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Alone in the Dark, Assassin's Creed: Mirage, Dead Space, Destiny 2: Lightfall, Eternights, Final Fantasy XVI, Firewall Ultra, Forspoken, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, Horizon: Call of the Mountain, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Pacific Drive, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Resident Evil 4, Season: A letter to the future, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Stellar Blade, Street Fighter 6, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Synduality, Tchia, The Lords of the Fallen, Wild Hearts
Sony shines spotlight on the biggest games coming to the PlayStation this year
The 23 games Sony showcased is a who's who of the most anticipated games of the year.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 18, 2023January 18, 2023
Konami, Motoi Okamoto, Silent Hill, Silent Hill: Ascension
Konami open to more Silent Hill Projects if indie devs have good enough ideas
Konami seem dead set on reviving the Silent Hill series with Silent Hill F reception better than expected and producer Motoi Okamoto promising to “look...
by Scott Kostov published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Alan Wake 2, Quantum Break, Remedy Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios
Quantum Break actor supports fan requests for a sequel
Shawn Ashmore, a cast member from 2016's action game Quantum Break produced by Microsoft, is keen for a possible sequel.
by Scott Kostov published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Bethesda, Microsoft, Starfield, Xbox
Starfield has been delayed yet again
The upcoming space action RPG from Bethesda will not be released in the first half of 2023 as previously announced.
by Darryl Lara published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Activision Blizzard, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Sony
EU may oppose the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal
This will be the latest setback for the tech giant's proposed acquisition of the software maker.
by Darryl Lara published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Forever Entertainment, House of the Dead, MegaPixel Studio, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S
House of the Dead: Remake PS5 port goes live on January 20
According to their announcement, the remake of MegaPixel’s premier IP is heading to PlayStation 5 this Friday with "adjusted" graphics and performance.
by Scott Kostov published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Activision Blizzard, Bandai Namco, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Elden Ring, Electronic Arts, God of War: Ragnarok, Nintendo, Pokémon, Sony, The Game Awards, Xbox
Here are the best-selling video games of 2022 in the US
Call of Duty is the most successful video game franchise created in the US and the fourth best-selling video game franchise of all time.
by Caleb Sama published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science
Black Myth: Wukong arrives in the summer of 2024
Game Science's Dark Souls-like open-world title, Black Myth: Wukong, will remain in development for a little over a year before it'll be ready to play...
by Darryl Lara published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
2K Sports, Visual Concepts, WWE, WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23 to be revealed at the Royal Rumble on January 28
Unfortunately, fans will have to wait until January 31 for WWE 2K23 to be announced.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Epic Games Store, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, Rockstar Games
GTA Trilogy is coming to the Epic Games Store later this week
A reputable gaming leaker claims that the GTA Trilogy is finally headed to everybody's second-favorite digital games distribution platform.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Microsoft, PlatinumGames, Scalebound, Xbox
Platinum Games and Xbox are working on a Scalebound revival
The two companies are in talks about restarting work on the canceled action RPG.
by Darryl Lara published January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
Electronic Arts, Iron Man, Marvel Games, Unreal Engine 5
Electronic Arts might develop an Iron Man game with Unreal Engine
Electronic Arts is working with Marvel Games on an Iron Man game.
by Tobi Oguntola published January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Sony, State Of Play
Sony will reportedly announce third-party projects soon
The source has been very reliable when it comes to its leaks over the past year.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
HBO Max, HBO's The Last of Us, Naughty Dog, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Plus, The Last of Us Part 1
Play The Last of Us Part 1 for free with PS Plus Premium
The free trial on the PlayStation 5 will be available for two hours and progress will carry over once you buy the game.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
Heartstopper, Hogwarts Legacy, J.K. Rowling, Netflix, Sebastian Croft, Wizarding World
Sebastian Croft distances himself from Hogwarts Legacy
According to the Heartstopper actor, "I know far more now than I did three years ago, and hope to learn far more in the next...
