Suggesting that a Chinese company is trying to copy the success of a major Western competitor by creating its own version of its product is a timeless statement that doesn’t require any context. It’s not that uncommon in the realm of video games – there was a very high-profile case regarding Overwatch and a Chinese
Having suffered multiple delays already, developer Kinetic Games has given an update on the Phasmophobia PS5 release date. The game had begun with a tentative August 2023 release on PS5 and PSVR2 until a fire in the developer’s offices and technical hurdles set it back to October 2023, and then indefinitely. The developer shared an
The eve of Evo, the world’s biggest celebration of fighting games, is almost upon us. This massive event in Las Vegas Will host over 10,000 participants in 2024, making it officially the biggest eSports event yet on record. Prepare for plenty of world-premiere announcements, upcoming game showcases, and the main draw: tournaments for eight carefully
Nintendo added three new games to its Game Boy Advance Nintendo Switch Online library, and though none of the them are Mother 3 (or a Pokémon game or Astro Boy or Drill Dozer or any other GBA game we’ve been clamoring for) they are none-the-less interesting and completely unexpected. Starfy isn’t a particularly familiar franchise
Sony is once again offering PS5 and PS4 players an Apple TV+ subscription for free. This time, the offer is for a three-month subscription, and can be availed anytime between now and September 22, 2024. How to redeem free Apple TV+ offer on PS5 and PS4 New users will first need to create an Apple
A new report claims that Microsoft will stop marketing Xbox consoles and reduce stock in some regions, which — if true — will vastly change the landscape for the PS6 and Nintendo Switch successor. The report comes from The Verge’s Tom Warren, who has received a tip that Microsoft is changing its strategy in Europe,
Nexon has issued a statement addressing accusations that The First Descendant lifted icon art from Destiny. The issue was first brought to light last week by Forbes’ Paul Tassi, and even caught Bungie‘s attention. This morning, Nexon issued a statement to IGN pledging to “make adjustments.” Did The First Descendant really steal Destiny’s icon art?
From the moment of its release, players have been calling out The First Descendant for how much, inspiration, it takes from other popular loot shooters. The two most commonly cited examples are Warframe and Destiny 2. While much of what TFD borrows from Warframe is limited to mechanics and some of how it handles crafting
In an interview with GameSpot, Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo revealed that the Trails series, which started in 2004 as a branch of the larger The Legend of Heroes series, will soon be put to rest. “Actually, the series has progressed to the point where its main story is about 80-90% complete. And so while
Free-to-play open world survival shooter Once Human has spent its first week in the wilds weathering a series of complaints about its data collection practices, much of it orbiting a line from publisher NetEase’s privacy policy in which they state that personal information they receive from you may include “government-issued ID, such as passport information,
PlayStation Stars is finally back online across the globe, but a number of players are complaining about missing points. The outage lasted nearly 1.5 months for folks in the Americas, who are finally getting the program back as we speak. If you’re in the region and don’t have access to PS Stars yet, update or
Brace yourself for a bloody crusade. Deathbound launches worldwide on August 8th on Xbox Series X|S! Wishlist Deathbound today and craft unbreakable synergy within the brutal world of Zieminal. Deathbound is all about the party system, massive combo attacks, and a great story, all set in a unique techno-fantasy environment that blends sci-fi and medieval
It’s the end of the week, but Connections rumbles on like a big word-crushing juggernaut. Need some help for today’s game? Read on. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers
Image: Nintendo The Switch is now Nintendo’s longest-serving home console – with some caveats to consider. This revelation comes thanks to peerless research from our friends over at VGC, who have determined that the Switch has surpassed the Famicom in terms of time on the market before the arrival of a successor. Switch launched on
Developer Nexon recently rolled out The First Descendent Update 1.0.2, introducing various changes to the multiplayer third-person looter shooter. The patch removes an unpopular element from Named Monsters and adds matchmaking to more missions. The developer also responded to concerns that it might nerf powerful anti-boss builds. What does The First Descendent Update 1.0.2 do?
Once Human players are having a blast exploring the game, taking on tense fights and pushing the open-world survival game to its limits. However there’s another subset of players who are spending their time building beautiful homes to call their own. Examples include Reddit user SykoManiax, who posted their creation on the Once Human Reddit
Busway Islands – working road and rail on console There are times when all we want to do is kick back and enjoy a relaxing little puzzler. Busway Islands on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch promises to be just that. Available right now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Busway Islands is the latest to
Planet Coaster 2 arrives later this year and its big update, alongside all the rollercoaster and theme park simulation gameplay of the first title, is the inclusion of water park mechanics. You will be able to create water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and more. You will also be able to visit your friend’s parks