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The Witcher 3 Game of the Year edition releases tomorrow and the base game is getting a big patch in preparation. Detailed patch notes show a great many fixes coming to version 1.30. Tweaked item drops, an end to game altering glitches, and a host of quest fixes are highlights.
By Heather Alexandra Published August 29, 2016 -
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Why Final Fantasy XV Was Recently Delayed
Final Fantasy XV was delayed earlier this month. It will now be released in late November. (Fingers crossed!) If you were wondering why, director Hajime Tabata recently shed some light on the situation. Speaking with Famitsu, Tabata talked about the delay. Some of the reasons will be obvious, but not all. “For starters,” Tabata told…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 29, 2016 -
Vita ‘Exclusives’ Are My Favorite Part Of The PlayStation 4
I was two years late to the PlayStation 4 party. It’s always hard for me to justify buying a new console, especially one that’s marketed to more “hard-core” gamers. Luckily I’ve found plenty of gems to play with my lovely matte parallelogram. While I’m finally down with the PS4 crowd, I’ve never touched a PlayStation…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 -
The Best (And Worst) Console Redesigns
It’s not uncommon for home and handheld consoles to get a drastic makeover in the years after their launch. Sometimes even after they’ve begun playing second fiddle to a new more powerful sibling. With the Xbox One S fresh in our memories and a thinner version of the PlayStation 4 all but confirmed, it’s the…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 28, 2016 -
Titanfall 2‘s tech test has started a second weekend of testing on the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Earlier this week, Respawn Entertainment promised key changes after mixed reception to the first weekend test. Movement speed has been increased and players will enjoy more time in their Titans now their mech’s spawn meeter partially fills…
By Heather Alexandra Published August 26, 2016 -
Sony Promotes Indie Game Full Of Seemingly Ripped-Off Art And Music
It’s not rare to find clones and ripoff games on Steam or the app store. The video game market is full of asset theft, much to the dismay of hard-working developers everywhere. But how often do you find a ripoff game that’s actively marketed by Sony? Solbrain: Knight of Darkness, a new adventure game that…
By Heather Alexandra Published August 25, 2016 -
The Division‘s Developers Delay DLC To Focus On Improving Troubled Game
Acknowledging that their game has major problems especially in its endgame, the creators of the once-hot Division said in a livestream today that they will prioritize the release of an October patch to make their game better. “We want to go back to making The Division really fun in the end-game experience,” community developer Hamish…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 25, 2016 -
Go Set Up Two-Step Verification On Your PlayStation Right Now
This morning, Sony quietly added two-step verification to the PlayStation Network, allowing users to add an extra layer of security to their PS4, PS3, and Vita accounts. Finally. NOW GO DO IT. You can find the option by going to Settings -> PlayStation Network Account Management -> Account Information -> Security -> 2-Step Verification. It…
By Jason Schreier Published August 25, 2016 -
Nioh Feels Like A Samurai Take On A Souls Game
Nioh is an upcoming Playstation 4 exclusive that blends aspects of Dark Souls, Onimusha, and even a little Genji: Days of the Blade to create a fast paced hack and slash game. The game is currently hosting an open beta. A perfect chance for some samurai action! Many games boast about their difficulty but Nioh…
By Heather Alexandra Published August 24, 2016 -
A Newcomer’s Impressions Of The Titanfall 2 Tech Test
This past weekend, Titanfall 2 offered an open tech test across the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Eager to get my fill of giant robots and balletic gunplay, I suited up to join the fight. All in all, it was pretty fun. But there’s a lot to dissect and discuss. I should begin by admitting…
By Heather Alexandra Published August 23, 2016 -
Soon It’ll Be Way Easier To Use A PS4 Controller On PC
Sick of messing with drivers to get your DualShock 4 working on PC? Worry not. The solution, as always, is a dongle. Sony announced today plans to release a wireless adaptor for the PS4 controller that works on both PC and Mac. It’ll go on sale in early September for $25. It’s not 100% clear…
By Jason Schreier Published August 23, 2016 -
Slim PS4 Apparently Unboxed Before Sony Can Even Announce It
On September 7, Sony is expected to announce two new models of the PlayStation 4. They should only bother announcing one, because the Slim looks like it’s already well and truly out there Having apparently turned up on an auction site over the weekend, British YouTuber ZRZhas now seemingly got his hands on an entire…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 23, 2016 -
PlayStation Plus Gets A $10-Per-Year Price Hike
PlayStation Plus will jump from $50/year to $60/year starting September 22, Sony said today. It’s the first price hike for the online service since it launched in 2010. The three-month plan will now cost $25, and the one-month plan will remain at $10. “If you are a current member, the new prices will take effect…
By Jason Schreier Published August 22, 2016 -
PSA: Don’t Buy A PlayStation 4 Right Now
The PlayStation 4 is an excellent console, one that I’d recommend to anyone who’s looking for a new video game system. Also, you should definitely not buy one. Patrick Redford, a writer for the Bleacher Report fan website Deadspin, has been asking me for the past month whether or not he should buy a PlayStation…
By Jason Schreier Published August 22, 2016 -
Apparent PS4 Slim Leaks On Auction Site
Apparent images of a slimmer, sleeker version of the PlayStation 4 have popped up on the UK auction site Gumtree (h/t NeoGAF), where a British seller claims to have obtained an unannounced model of Sony’s latest console. It’s going for only £295. We don’t know if this machine is real, but the pictures are compelling.…
By Jason Schreier Published August 21, 2016 -
Watch Us Play The Dream-like PS4 Game Bound
Bound is a visually striking game that comes from small Polish studio Plastic. It’s out this week on PS4. It’s a little plain in terms of gameplay but looks fantastic. It has a great in-game photo mode, and with good reason. Every scene in this game is a stunner. There’s a story being told in…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 17, 2016 -
We recently played a bit of the upcoming BioShock collection: all three BioShocks, all the DLC, everything but BioShock 2‘s multiplayer. No gameplay tweaks; just graphical polish so that it looks as good as it looks in your memories (see above). Out Sept. 13 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
By Stephen Totilo Published August 17, 2016