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Environmental Agency Red-Flags PS5 & Xbox Series X Power Consumption

An environmental agency in the U.S. is warning that the recent release of Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X will yield massive increases in power consumption and, in turn, higher energy costs. In turn, the next-gen video game consoles could have a sizable negative impact on the environment over the next several years. […]

By Ryan Aston | 2y ago

PS5 Bundles Will Be Available At GameStop Starting Thursday After Reports Of Worldwide Shortages

GameStop is reportedly going live with new PS5 bundles on Thursday afternoon, giving gamers a chance at snagging the hard-to-find console after reports of worldwide shortages. As Comic Book reported, GameStop announced on Thursday that it would have PS5 bundles in stores starting at 3 p.m. EST. However, some of the locations have quickly sold […]

By Nathan Francis | 2y ago

Sony Reveals That ’99 Percent’ Of Games Available On PS4 Will Be Playable On PS5

Sony offered a multitude of new details regarding backward compatibility for its forthcoming PlayStation 5 console on Friday in a post on the PlayStation Blog. Specifically, the Japanese tech giant noted that a vast majority of PlayStation 4 games will also be playable on the next-gen console, which is scheduled for release in North America, […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

‘Fortnite’ Ban From Apple Store Could Lead Epic Games To Lose $26 Million A Month, Analyst Says

The feud between Apple and Epic Games could be quite costly for the makers of the uber-popular Fortnite. Justinas Baltrusaitis of Buy Shares wrote on Tuesday that Fortnite being banned from the company’s mobile application store could eventually cost Epic as much as $26.7 million per month. The writer said the site’s projections are based […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘Fortnite Nexus’ Teases Arrival Of Captain America, Groot And Other Marvel Heroes & Villains

Fortnite Nexus is coming on August 27, and the game’s official Twitter account released the fifth and likely final post in a series of teasers on Wednesday. The latest release gives players a hint at what characters and skins they can expect to see when the latest installment of Season 4 launches on Thursday. Fortnite […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘Ghost Of Tsushima: Legends’ Mode Will Bring Co-Op Multiplayer To The PS4 Game This Fall

While most of the PlayStation news this summer has been focused on the PS5, Ghost of Tsushima developers Sucker Punch just gave PS4 users some big news. Announced on Sony’s official PlayStation blog, the devs announced a brand-new game mode is coming to the game later this fall, and it will be totally free of […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Xbox Series X Price Point Rumored To Be Leaked Through Halo Infinite Giveaway

It’s possible the gaming community got its first solid clue as to what the Microsoft Xbox Series X will cost when it launches later this fall. Tyler Fischer of Comic Book believes he might have cracked a code that was first revealed by Kai Powell of WCCF Tech. If Fischer did indeed crack the code […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 Release Dates And Pricing Reportedly Being Announced In August

Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X are both coming this “holiday season,” but a more specific release date for either console is still a mystery. That mystery could be solved later this month if a new report from Kinda Funny Games‘ Imran Khan can be believed. On the latest Kinda Funny Gamecast, the […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘Gamer Girl’ Trailer Pulled From YouTube Following Criticism

The trailer for an upcoming Full Motion Video (FMV) game called Gamer Girl was first released and then quickly pulled from YouTube after the title reportedly drew considerable backlash. Created by Wales Interactive and helped in promotion by Sony, it was revealed on Thursday and pulled off the web on Friday, according to ComicBook.com’s Tyler […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ Announced During PlayStation 5 ‘Future of Gaming’ Stream

After incurring a week-long delay as a result of Black Lives Matter protests and calls for an end to racial injustice around the globe, Sony finally held its Future of Gaming live stream, during which the console-maker, games publisher, and tech giant revealed some of its early offerings for the upcoming PlayStation 5 system. The […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

Sony To Unveil PlayStation 5 Games, Updates On System During ‘Future Of Gaming’ Showcase

With the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) canceled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, video game studios and console manufacturers have been forced to seek different avenues for announcing new products for gamers to consume. To that end, Sony has announced a live streaming showcase for Thursday, June 4, during which the company […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

PS5 Will Give Every PlayStation Game A Free Demo, Rumor Suggests

While much of the hype regarding the upcoming release of Sony’s PlayStation 5 console has been centered on things like specialized solid state drives, custom AMD GPUs, ray tracing, and backward compatibility, a rumored new feature for the system has the potential to be a game-changer. According to a possible leak on Twitter, as relayed […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

‘God Of War’ Director Cory Barlog Gives Blessing To ‘Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’ Viking Setting

