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Metal Hellsinger VR Blasts Onto PSVR2 in 2024

The Outsiders and Lab42 Games have announced Metal Hellsinger VR, and the virtual reality version of its rhythm shooter will come to PSVR2. With a tentative 2024 release window, Metal Hellsinger VR will take the revered shooter into a…

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Helldivers 2 Was February’s Highest-Grossing Game

Market analysts report that Helldivers 2 topped the revenue charts in February as the highest-grossing game of the month. The same report also says it was the 15th most-played game on PlayStation and PC. Helldivers 2 pulled in more revenue…

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PS Plus Essential Games for April 2024 Revealed

As March concludes, Sony has revealed the three PlayStation Plus Essential tier games for April 2024. As usual, the PlayStation Blog has revealed which games will be available as part of the PS Plus Essential tier next month. This time…

Like a Dragon Localizers Explain the Challenges of Localization

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s lead editor Josh Malone and senior translator Dan Sunstrum discussed the challenges of localization in a recent interview. The topic of localization has become something of a hot button issue among some…

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No Man’s Sky Orbital Update Out Today

Hello Games has announced the 27th update to its space-faring sandbox game with No Man’s Sky Orbital. Here’s the official word on what’s in store for No Man’s Sky players with the Orbital update. No Man’s Sky Orbital update details ”The…

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Red Dead Redemption PS4, PS5 Currently Free to Play for GTA+ Subscribers

PS4 and PS5 owners can currently download Red Dead Redemption 1 re-release for free if they’re subscribed to GTA+. The game, which released last October, is currently available for $39.99 (originally $49.99) without a subscription as part…

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Xbox’s Pivot to Multiplatform Is Partly Due to Gen Z Habits, Says Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said that Microsoft’s pivot to multiplatform, and decision to release games on rival PlayStation, partly stem from its research into Gen Z purchasing habits. The generation — born between mid/late 1990s and early…

Big PlayStation Store Spring 2024 Sale Kicks Off Today

PlayStation Store‘s Spring 2024 sale is kicking off today, just as its Essential Picks promotion comes to an end. Thousands of games have had their prices slashed, with discounts of up to 75 percent. Highlights include Don’t Nod’s recently…

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Marvel 6v6 Hero Shooter Marvel Rivals Announced (Updated)

Update: Marvel Rivals has officially been announced, confirming the leak below. However, console launch and release date were not confirmed. Check out a trailer below. Original story Rumor has it that an Overwatch-style Marvel 6v6 hero…

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Vampire Survival Game V Rising to Get Castlevania Crossover

Stunlock Studios upcoming vampire-flavored survival game V Rising hits PS5 this year and will be bringing the granddaddy of all vampire game names with it. Castlevania comes to the world of V Rising and has been revealed in a Legacy of…

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Ken Levine Discusses Judas’ Setting, Characters, and ‘Narrative LEGOs’

Ken Levine has been working on the upcoming FPS Judas for about a decade and shared some story details in a recent interview. The former BioShock director described the setting, central conflict, and the relationship between the story’s…

PlayStation Store Update Worldwide – March 26, 2024

Each week Sony brings PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus owners new content, add-ons, games, and more. Here is the complete global PlayStation Store update. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation…

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Mass Effect 5 Dev Team Now Led By Trilogy Veterans

The development of Mass Effect 5 has been rocky so far, but it seems like things are looking up now that the dev team is being led by veterans from the original trilogy. The game’s executive director is Michael Gamble, and while he didn’t…

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Horror Game Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror Announced for PS5

Developer Indigo Studios and Grindstone have announced Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror, a first-person horror game coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2024. Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror Trailer and Details the game,…

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PS5 Pro Reportedly Seen as Unnecessary Upgrade by Some Devs

At the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024, a number of developers weighed in on the PS5 vs. PS5 Pro debate, with many allegedly questioning the need for upgraded hardware at this time. GamesIndustry.biz journalist Chris Dring…

