Sony says the PS5 has had the biggest ever launch for a PlayStation, and confirmed that more units will be released before the end of the year.In a tweet thanking fans, the PlayStation account explained that the PS5 was “our biggest console launch ever”. Sony doesn’t frequently give actual sales figures, so we’re yet to […]
PlayStation 5 first launched in several territories, including North America and Japan, earlier this month on November 12th. Sony remains silent about specific sales numbers, but there is reason to celebrate. This particular release now counts as the company’s “biggest console launch ever.” With that in mind, along with the drama surrounding the product’s scarcity, […]
Capcom is bringing Resident Evil film star Milla Jovovich — and her monster-hunting character Artemis from the upcoming Monster Hunter movie — to Monster Hunter: World. Jovovich’s character will make a guest appearance in a two-part event quest, where she’ll be voiced by the actor. Monster Hunter: World players will battle Black Diablos, a monster […]
Last week, Sony Interactive Entertainment president Jim Ryan told Russian press that “everything” — all of its PlayStation 5 consoles — had been sold. However, Sony announced on Wednesday that it’ll refresh its console inventory in the next couple months, after seeing “unprecedented” demand for the console. “We want to thank gamers everywhere for making […]
Counterplay Games has deployed patch 2.1.17 for Godfall, which fixes a plethora of issues reported by players alongside adding stability improvements. Full patch notes are as follows: PlayStation 5 Only Solved an issue where pressing the F11 key on a plugged keyboard would cause the game to hang. Solved an issue where changing a controls […]
Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2020 deals are live across several different retailers. Grabbing Switch games from your preferred stores is great if you prefer to have physical copies. If you don’t mind downloading titles onto your console, Nintendo is running its own Cyber Deals campaign on digital downloads starting on November 23 at 12:00 p.m. […]
A flash of steel, a few quick slashes and the enemy is dead; this is the fantasy of how a Samurai fights. Lethal, precise, fast… but how does that translate into gameplay? Honoring this fantasy, what we called the “Lethality Contract,” was a major challenge we had in making Ghost of Tsushima. Keeping things lethal […]
The crew at Gunfire Games has a new sales milestone to celebrate. Thus far, more than 2.5 million copies of the studio’s Remnant: From the Ashes franchise have been sold worldwide. In total, the base game accounts for 1.7 million of said sales. Meanwhile, premium DLC offerings Swamps of Corsus and Subject 2923 are closing in on a combined […]
Marvel’s Avengers sales have been lower than expected, and the game hasn’t yet recouped its development costs, leading to an estimated ¥7 billion (approximately $67 million USD) operating loss in Square Enix’s HD Games segment during the last financial quarter.Company president Yosuke Matsude explained in a newly translated results briefing, “Sales of Marvel’s Avengers were […]
Summary: Fallout 76 is the online prequel to the Fallout franchise. Here, every surviving human is a real person. Work together, or not, to survive. Under the threat of nuclear annihilation, you’ll experience the largest, most dynamic world ever created in the legendary Fallout universe. Franchises:Fallout Genres:Online, Battle Royale, RPG Platforms:PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 […]
The centrepiece of Mario’s 30th anniversary won’t make it out of it’s 35th. Super Mario Maker, the 2015 Wii U release, will see its online services shut down on March 31, 2021. This will prevent course uploads as well as use of the Super Mario Maker bookmark website, and the game will also be removed […]
For the second week running, Sony has dropped a PS5 system update designed to improve system performance – but it’s still unclear what the patch specifically changes.The 20.02-02.26.00 system update weighs in at 886MB and, like last week’s update, its details read simply: “This system software update improves system performance.” If you want to download […]
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is getting a crossover with the Monster Hunter movie. From December 4, you’ll be able to play as Milla Jovovich’s Lieutenant Artemis in a two-part Event Quest inspired by the upcoming Paul W.S. Anderson film.Announced today, Jovovich lends her voice to the in-game Artemis, with the quests setting players against a […]
Hopefully one of the targets is a political figure who resembles Winnie the Pooh. Hitman 3 is coming to the Switch in cloud form next year, and developer IO Interactive is showing off some of the tech that will be viewable in this version. IO posted a trailer earlier today that showed off a new […]
It was as quick as the first death that instantly sent me careening back to memories of the original Demon’s Souls. I didn’t end up playing the 2009 title until 2011, but the arduous experience of getting the Platinum trophy sated my need for the Souls genre for the next decade. I missed Dark Souls, […]
The developer of Hitman has a new James Bond game in the works. We discuss why it could be the best Bond ever. Plus: Phil Spencer says an Xbox smart TV app is closer than we think, some of us would totally play the leaked retail Cyberpunk 2077 disc that hasn’t been patched yet if […]
IGN Prime has partnered with developer Mega Cat Studios to offer all IGN Prime members a free steam key for Bite the Bullet! Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline […]
