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Friday, Jul 26

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.49 Glitch Creates Flying Cars

Developer Polyphony Digital released Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.49 on Thursday. It was supposed to improve the game’s physics engine to make it more realistic. However, something appears to have gone wrong, causing the game to catapult cars…

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Valorant Open Beta Stealth Drops Onto PS5

Valorant is now available in open beta on console on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players no longer need to sign up for a code to be able to play the character-based 5v5 tactical shooter. Riot Games made the announcement after earlier leaks…

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PS5’s New Audio Profiles Are Game-Changing, Beta Testers Say

PS5’s new audio profiles feature, which is currently only available to beta tesers, is making a difference of night and day for some players. Beta participants have been discussing new system features on gaming forums and social media, and…

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Bluepoint PS5 Exclusive Possibly Spotted in PlayStation Video

Evidence is mounting that the new Bluepoint PS5 exclusive game, which has been in development for a while, is a high fantasy title. The latest “leak” — if we can even call it that — comes from an official PlayStation video, which features…

PS Plus Premium Got a Batch of New Game Trials But Some Aren’t Happy

Sony has expanded PS Plus Premium game trials with at least 10 new additions, but members aren’t exactly excited to see them. Most of the new trials are for obscure titles and indies, albeit highly rated, and some members have complained…

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Seemingly Leaked

The unannounced Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered has apparently been leaked by an attendant of the San Diego Comic-Con. References to the remaster were spotted next to Legacy of Kain merchandise, like statues. When will Legacy…

Thursday, Jul 25

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Stellar Blade Summer Update Lets Players Take Eve to the Beach

Everyone needs a bit of relaxation after a full day of fighting Naytibas, so the new Stellar Blade Summer Update lets players take Eve on a beach vacation. Players can have fun in the sun for a limited time, complete with new costumes,…

PlayStation ChinaJoy 2024 Lineup Includes New Action-Adventure Games and RPGs

PlayStation announced three new games that will be showcased at the upcoming ChinaJoy expo in Shanghai. All three games are supported by Sony’s China Hero Project. Launched in 2016, the project is Sony’s mentoring and support program for…

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Limited Edition Concord DualSense Wireless Controller Pre-orders Now Open

Sony is releasing a limited edition Concord-themed DualSense wireless PS5 controller, and preorders for the accessory have opened up today. The controller, which will only be available in limited quantities in the US, can be purchased from…

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 Announced for PS5 With Original Game Ending Support Next Month

Crytek has revealed Hunt: Showdown 1896, the next chapter of its PvPvE extraction shooter for PS5. It will replace the original game and will no longer be playable on PS4. Last-gen versions of the game, previously known as Hunt: Showdown,…

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Stellar Blade DLC May Add New Monsters, Leak Suggests

Some of the rumored Stellar Blade DLC may have been revealed, thanks to a Shift Up job advertisement spotted by a fan. The studio hasn’t officially announced its DLC plans yet, but has mentioned the possibility of a crossover in the past,…

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PSVR 2 PC App Now Available on Steam, Release Date Revealed

Sony has quietly added the PSVR 2 app for PC on Steam along with a release date, ahead of the VR headset’s upcoming PC support. The company announced back in February 2024 that it’s testing the ability for PSVR 2 owners to play PC VR games…

Popular Xbox Party Game Leaked for PS5 by Sony

Popular Xbox console exclusive party game, Party Animals, has been leaked for the PS5 (and possibly also the PS4) by none other than Sony itself. A PS Store page for the unannounced PlayStation port popped up without platforms and a…

PS Portal Update 3.0.1 Improves Connectivity, Patch Notes Released

Sony’s on a roll with system software updates and a beta this month, and this time, it’s PS Portal firmware update 3.0.1. The patch dated July 25 addresses connectivity complaints, and expands the range of networks that the remote player…

Wednesday, Jul 24

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Concord Won’t Have Battle Pass, Reveals Number of Maps & More