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PS5 Dominance Has Some Game Companies Questioning Xbox Support – Report

At the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024, some game companies reportedly questioned Xbox support for their games in light of PS5 and PC dominance in the market. That’s according to GamesIndustry.biz journalist Chris Dring, who…

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Upcoming PS5 Update Introduces Community Game Help Feature

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that an upcoming PS5 system update will introduce Community Game Help — an enhancement of the existing Game Help feature. As the name suggests, Community Game Help will solicit helpful tips and…

PS Plus Premium Classic for April 2024 Revealed Early

One of April 2024’s PS Plus Premium classics has apparently leaked. A PlayStation Store tracking website found references to Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire — an action rail shooter that originally released on the PS1 in…

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Murder on the Spaceship Altair Announced for PS4 & PS5

Developer Orange Game Works has announced the sci-fi murder mystery visual novel game Murder on the Spaceship Altair, with a PS4 & PS5 release on the horizon after a launch on Nintendo Switch next month. Murder on the Spaceship Altair…

Monday, Mar 25

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PS5 and PS4 Releases: Every Game Release Date for Week Beginning March 25, 2024

The list of new PS5 and PS4 games due to be released during the week doesn’t include many big hitters, but there’s still a nice range of genres to please everyone. The highlights of the week include the latest South Park game and the…

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Will Add More Evil Endings

Developer Larian Studios announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting new content for evil characters. Development is winding down and the studio has no plans for DLC. However, Larian is working on some new “very evil” endings that will roll…

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Resident Evil 9 Might Be an Open World Game – Rumor

A known insider has claimed that Resident Evil 9 will be an open-world game — a departure from the series’ previous entries. Capcom has yet to announce the game but previous rumors suggest that it may launch sometime in 2025, which would…

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Stellar Blade Demo Release Date and Details Revealed

After accidentally pulling the trigger early, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Shift Up have confirmed Stellar Blade demo release date alongside detailing its contents. The demo will arrive for all players on Friday, March 29, at 7 a.m.…

Santa Monica Studio’s New PS5 Game Seems to Be Coming Together Nicely

It’s no secret that God of War developer Santa Monica Studio is working on a new PS5 game, but the developer has yet to unveil the project. As fans clamour for information — especially in light of recent PlayStation job cuts and game…

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Incoming Dragon’s Dogma 2 Update to Allow 30 FPS Cap on Consoles

Capcom has outlined its upcoming Dragon’s Dogma 2 update for all platforms, which add the option to cap frame rate to 30 FPS on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game suffers from performance issues, especially on the PS5, and has been…

Bend Studio’s Live Service PS5 Exclusive Seemingly Safe From Recent Cuts

It looks like Bend Studio‘s live service AAA PS5 game escaped the recent PlayStation job cuts and game cancellations unscathed. The studio hasn’t revealed anything about its new project beyond confirming that it’s a new IP, leaving fans to…

Friday, Mar 22

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Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide DLC Release Date Set

The Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide DLC release date has been revealed and the game’s second premium expansion will arrive as early as next month. The DLC will be released alongside a free update for the game that will also add a variety…

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Helldivers 2 Players Are Losing the Galactic War Because of a Bug

Evey time Helldivers 2 players drop into battle they are playing a small role in a vast Galactic War. While many games say that, it’s literally true for Helldivers 2 thanks to the efforts of Arrowhead’s game master Joel. However, it…

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Larian is Planning a Game That Will ‘Dwarf’ Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 was Larian Studios’ most successful game to date, winning numerous awards and selling over 10 million copies worldwide. However, the studio does not intend to get complacent. While it has other projects to finish, Larian’s…

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PlayStation Portal Sales Continue to Impress Despite Skepticism

Sony previously said that the PlayStation Portal is meant to be a niche product for a specific audience, but its sales continue to surprise. Not only has the handheld’s sales already exceeded the company’s expectations, it continues to…