The adorable Astro’s Playroom may have stolen people’s hearts at the launch of the PlayStation 5 (no doubt in part thanks to it coming along for free), but any 3D platformer fan would do well to not leave Sackboy: A Big Adventure locked in the toybox. This spin-off (which is available on PS4 as well) […]
Last Edited: 25 Nov 2020 12:22 am How Armor Works in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Unlike other Assassin’s Creed games, armor in AC Valhalla is very unique, and not many can be found in the world. Each armor piece is part of a set, and all set have 2 different bonus effects when 2 and 5 […]
Each week Sony brings PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable owners new content, add-ons, games and more. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation Store Update. *Links are for the listed region* […]
With around six hours under my shiny new +84 Agility belt, I can already see that World of Warcraft: Shadowlands doesn’t only straddle the line between life and death – it straddles the line between what was and what could be for Blizzard’s 16-year-old MMO. While it bombards us with familiar characters like Thrall, Jaina […]
While GameStop is offering doorbuster discounts this year, you can also find several of their Black Friday 2020 deals on the GameStop website right now. There are several deals on TVs and sound bars, though the best sale is on select Vizio TVs. Grabbing one of those will also get you a $50 GameStop gift […]
Now might be as good a time as any to get started with Dungeons & Dragons. However, if you’re just beginning with the series, you’ll learn quickly that all of the source books, supplemental guides, and individual adventures can get pricey. Thankfully, several retailers are running Black Friday 2020 deals on all of the materials […]
Walmart’s deals for Black Friday 2020 are live. For those looking to get their shopping done with the retailer online this year, you won’t find many deals on last-gen consoles like the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One, however if you’re looking to buy a Nintendo Switch and are willing to consider a bundle, you’re […]
Red Dead Redemption 2’s evolving online suite, Red Dead Online, is gearing up to set out on its own. Come December 1st, the multiplayer component will be available to purchase on digital storefronts for the PS4, PC via Epic Games Store and Steam, and Xbox One for $4.99. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players will […]
Your Korean Baseball Organization champs are the NC Dinos — so named because Guild Wars publisher NCSoft established and owns the team. Today the Dinos celebrated their 4-2 Korean Series triumph over the Doosan Bears as only their team could — with an enormous prop sword from NCSoft’s Lineage MMO franchise. According to Sung Min […]
In late 2019, No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games added a full-blown synthesizer to the ever-expanding space game, allowing fans to create their own melodies. And in 2020, explorers who are a part of the fan-run Galactic Hub group have come together to build in-game colonies where the dance party never stops, courtesy of that […]
Finally, it’s America’s time to shine. Microsoft and developer Asobo Studio announced Tuesday that Microsoft Flight Simulator’s second world update is here and focuses on the United States, offering new visual improvements to locations across the country. Those improvements include four new handcrafted airports: Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth; Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in Washington […]
Alarmist conservative commentators and holiday specials have one big thing in common: they always seem to think Christmas is under attack. Whether it’s grinches, Wile E. Coyote-style holiday-stealing wolves, a well-meaning Halloween avatar, or Santa Claus’ own illness and grouchiness, something’s always coming along to interfere with the holiday. At this point, rescuing Christmas from […]
In a new interview, Xbox boss Phil Spencer shared how toxicity can harm the video game industry, calling console tribalism “one of the worst things about” the video game industry.Speaking with The Verge, Spencer spoke out against what he calls “tribalism in the industry,” though more popularly referred to as the “console wars.” Spencer, who […]
CD Projekt RED shared footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on Xbox One X and Xbox Series X last week. Now it’s PlayStation’s turn to sit in the comparison video hot seat. Earlier today, the studio launched an all-new gameplay trailer, boasting footage from both the PS4 Pro and PS5 (via backward compatibility). The new gameplay […]
In this Assassin’s Creed Valhalla guide, we’ll lead you to every Wealth, Mystery, and Artifact in Oxenefordscire. Use our maps to find the locations of every Nickel Ingots, Cargo, Ability, Gear, World Event, Animus Anomaly, Fly Agaric Hallucination Challenge, Legendary Animal, Flyting, Roman Artifact, Cursed Symbol, Flying Paper, Rigsogur Fragment, Treasure Hoard Map in the […]
In this Assassin’s Creed Valhalla guide, we’ll show you where to find all three of Oxenefordscire’s Abilities inside their Books of Knowledge. Our maps below will lead you to the Feign Death and Vengence of Thor melee Abilities and the Man’s Best Friend ranged Ability. Oxenefordscire Abilities locations map Graphic: Jeffrey Parkin | Sources: Ubisoft […]