Firewalk Studios’ upcoming PvP hero shooter Concord launches next month, and the studio recently shared a short FAQ. Among the new information is that the first-person shooter will not feature a battle pass. What did Firewalk Studios…

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Humble Games Layoffs Cause Confusion Over Possible Studio Closure

Game publishing label Humble Games suffered staff layoffs yesterday. The company then followed up with a public statement that it was “restructuring” its operations, but this has caused confusion, since many of the staff claim the…

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Cartoon Network and DC Characters Coming to MultiVersus

A recent leak revealed three new Cartoon Network and DC characters are coming to MultiVersus. Some existing MultiVersus characters will also reportedly get new skins, and several new stages are also on the way. Who are the new MultiVersus…

PS5 Exclusive Rise of the Ronin Gets Free Demo

Team Ninja has released a demo for the PS5-exclusive open-world action RPG Rise of the Ronin as well as a plethora of game stats for those who played the game during its first four months of release. If you ever wanted to know whether…

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Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Release Date Set in New Trailer

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered has gotten a release date in a brand new trailer released today. The release date announcement trailer also showed off some of the new costumes and gameplay features available in the remastered…

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Fortnite Players Hunting Down Those Using Elon Musk’s Tesla Cybertruck

The addition of Elon Musk‘s Tesla Cybertruck in Fortnite hasn’t gone down well with the game’s own developers and some players. The Cybertruck is a free reward for those who complete the Summer Road Trip quest challenges, but folks who are…

PS5 System Beta for July 2024 Announced, Here’s What’s Coming

Sony has announced a PS5 system software beta for July 2024, outlining what players can expect in the console firmware’s next major update. Highlights include personalized 3D audio files, new remote play settings, and adaptive controller…

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InFamous, Sly 2 Voice Actor Sam Mowry Has Died

Voice actor Sam Mowry, who voiced Kessler in inFamous and Arpeggio in Sly 2: Band of Thieves, has passed away. Mowry, who was 64, died last Saturday due to cardiac arrest. His career spanned over 40 years, during which he lent his talents…

PS5 Hit Stellar Blade’s Next Free Update Seemingly Teased

Shift Up seems to be teasing its hit PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade‘s next free update. The tease came in form of a tweet and photo on X, which also apparently corroborate recent reports of a Photo Mode as well as more cosmetics for…

Tuesday, Jul 23

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Spirit Guardians Detailed

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred launches for PC and consoles on October 8, taking players to the jungles of Nahantu. Among the DLC’s new features is the Aztec-inspired Spiritborn class, which Blizzard showcased in a trailer last week. On…

PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 23, 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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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Showcases Tyranids in New Trailer

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 comes to PS5, PC, and Xbox on September 8, and Saber Interactive revealed a new trailer on Tuesday. The gameplay trailer focused on Space Marine 2’s version of the Tyranids, 40K’s all-devouring alien hivemind.…

Capcom Has No Plans to ‘Eliminate’ Physical Games

Capcom has told investors that “given that a significant number of end users demand physical games we currently do not expect to eliminate physical products”. All of the company’s major AAA games are released as physical and digital games,…

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Helldivers 2 Getting ‘Biggest Update Yet,’ Here’s What’s Coming

Arrowhead has revealed Helldivers 2‘s “biggest update yet,” which will add new enemies, mission objectives, difficulty levels, and more. The update is scheduled to go live early next month, but we’ve gotten an overview of what’s coming.…

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PS4 Update 11.52 Bemoaned by Hackers as Sony Continues to Plug Exploits

Sony quietly rolled out PS4 system update 11.52 on July 17, the patch notes for which reveal that the company is still combating exploits. Hackers reckon that given the console’s age, Sony should try to let things be, with those who have…

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Devs Address Japanese Fans Over Yasuke Controversy

Ubisoft has released an official statement on Assassin’s Creed Shadows Yasuke controversy, and has specifically addressed concerns raised by Japanese fans. The developer has stressed that Assassin’s Creed games were never meant to be…