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
Beyond Good and Evil, Beyond Good and Evil 2, Ubisoft
Ubisoft is still developing Beyond Good and Evil 2
Despite a slew of recent cancelations, Ubisoft says it is still working on Beyond Good and Evil 2.
by Tobi Oguntola published January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
Konami, Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid, PlayStation 5, State Of Play
Konami to announce Metal Gear Solid remake for the PS5 soon
An update to an earlier leak claims that we're closer than ever to a Metal Gear Solid Remake announcement.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
Critical Role, D&D Beyond, Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Hasbro, Magic: The Gathering, Pathfinder, Twitch, Twitter, Wizards of the Coast, Youtube
D&D fans angered at WoTC insider email and Critical Role over OGL 1.1 response
As the concerns about the proposed Open Gaming License 1.1 (OGL 1.1) escalate, fans are further angered by an alleged WotC insider leak and the...
by Geoff Borgonia published January 16, 2023January 16, 2023
Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life, Portal, Steam, Team Fortress 2, Valve
Valve suffers biggest leak from asset repository in company existence
The developer is struggling to recoup after its entire asset repository containing pretty much everything from Half-Life 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, ended up...
by Scott Kostov published January 15, 2023January 15, 2023
Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy, PlayStation 5, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Games, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Hogwarts Legacy PS5 And Xbox Series graphics modes have been revealed
Warner Bros. has released official details regarding the performance modes planned to run Hogwarts Legacy on PS5 and Xbox Series.
by Scott Kostov published January 15, 2023January 15, 2023
Bethesda Game Studios, Starfield, Steam, Xbox
Starfield release date reportedly pushed back once again
It’s January 2023 and instead of inching closer to it, an insider and a recent Steam development suggest we’re moving further away from the official...
by Scott Kostov published January 15, 2023January 15, 2023
Activision Blizzard, Overwatch 2, PC, Twitch, Xbox
Overwatch 2 Xbox team stands tall in crossplay showdown against PC players
”I respect console now” were Jay3’s words, a former Overwatch pro player himself who hosted the event.
by Scott Kostov published January 15, 2023January 15, 2023
Arkane Studios, Bethesda Softworks, Microsoft, Redfall, Xbox, Xbox Game Pass
Redfall will release in May according to latest leak
Twitter user eXtas1s says that the leaked release date is 100% confirmed.
by Darryl Lara published January 15, 2023January 15, 2023
Nintendo, Pokémon, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Next Pokemon Scarlet and Violet update will arrive in February
The developers have acknowledged the issues the game has been facing since its release and are working on them continuously.
by Scott Kostov published January 14, 2023January 14, 2023
Gears of War, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Game Studios
Gears of War Remasters still happening according to insider
A year after initial rumors surfaced about a Gears of War trilogy being remastered, the person behind them took to Twitter to double down on...
by Scott Kostov published January 14, 2023January 14, 2023
DualSense, DualSense Edge, PlayStation 5, Sony
Latest PS5 update includes support for DualSense Edge controller
With less than two weeks until their newest high-end wireless controller hits the market, Sony has published a firmware update preparing the consoles for its...
by Scott Kostov published January 14, 2023January 14, 2023
Goldeneye 007, Microsoft, Nintendo, Rare, Xbox Game Pass
GoldenEye 007 remake could be coming to Xbox Game Pass by February
One of the most iconic FPS games of the 20th century could see its Xbox remaster go live before this month ends.
by Scott Kostov published January 14, 2023January 14, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy
All mounts available in Hogwarts Legacy
In Hogwarts Legacy, players need mounts in order to move around in the open world.
by Caleb Sama published January 14, 2023January 14, 2023
Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive
Insider leaks GTA 6 announcement trailer details ahead of potential reveal
It looks like Rockstar Games is just about this close to dropping the official trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 14, 2023January 14, 2023
Bethesda Softworks, Forza Motorsport, Microsoft, Minecraft Legends, Redfall, Starfield, Xbox
Xbox will announce the release date of Forza Motorsports and Redfall in a live stream
The German version of Xbox Wire has revealed that Microsoft it will announce the release date for new titles in an upcoming games showcase.
by Darryl Lara published January 13, 2023January 13, 2023
D&D Beyond, Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Dungeons and Dragons, Hasbro, Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast
Dungeons & Dragons admits Rolling 1 with OGL 1.1
Dungeons & Dragons admits to a "critical miss" with the leaked update to the Open Gaming License of the popular roleplaying game.