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla‘s dice minigame, Orlog, is getting a physical release. This news comes from boardgame website Dicebreaker, who spoke to co-development game director Benoit Richer about the fictional Viking pastime. Richer revealed that the initial version of Orlog was similar to a deckbuilding game, in which players collected unique dice to customize their throws. “We always wanted […]
Summary Free new DLC Big Boss Bundle available now for Hotshot Racing Available with Xbox Game Pass, play Hotshot Racing and the new DLC today New Barrel Barrage mode adds explosive barrels to the mix and four new high-speed circuits now in Boss Level Grand Prix Available with Xbox Game Pass, Hotshot Racing is the […]
The secret heart of Treyarch’s Call of Duty games since 2008 has always been Zombies. The wave-based survival mode is equal parts silly, challenging, and endlessly repeatable. But in the 12 years since it was first released, Treyarch has added way too much to the mode. 2018’s Black Ops 4 was so complicated that the […]
There are not enough PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X units to go around. Consoles — and console bundles worth around $800 — go up on store websites sporadically, but then those websites, like Walmart and Target, crash instantly. A lucky few will get a console into their carts, and an even smaller number will […]
Veterans of the franchise know Nuketown well, but in 1984, it turns out the original testing ground for the most powerful bomb on the planet had a sister site, one that has been lost to time until a few curious travelers turned it into their own personal sanctuary. As a precursor to the start of […]
The leaks and rumors were indeed correct. On the heels of a recent tease, NetherRealm Studios has unleashed a Klassic MK Movie Skin Pack for Mortal Kombat 11. This new pack includes three different skins from the 1995 film adaption. Players who pay $5.99 for the pack will gain access to “Protector of Earthrealm Raiden,” […]
Rainbow Six Siege will offer modes prioritizing performance or resolution, plus a host of visual upgrades, when its PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions launch on Dec. 1, Ubisoft announced Tuesday. Siege will get a performance mode, which targets a frame rate of 120 frames per second with dynamic 4K resolution, and a resolution […]
“All major retailers and Sony, [they] had so many bugs and issues where the PS5 would get taken out of my cart,” Ace tells IGN. So, after failing to secure a PlayStation 5 through the usual digital stores and even directly from Sony, Ace did what anyone does after missing a sale, and started shopping […]
In a Night City Wire video presentation, CD Projekt Red gave fans of Cyberpunk 2077 a glimpse at the difference between the game on Xbox One X and Xbox Series X, where it is running via backward compatibility. The goal was to make it crystal clear to consumers that the game will be compatible with […]
It’s no secret that the PS5 is in short supply right now. Sony’s Jim Ryan has said that “absolutely everything is sold” in regards to the the console supply. That means that many eagerly waiting fans are trying to snag any stock that occasionally comes up as Sony tries to meet the high demand. Scalpers […]
CD Projekt Red has shared a new gameplay video of Cyberpunk 2077 running on both PS5 (via backwards compatibility) and PS4 Pro ahead of its launch on December 10, 2020. This PS5 and PS4 footage follows the Xbox Series X and Xbox One X gameplay from last week’s Night City Wire Special, and this time […]
Three actors who appeared in the 1995 Mortal Kombat film adaptation are reprising their roles for Mortal Kombat 11. The voices and likenesses of Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras are now available as skins for Raiden, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade, respectively. The trio of skins and voice packs can be purchased in […]
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has explained that more Xbox Series X units were built for launch than Xbox Series S, but that the ratio of units made of each console will likely be more even by next holiday season.In an interview with The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Spencer explained the logic, saying that the company […]
Rainbow Six Siege’s next-generation update will arrive on December 1, and brings with it a variety of improvements and quality of life features that should help Siege feel at home on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Chief among the upgrades, Siege on next-gen will support resolutions of up to 4K and frame rates of up […]
Ready to celebrate a year of amazing creations in Dreams? So are we! The 2nd Annual Impy Awards will be taking place on February 14, 2021 which, rather conveniently, is also Dreams’ 1st birthday! To join the party, submit your nominations starting… TODAY! Then tune in to our made-in-Dreams, award-packed and even-more-ambitious-than-last-year broadcast in February. […]
When Deathloop launches for the PlayStation 5, players will be able to fully immerse themselves in the game, thanks in no small part to the DualSense controller. Using haptics and adaptive triggers, Arkane will ensure that players get a feel of the different weapons available to them. For example, when using the PT-6 Spiker, you will […]
Howdy all! My name is Troy Pruitt and I am the community manager for Crusader Kings III. I’m in charge of the day-to-day communications, handling of social media posting and planning, streaming and video content for Crusader Kings III and I’m here to discuss the newest update for the title, the Ruler Designer. This Update, […]
