April turned into a record breaking month for a few people, least of all Sony; they hit milestones with both their PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. They weren’t the only ones to do so, though, as the Call of Duty franchise had plenty of success of their own. PlayStation 5 Becomes the Fastest-Selling Console
Game Developer reports that Riot Games has agreed on a settlement of the class-action lawsuit against the company to the tune of $100 million, a massive increase from the $10 million settlement attempt previously made that was rejected for letting Riot off too easily. The class-action lawsuit came after blockbuster reports of sexism and abuse
LEGO and Sega are teaming up for a New Year’s release of the LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set. The build is a take on some iconic stage pieces from the speedster’s first outing, complete with a Sonic minifig and a devious Dr. Eggman. You’ll be able to build this 2D-inspired set early next year that
Image: Lena Raine Over the holidays we’re republishing some of our best features, interviews, opinion pieces and talking points from the previous 12 months from staff and contributors alike — articles that we feel represent our best of 2021. In them you’ll find our usual mix of thoughtfulness, frivolity, retro expertise, gaming nostalgia, and —
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. Valve’s Steam storefront has been nominally available in China for years, but the company launched a China-specific store earlier this year. Now, the other shoe has dropped. Chinese authorities appear to have blocked the global Steam domain, leaving affected gamers
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has said that while Elden Ring is “close” to being his ideal game, he’s unlikely to play it because he won’t get to experience it fresh considering he’s worked on the title for a considerable amount of time. Speaking to EDGE magazine (issue 367 via Wccftech), Miyazaki elaborated on what makes
Audio player loading… I’m not a fan of “just going out for a walk”. It’s obviously good to go outside, get some fresh air, and touch some grass now and then. But that’s usually not enough to convince me to get off the couch. I need a purpose or, as it turns out, a gamification-style
2021 is about due to be visited by three thematic ghosts. While it’s being taught the error of its ways, we’ve got a few games we let slip under the radar this year. Check the Best Game You Missed tag to see a new game each day over the break. Diablo has, for good reasons,
As 2021 comes to a close, many are left wondering what could be planned for the year ahead when it comes to the gaming industry. As for Atlus Co., Ltd. specifically, they seem to have pretty ambitious plans. In an interview with the Japanese publication Famitsu, Shinjiro Takada, the product manager of the Creative Department
Being a rocket scientist is often used as a byword for being fairly smart. Well, here we have the chance to prove that we are as smart as a rocket scientist, and that’s all thanks to the latest from Studio Floris Kaayk – Next Space Rebels. With a very large back story to discover, parts
Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida recently took to Twitter to inform fans that the game would be delayed by a half a year due to COVID-related difficulties. He previously stated that we’d have more solid info in the back half of 2021 but given that we’re already preparing to ring in 2022, that ship
February may well be the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean it was short on news. Sony chose this month to make several big announcements, both good and bad. As well as the announcement of PSVR for the PlayStation 5, they also revealed more of their PlayStation Studios titles would be heading
Over the holidays we’re republishing some of our best features, interviews, opinion pieces and talking points from the previous 12 months from staff and contributors alike — articles that we feel represent our best of 2021. In them you’ll find our usual mix of thoughtfulness, frivolity, retro expertise, gaming nostalgia, and — of course —
Genshin Impact’s 2.4 update, Fleeting Colors in Flight, arrives on January 5th – that’s next week! This patch contains plenty of content, including the new area Enkanomiya and two new characters, Shenhe and Yunjin. Players can earn rewards including Intertwined Fates to draw characters and items via gacha, discover new cosmetic outfits, and collect some
It’s that beautiful time of year again in Rocket League! Get ready to sled into the annual winter event, Frosty Fest, throughout the rest of the year starting December 16! Be sure to get yourself on the “Nice List” and earn Golden Gifts, unlock incredibly cool items, slide into limited time modes, and more! Once
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use. (Photo: Ubisoft)During these unprecedented times, Ubisoft has found itself joining the ranks of many other shocking firsts. The video game studio is losing employees much faster than it can hire them, and for uglier reasons than it’d probably like to
Audio player loading… Horizon Forbidden West is fast approaching its 18 February, 2022 release date, and with its PS5 and PS4 launch looming the first of its age ratings has been revealed. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), which assigns age and content ratings to videogames in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has deemed
PlayStation Plus is no stranger to criticisms when it comes to its monthly games lineup, but the past year has been particularly rough in terms of PlayStation 5 offerings and upgrade paths (or lack thereof). However, from a purely monetary standpoint, the service has proven to be a bargain for subscribers who received more than