by Geoff Borgonia published January 13, 2023January 13, 2023
Epic Games Store, Steam, Tom Clancy’s The Division, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, Ubisoft
The Division 2 releases on Steam after three years
The third-person looter shooter was previously only available on the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft storefront.
by Darryl Lara published January 13, 2023January 13, 2023
Activision Blizzard, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Sony
Nvidia and Google voice opposition of the Microsoft deal
The two companies join Sony in raising concerns to the FTC regarding the deal.
by Darryl Lara published January 13, 2023January 13, 2023
Just Cause 4: Reloaded, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Plus, Sayonara Wild Hearts
Sony removes incoming PS Plus Extra games from January lineup
According to Sony, the two games were "incorrectly announced" as part of this month's new games for the Extra-tier subscription.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 13, 2023January 13, 2023
Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy, Portkey Games, Steam, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Wizarding World
Here are the PC system requirements for Hogwarts Legacy
The game will be released on PC on February 10, 2023.
by Caleb Sama published January 13, 2023January 13, 2023
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Xbox claims to be the 'first carbon-aware console' after new update
The new Shutdown power option will result in lower carbon emissions on Xbox consoles.
by Caleb Sama published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Outriders, People Can Fly, Sony
Leaked Sony Sci-Fi RPG reportedly built in Unreal Engine 5 by Outriders dev team
A five-second clip of what is supposedly Sony’s new Sci-Fi RPG went viral on Twitter last week, leaving fans with more questions than answers.
by Scott Kostov published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Dead Space, EA Motive, Electronic Arts
EA releases a launch trailer for Dead Space
The upcoming space survival horror game is a remake of the 2008 classic.
by Darryl Lara published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Illumination, Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Illumination is developing a ‘Legend of Zelda’ animated movie
With everything from Fallout to Tetris receiving a movie or TV series adaptation these days, it's time for one of Nintendo’s most famous IPs to...
by Scott Kostov published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Koei Tecmo, Team Ninja, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty releases new gameplay trailer showcasing boss battle
The Soulslike Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja game titled Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will feature difficult battles with numerous bosses.
by Tobi Oguntola published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Assassin's Creed, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Jeff Grubb, Skull and Bones, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, Ubisoft
Ubisoft is looking for a buyer and has been "laughed at" by companies
Gaming insider Jeff Grubb said that the French gaming developer is looking for mergers or acquisitions.
by Darryl Lara published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Activision Blizzard, Insomniac Games, Spyro, Toys for Bob
Toys for Bob could be working on a new Spyro game
It looks like Crash Bandicoot isn't the only classic PlayStation mascot set that's getting a new game.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Denuvo, Forspoken, PC, PlayStation 5, Square Enix, Steam
Square Enix is using Denuvo DRM for Forspoken
Square Enix doesn't always use Denuvo but when it does, it's for one of its most divisive and experimental games.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Microsoft, Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
All the games coming to and leaving the Game Pass this January
The Xbox Game Pass doesn't have too many heavy hitters coming in this month but the quality will surprise you.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Forza Horizon 5, Maverick Games, Mike Brown
Dev team behind Forza Horizon 5 leaves Xbox’s Playground Games to form new studio
With Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown setting out on a new venture by creating a new triple-A development studio called Maverick Games, what...
by Scott Kostov published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
MechWarrior, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Piranha Games is developing a new single-player MechWarrior title
The untitled MechWarrior game will be officially announced later in the year.
by Caleb Sama published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Back 4 Blood, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Hot Shots Golf 2, Jett: The Far Shore, Just Cause 4: Reloaded, Life Is Strange, Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Omno, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Plus, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Star Wars Demolition, Syphon Filter 3
Life is Strange and Back 4 Blood join the PS Plus Game Catalog this January
Sony capped off its year-opener for the PlayStation Plus with a bunch of action-packed third-party AAA titles.
by Ray Ampoloquio published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Avalanche Software, Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy, Warner Bros. Games
Simon Pegg voices Hogwarts headmaster in Harry Potter-inspired game
Pegg wil lend his voice to Phineas Nigellus Black, who is says is the least popular Hogwarts headmaster, ever.
by Tobi Oguntola published January 12, 2023January 12, 2023