Sony’s latest and greatest portable console has been on life support for years, but the company has repeatedly told fans of the PS Vita that it isn’t going anywhere. That abruptly ended this week, as Sony Interactive Entertainment SVP Hiroyuki Oda confirmed to Japanese video game magazine Famitsu during a media session that manufacturing of the PS […]
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‘Red Dead Online’ beta will launch a month after ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’
As extraordinary as Grand Theft Auto V’s sustained success has been, it would never have become one of the best-selling games of all time without Grand Theft Auto Online. As such, it came as no surprise on Wednesday when GTA developer Rockstar Games announced that Red Dead Online will accompany Red Dead Redemption 2 when it hits […]
Read More‘PUBG’ might finally be coming to PS4
Microsoft shelled out last year to ensure PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) would be an Xbox One console exclusive for a limited amount of time, but it looks like that window may soon be closing. On Wednesday, Eurogamer spotted what appears to be an official rating for a PS4 version of PUBG on the Korean Game Rating Board, possibly spoiling […]
Read MoreSony just launched a new console: The old PlayStation Classic
If you thought that Sony will just sit idly by and watch Nintendo sell new versions of old consoles that are quite popular with the crowds, then think again. Sony wants a piece of that action, and it just unveiled a brand new console that will hit stores by Christmas. The brand-new-but-still-old PlayStation Classic. The […]
Read MoreYouTube Gaming standalone app to shut down in March 2019 as features migrate to main app
Before the days of Twitch, or even Justin.tv, YouTube was the one place we all went for gaming content. Whether they were Let’s Plays of games that were out of our reach, guides on how to complete quests or boss battles, or lore videos that dove deep into a game’s story, YouTube was the place […]
Read MoreOnePlus is launching a puzzle game called ‘Crackables’ with a $30,000 ultimate gaming setup prize
Before OnePlus launches its next flagship, the OnePlus 6T, the company will kick off a puzzle game competition that has a grand prize worth $30,000. Called Crackables, the game is played online on mobile devices only and represents a partnership between Google and OnePlus. You don’t need to install any apps, and you don’t need […]
Read MoreNintendo Switch Online FAQ: What you need to know about the Switch online service
With just a few days to spare before the service launches, Nintendo has told us basically everything there is to know about Nintendo Switch Online. As such, we figured this would be the right time to put together a comprehensive FAQ, addressing everything from the release date to the cost to the features to the […]
Read More9 of the biggest announcements from last night’s massive Nintendo Direct
Nintendo ended up having to delay its latest Direct live stream due to an earthquake in Japan, but it ended up being well worth the wait. On Thursday, the company unleashed a torrent of announcements, including new games for the Switch and 3DS, new information about Nintendo Switch Online, and plenty of ports as well. […]
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Nintendo’s retro NES controllers are the best thing about its Online service
Nintendo had its delayed Direct last night, and revealed new details about its Online subscription. One of its more interesting announcements was a pair of add-on controllers for the Switch which look and feel exactly like the old Nintendo Entertainment System controllers — all the better to play the retro […]
Read MoreLet’s wish a happy 33rd birthday to a certain mustachioed Italian plumber
Setting aside his technical first appearance in 1981’s Donkey Kong, today is a fun anniversary to take note of for fans of the Super Mario video game franchise. The fat plumber who sports the iconic overalls and red cap debuted as a titular video game hero 33 years ago today, in Super Mario Bros. which […]
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A subreddit called StopGaming offers help for addicts over objections from skeptics
Buried on Reddit is a modestly popular sub called /r/stopgaming. It’s dedicated to helping those who suffer from self-professed gaming addiction, though it has to do so in the face of doubt and even scorn from the rest of Reddit’s ardent gaming community. The relationship between Reddit and gaming is […]
Read MoreThis Hyperkin console is basically a Nintendo Switch that plays every SNES game ever
There’s no question that the Nintendo Switch is the hottest video game console out there right now, and people also love the retro consoles Nintendo has been selling for the past few years. What if there was a way to combine the two? There is, and it’s called the Hyperkin SupaBoy S Portable Pocket Console. […]
Read MoreNintendo Switch Online launches on September 18th with 7-day free trial
A year and a half after launching, the Nintendo Switch is finally getting an official online service. Nintendo announced on Wednesday that Nintendo Switch Online memberships will kick off on September 18th, which is less than a week away. Switch owners will be able to take advantage of a 7-day free trial as well. Nintendo […]
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Neo Geo Mini International Edition Now Available For Pre-Order
Earlier this year, SNK unveiled the Neo Geo Mini. Given the popularity that Nintendo has had with its “Classic” series of re-released consoles, it wasn’t a surprised to see other companies attempt to follow in their footsteps. The release proved to be a success in Japan, where it quickly sold […]
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Nintendo Seeking Software Engineer With Hacking Expertise
As much as companies try, no system is impervious to hacks. Granted security has come a long way since back in the day, but if there is a will, there is a way. Now console hacks do seem less common than they do compared to earlier generations, but it is […]
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Overwatch Update Adds New ‘Busan’ Map To The Mix
Overwatch’s recent Summer Games event from last month took place in Busan, South Korea. It was speculated that this was Blizzard’s way to acknowledging its strong Overwatch fan and playerbase in the country. Now the good news for those who enjoyed the Busan Summer Games, it seems that the latest […]
Read More‘Battlefield 1’ Premium Pass is free on PS4, Xbox One, and PC for a week
With the Battlefield V open beta wrapping up this morning, fans of the franchise are going to have to wait longer than expected to play the game again as EA and DICE announced last month that the release date has been delayed from October 19th to November 20th. That’s the bad news, but the good […]
Read More‘Pokemon Go’ Ultra Bonus Event brings region-exclusive Pokemon to everyone
After a busy summer which saw the debut of trading and the addition of Alolan variants, Pokemon Go hasn’t been making headlines quite as frequently in recent weeks. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the introduction of Generation 4, but in the meantime, Niantic has announced a new event starting this week which will make it possible […]
Read More‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’ feels like it could be the ultimate evolution of the franchise
When Ubisoft announced that it would be returning to the Assassin’s Creed franchise just a year after Origins came out, I was initially skeptical. Origins succeeded in part because Ubisoft took the time to truly evolve the gameplay for the first time in a decade, but Odyssey, its follow-up, appeared to be little more than […]
Read MoreWatch the first gameplay trailer for ‘Call of Duty’ battle royale mode Blackout
What Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 lacks in single-player content it will more than make up for in multiplayer modes. In addition to the standard competitive modes that have been in every Call of Duty game to date, Black Ops 4 will also feature its own battle royale mode, taking a page from the […]
Read MoreThe 20 most anticipated games of fall 2018
It’s going to be hard to top last year, which was headlined by Super Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild, and Horizon Zero Dawn, but the last few months of 2018 are going to give 2017 a run for its money. Below, we’ve put together our list of the twenty most anticipated games coming out in the final […]
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Sony Ends PlayStation 2 Repair Services After 18 Years
Advertising A lot has changed in the past 18 years. Sony launched the PlayStation 2 console back in March 2000. The gaming industry has changed significantly since then but the company continued to offer repair services for the console in its home country of Japan even as it wrapped up […]
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