been playing Astro Bot? Sony’s big PlayStation-celebrating platformer is out now on PlayStation 5 and despite some glaring omissions, it’s a delightful game worth playing. It’s especially rewarding if you’re a long-time PlayStation fan who has played a lot of the company’s games over...
Here's What Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looks Like On Last-Gen Consoles
12.9.2024
Last summer, EA announced that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor would be arriving on last-gen consoles after previously being a current-gen exclusive. Now, a few days ahead of the game’s September 17 launch on PS4 and Xbox One, Respawn and EA have provided some details and gameplay footage. Read more