Since Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla was officially unveiled earlier this week, there have been critics who have claimed the game was – in some ways – stealing the idea of the much-beloved PlayStation 4 exclusive God of War. After seeing one reports that devs working on Valhalla weren’t worried about any similarities between the two titles, […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘The Last Of Us Part II’, ‘Ghosts Of Tsushima’ Get Official Summer Release Dates

After several questions and concerns about release dates either being pushed back or expected to be pushed back, Sony announced the launch dates of The Last of Us Part II and Ghosts of Tsushima for the PlayStation 4. The announcement came from Sony’s official Playstation blog, which said the two games will drop about a […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Hideo Kojima Reportedly Not Interested In ‘Silent Hills’ Revival, Has Eye On Another Project

Hideo Kojima is reportedly ready to get back to work. A new report indicates he’s gearing up to start work on his first project since Death Stranding launched. While some fans of the man best known for creating the Metal Gear universe are hoping Silent Hills could be that next project, at least one industry […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘Resident Evil 4’ Remake Has Reportedly Been Greenlit

The Resident Evil 3 remake launched earlier this month on the Xbox One and PS4. Now, if one report is accurate, Capcom has already started working the Resident Evil 4 remake. Andy Robinson of Videogameschronicle is reporting work on the project has just begun. That means if the new title truly is in the works, […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Introduces One Of The Street Gangs Of Night City

Cyberpunk 2077 fans might have to wait until this fall to get their hands on the game, but they did get a peek into the console gaming world its developers are creating on Wednesday morning. The game’s official account put out a new post on Twitter introducing followers to one of the gangs that will […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil 3’ Survey Asks Users About Their Interest In Another Remake

While Resident Evil 3 has just launched for the Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4, it appears Capcom wants to know whether or not fans of the series would like yet another remake in the near future. That shouldn’t come as a surprise to gamers who have seen two remakes land on consoles in the […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘The Last Of Us Part II’ Delayed Indefinitely Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic

The highly anticipated PlayStation game, The Last of Us Part II, has been delayed yet again due to the coronavirus pandemic. This time, the studio, Naughty Dog, is not sure when the game will be released. They made the official announcement on their Twitter account on Thursday, directly after the official Playstation account confirmed the […]

By Madison Lennon | 3y ago

‘God Of War’ Director Cory Barlog Blasts Gearbox And CEO Randy Pitchford

Cory Barlog is joining the growing chorus from the gaming community that is far from happy about the way Borderlands 3 developer Gearbox is handling itself of late. The studio and its CEO, Randy Pitchford, are coming under fire this week because several employees are alleging that Gearbox isn’t paying out bonuses it promised. Commenting […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

The PlayStation 5 Rumored Pre-Order Price Is Really Just A Deposit

For a short time this week, there was a reason for gamers to get very, very excited about the release of Sony’s PlayStation 5. Talk popped up online that the next-generation console was going to be very, very modestly priced, when you consider just how much people thought they would be paying for the upcoming […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘Fortnite’ Slated To Get Even More Deadpool Content

One of the more unusual team-ups in the console gaming world this year has been the partnership between Fortnite and Deadpool. Sure, there have been other Marvel characters to appear in the game, but most have come and gone and were tied to movie promotions. While a Deadpool 3 movie is in the works, this […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Capcom Delays ‘Resident Evil Resistance’ Open Beta

Capcom is delaying its open beta for Resident Evil Resistance for the foreseeable future. The gaming company announced on Friday there appear to be some technical issues with the launch, so the beta will no longer be going live on Saturday, March 28, as was initially intended. Capcom announced the delay on its official website. […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

‘Resident Evil 3’ Remake Datamine Rumored To Suggest Nintendo Switch Port

While the Resident Evil 3 remake is about to land on the PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One, there might be a chance it eventually comes to the Nintendo Switch, too. Recent data mining of the just-released demo has reportedly found some interesting code. Rourke Keegan of Rely On Horror reported on a modder who […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Ice-T Loves ‘Doom Eternal’ But Wants To Do Away With All The Jumping

Never let it be said Ice-T isn’t a true gamer. The rapper turned actor is, in fact, someone who represents himself rather well as a fan of video games in general. He’s also recently come out as a big fan of the recently released Doom Eternal. Much like the rest of the gaming public, he […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Latest ‘Guilty Gear’ Game Officially Named In New Trailer

Video game developer Arc System Works has been teasing the newest addition to the long-running Guilty Gear franchise, a cult-hit fighting game that first debuted in 1998 on the Playstation. Fans have been waiting months for more information about the latest installment in the franchise, which was first revealed at EVO 2019 in August. Finally, […]

