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We've been expecting Remedy Entertainment to revisit the Alan Wake IP for quite some time now, having acquired the rights from Microsoft and re-introduced the titular character in an expansion for another game, Control. Now, it looks like we'll be getting an Alan Wake Remaster, and it won't be long …

While Microsoft has been snapping up video game development studios left and right, Sony has taken a much more methodical approach, acquiring studios which have been closely aligned with the console manufacturer for years. It seems the latest shake-up by the company may involve the creation of a new studio …

PlayStation Now is a game subscription service in a similar vein to Xbox Game Pass. Each month, a number of titles are added to the service. While we do not yet know the full list of games coming this month, PlayStation has announced that a new Final Fantasy game will …

Each month, PlayStation offers a selection of games for free to all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on three titles, two PS4, and a PS5 game – including Hitman 2, and Predator Hunting Grounds. Available from the 7th of …

While many publishers have pushed back against the idea that next-gen games need to cost more money, with most opting to offer free next-gen upgrades when it is available, Sony has not been doing so for the most part. Such is the case with Horizon Forbidden West, which will see …

2020 and 2021 have been good years for Discord. The messaging service has seen explosive growth due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, with users joining the service in order to continue spending time with friends. As big as the service has become, the service is looking to grow further, …

Sony has been slowly but surely updating many of its PS4 exclusive titles to offer some level of PS5 support. One of the most common methods is by updating the game to run at 60fps on the company’s latest console. Ahead of the sequel’s release in 2022, Horizon Zero Dawn …

Last month, reports of a revised PlayStation 5 began to surface, with a few subtle design changes in place and lighter materials. Now, this new PS5 seems to be shipping in some countries, with the main change making it easier to set up the system's base stand.  As reported by …

With the Director’s Cut for Ghost of Tsushima having been released today, Sucker Punch Productions also updated the game to version 2.04. As part of this update, fans have noticed many subtle and significant changes, including entirely new animations, an enemy lock-on and more. While there are likely to be …

Recently we reported that Rocket League was finally getting a 120hz mode on PS5 despite previously claiming it wasn’t possible due to the nature of backwards compatibility on Sony’s machine. It seems this wasn’t all that changed, as many aspects of the console’s backwards compatibility have seemingly been improved. As …

While the Xbox Series X|S previously received next-gen patches for Rocket League which brought the game up to a maximum FPS count of 120, the PS5 – due to the nature of its backwards compatibility – was unable to do so. However, it looks like Sony has been working on …

Square Enix stirred controversy last year when it announced that Spider-Man would be coming to Marvel's Avengers, but only for PlayStation consoles. That exclusive piece of DLC took a back seat after the game's rough launch, but apparently, it will still be releasing this year. Speaking with Screen Rant, Marvel's …

Ever since the PS3, FromSoftware and Sony have partnered to develop a game exclusively for each PlayStation system. The PS3 got Demon’s Souls, the PS4 got Bloodborne, and now it seems the PS5 may also be getting an exclusive FromSoftware experience – though it isn’t Bloodborne 2. While fans are …

There has been a lot of speculation around Microsoft bringing Xbox Game Pass to other console platforms over the years. The Nintendo Switch in particular has been at the forefront of these rumours, possibly with an xCloud powered version of Game Pass for the handheld console. Unfortunately, for the time …

Sony has been investing heavily in anime over the past few years. Following the acquisition of FUNimation back in 2017, the company recently completed its acquisition of rivalling anime streaming service Crunchyroll for $1.175 Billion. It seems the company is looking to consolidate its products, including Crunchyroll with its PlayStation …

Over the last few years, we've seen the Tales Of series of JRPGs take a long break. The latest game in the series, Tales of Arise, was due to release in 2020 but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now, just ahead of the game's new September 2021 …

Recently we reported that Nintendo had reached the major milestone of selling 800 million consoles, with the Switch outselling the PS3. PlayStation isn't hurting for sales however, as the company just reported that it had achieved the best Q1 revenue in the history of video games, regardless of platform. Sony …

Nintendo seems to have cracked the formula with the Nintendo Switch. The hybrid console continues to sell extremely well, pushing Nintendo as a whole to new heights, with all of its systems combined selling over 800 million units. Nintendo recently held its FY3/2021 Q1 earnings, revealing that the Nintendo Switch …

While Microsoft has promised to bring all of its first-party titles to the PC platform as well as Xbox, Sony has been much more apprehensive, only recently testing the waters. It seems the limited releases seen so far (Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone) have proven to be successful, prompting …

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends started its life as a free multiplayer addition to the single-player focused action-adventure title. Since then, the game mode has expanded further and further, offering raids and more. Now it seems the team at Sucker Punch are going all in on this mode, as Ghost of …

While Sony has officially confirmed that a second generation PSVR headset is in development, the console manufacturer has offered sparing details on what fans can expect. Leaked details, such as eye tracking and more, make the headset seem mighty impressive, however there are reportedly even more yet-to-be-leaked details which “make …

Last week, we learned that Sony has managed to sell 10 million PS5 units since launch, a number that the company hopes to double before the end of March 2022. While consoles are often sold at a loss at launch, it looks like Sony's accelerated pace of sales has made …

Each month, PlayStation adds a number of new games to its PlayStation Now lineup. The Game Pass-like subscription service has seen much less fanfare than its Microsoft counterpart, though it is cheaper, and still offers a great selection of games. Joining the service this month is NieR: Automata, Undertale, and …

Earlier this week, rumours began swirling that Horizon Forbidden West could be delayed to 2022. Now, another reliable source has come forward, confirming that Sony has made the decision to push the game back to Q1 2022.  The initial report came from Giant Bomb member, Jeff Grubb, who has reported …

While the PS5 is a powerful console with many worthwhile exclusive titles, the software experience of the machine has been somewhat lackluster, with many promised features not yet being enabled. Finally, it has been confirmed that the next major system update will bring with it SSD support, 3D audio for …

Kena: Bridge of Spirits was one of the most unique and interesting games to be announced for PS5 was back during the console’s reveal event last year. Originally intended to release in late 2020, the game was delayed multiple times. For the – hopefully final – time, Kena Bridge of …

Despite being early in the new console generation, both Microsoft and Sony are posting impressive sales statistics. Alongside the reveal that the PS5 has sold 10 million consoles – despite stock shortage issues – the console’s games are likewise performing well, with Spider-Man: Miles Morales selling over 6 million copies. …

Sony recently went on a mini acquisition spree, acquiring not only Returnal Developers Housemarque, but also the studio Nixxes. Known best for porting many of Square Enix’s games to PC, the console manufacturer has now confirmed that it acquired the studio for the primary purpose of bringing more PlayStation games …

One of the biggest mysteries in the video games industry this year has pertained to the truth behind the horror game Abandoned. Developed by Blue Box Studios, this seemingly innocuous indie horror title has sparked a great deal of rumours and speculation due to its potential connections to Hideo Kojima. …

One of the best shifts in video game norms this generation is the tendency for most developers and publishers to offer free next-gen patches for their latest titles. Following on from the recent update for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Warhammer Vermintide 2 has now gotten a free PS5 update, …