By Akeena Legall | 3y ago

Virtual Reality Game ‘Paper Dolls’ To See EU Retail Release This December

Winking Entertainment is a Chinese and Taiwanese video game developer and publishing company based in Shanghai and originally founded in 1997. Winking Entertainment launched its most recent video game, titled Paper Dolls, on the PlayStation virtual reality platform (VR) just in time for Halloween. Now, in keeping with the holiday release theme, Winking Entertainment, in […]

By Alisha McKinney | 4y ago

Black Friday Ads Are Leaking With Some Of The Best Deals Of 2018

Halloween was only two days ago and that can only mean it’s almost time for holiday shoppers to start priming for Black Friday sales. Like it or not, it’s that time of year. The day after Thanksgiving is often regarded as the single biggest day for shoppers and retailers alike. Most outlets safeguard their best […]

By Alisha McKinney | 4y ago

PlayStation 4 Malicious Message Crashes Are Easily Avoided By Doing This One Thing

Like multiple platforms before it, the PlayStation 4 (PS4) has recently been infected with a bug that uses malicious messages to crash the user’s system. Both iOS and Android have run into this exploit in the past. The crash happens when a text message that includes a particular special character or unique code is received. […]

By Krista Clark | 5y ago

Twitter Reacts To Sony Backing Down And Allowing Cross-Play On PS4

After a long time, Sony has finally relented. It appears that the Playstation 4 will begin to allow cross-platform play with its rival consoles the Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch, as previously reported by the Inquisitr. Cross-play on the Playstation 4 will begin today as a cross-platform beta for Fortnite is released, making the […]

By Chris Hockman | 5y ago

Sony Announces PlayStation Classic For December Release

Nearly 25 years after its original release, Sony is re-releasing its original PlayStation console, now in a much smaller size and rebranded as the PlayStation Classic. The new console will cost $99.99 and come pre-loaded with 20 classic PlayStation games, according to a blog post released by Sony. In a move similar to Nintendo’s re-release […]

By Terrence Smith | 5y ago

Sony PlayStation 5 May Be Released In 2021

Sony’s PlayStation 4 is growing more obsolete with each passing day. Fans of the console are eager for the Asian tech giant to release an upgraded version. Unfortunately, Sony has different plans. The tech company appears to be trying to keep the PS4 alive for a couple more years, pushing the PlayStation 5’s release date […]

By Simon Alvarez | 5y ago

Wake Features Deceased Teen Dressed In Celtics Jersey, Playing Video Games In Living Room Setting

One New Orleans family chose to honor their deceased loved one’s life by dressing him up in his favorite attire and placing him in the setting he was most comfortable in during his wake. Renard Joseph Matthews was shot in the head and killed on June 25 as he was taking his new dog for […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

‘Spyro Reignited Trilogy’ Officially Announced, Burning Fans With Nostalgic Fire This September

With the success of remastered video game compilations such as Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, more and more classics are being brought back to life and released on the latest gaming consoles. Spyro the Dragon and the series of games he appears in had previously been rumored to be coming out in a brand new […]

By Charleston Lim | 5y ago

‘Mad Max’ And ‘TrackMania Turbo’ Headline April’s PlayStation Plus Free Games

Each month, PlayStation Plus subscribers can add a number of free games to their libraries. These games are free to PS Plus members as long as they maintain their subscriptions. Next month, two more PlayStation 4 titles will be available to players with active memberships. In April, Mad Max and TrackMania Turbo are free to […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

McDonald’s Hints At Return Of ‘Rick And Morty’ Szechuan Sauce, ‘Virtual Rick-ality’ Coming to PS VR In April

Rick and Morty fans could soon have a second chance at getting their hands on the infamous McDonald’s Szechuan sauce. Based on Reddit posts by alleged McDonald’s employees, the fast food giant is getting ready to re-release the dipping sauce made famous by a Rick and Morty Season 3 episode. And it now seems like […]

By Jackie Villegas | 5y ago

‘Devil May Cry 5’ and ‘Soul Calibur VI’ To Be Unveiled in This Year’s PlayStation Experience [Rumor]

Sunday, December 9 and 10 is 2017’s PlayStation Experience event, and once again Sony and PlayStation will unveil new surprises for every fandom to enjoy. Set in Anaheim Convention Center in California, everyone is up for a treat to witness and experience new games arising set for the PlayStation console. Apparently, sources are now digging […]

By Jay Castillo | 5y ago

PS Plus September 2017 Free Games Lineup Include Two Bonus Titles For PlayStation 4

The PS Plus September lineup has finally been announced. Aside from the usual six titles that will be available next week for free to members, Sony put in two extras. PlayStation 4 owners will be able to download two bonus games, and one requires the PSVR. PS Plus September 2017 Lineup RIGS: Mechanized Combat League […]

By Ronald Cress | 6y ago

August 2017 Free Games For Xbox Live Gold & PlayStation Plus Members Available Today

Among the four free Xbox games announced for August’s “Games with Gold,” two of them can be downloaded by Xbox Live Gold members starting today. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus members can now have the six titles that Sony is giving away for free this month. According to Major Nelson’s official blog post, the Xbox 360 game […]

By Venus Montalbo | 6y ago

PlayStation Plus July 2017 Free Games Prediction: ‘God Of War 3 Remastered’ To Be Offered Before New Game?

One game has already been confirmed for PlayStation Plus subscribers for the month of July 2017, but the rest remain as speculation fuel for members. The June 2017 lineup will be hard to beat, especially as it includes loved titles like Life is Strange. So what’s waiting for us next month? That’s You! The PlayLink […]

By Ronald Cress | 6y ago

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer Responds To Sony’s Decision To Block Cross-Play

If there’s one issue that’s dominated E3 this year, it’s cross-platform play. Microsoft caused a good deal of excitement earlier in the week when they announced that Minecraft players across Xbox One, Windows 10, Android, iOS, and the Nintendo Switch would soon be able to play together. However, there was one noticeable exception to that […]

By Josh Moorcroft | 6y ago

E3 2017: Will We See More From ‘The Last Of Us: Part II’?

Back in December, Naughty Dog — the developer of the Uncharted series and the superb post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us — shocked everyone when they showed the reveal trailer for The Last of Us: Part II at Sony’s PlayStation Experience (PSX) press conference. Of course, while many felt that there was no need for […]

By Aaron Sass | 6y ago

Gaming News: Bad News For Gamers, Mass Effect Franchise On Hiatus, Alan Wake Disappears From Stores

Keeping up with gaming news is always a challenge, updates for popular games are frequent, but it’s not often that we see popular games disappear from online retailers. This week two popular game franchises have dealt a blow to gamers. Alan Wake’s American Nightmare is being withdrawn from sale, while BioWare, the makers of Mass […]

By Alan Ewart | 6y ago

Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Is Finally Fully Functional

The Nintendo PlayStation was the result of a temporary partnership between Nintendo and Sony, a partnership that ended when Nintendo “betrayed” Sony, causing Sony to go on to make their own PlayStation console, and sending the Nintendo PlayStation into the game console void. Out of the roughly 200 Nintendo PlayStation consoles that were made, only […]

By Angel LaPoint | 6y ago

These Are The Free Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, And PS Vita Games You Can Get Starting This Week

As a new month begins tomorrow, Xbox Live Gold members can expect a fresh set of free games. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus’ update on Tuesday will activate it’s own set of free games across the PlayStation family of systems. Via Games with Gold, Microsoft is offering two titles for Xbox One and another two for Xbox […]

By Venus Montalbo | 6y ago

‘Final Fantasy’ Ports On Nintendo Switch: Square Enix Pledges Support On New Platform

With Square Enix pledging full support on the Nintendo Switch, Final Fantasy ports on the new platform are only moments away. The Nintendo Switch has, undoubtedly, become Nintendo’s strongest comeback. With more and more hardcore and casual gamers getting their hands on a Switch, more and more developers are also eager to put their hopes […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 6y ago

PlayStation 4 May Go Slimmer But Free Games For Xbox Can Combat Popularity Of Sony’s Latest Gaming Console

After ending the production of PlayStation 3 and launching PlayStation 4, Sony may be gearing up to introduce an even slimmer version of its latest gaming console’s “Pro” version. However, Microsoft has already managed to create excitement for its Xbox One and Xbox 360 gaming consoles by offering quite a few free games for Xbox […]

By Patrick Frye | 6y ago

Watch Out For Fake Nintendo Switch Emulator Targeting ‘Legend of Zelda’ Fans

Itching to get your hands on Nintendo Switch’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on a PC emulator? Watch out for these fake emulators which will hack your personal data. Emulators for the PC are popular for Nintendo and PlayStation handhelds and it’s especially nifty for younger gamers who did not get the […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 6y ago

PlayStation ‘Killing Floor 2’ Free One-Week Trial And Discount On Full Game

PlayStation is offering Killing Floor 2 for 33 percent off, plus you can try the game for free, but both offers are valid for this week only. When the PlayStation Store offers trial versions of a title, usually it is a one-hour trial of the full game. After the trial timer ends, you receive the […]

By Cal Jeffrey | 6y ago

‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ Multiplayer Features Over 25 Characters At Launch

With the release of Mass Effect: Andromeda just a week away, players are eager to learn more about the latest installment of the Mass Effect franchise. The Shepard trilogy is over, and players are heading to the Andromeda galaxy with protagonist Ryder, the Pathfinder. Squad-based gameplay, romances, and other RPG features await those in the […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

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