Let’s put aside our fears of a nonsensical (read: evil) block on used video games coming to the PlayStation 3 successor and look towards the brighter side of next-gen consoles. They’re coming soon, and PlayStation gamers may be able to rejoice sooner than expected. No, not next month at Destination PlayStation! Microsoft is teasing an E3 2013 unveiling of the next-gen Xbox but Sony may beat them to the punch....
Battle Royale has been one of the biggest talking points in gaming for the past couple of years. Most of the genre’s rise in popularity can be attributed to PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, a title original designed as a mod from Brendan Greene, PlayerUnknown himself. Even with battle royale’s influence across the industry, with teams ranging from smaller indie developers to the AAA ecosystem of high-profile franchises taking a chance with the last man standing multiplayer approach, Greene’s ambitions appear to now be pulling him away from the competitive online experience he’s helped to build....
Our first real look at NBA 2K12 has been released in the form of a fast-cut, minimal gameplay trailer that blends footage of today’s athletes in action along with some of those that are featured in the game’s NBA’s Greatest mode.Topped off with a superb music choice and some flashy dunks from stars both young and old, this is how you build excitement for a basketball game. Among the items to take note from the trailer are a plethora of fully realized animations along with visuals that come as close to recreating the game as any Madden or FIFA title....
As we wind down 2020, games from around the world are all getting ready for the holidays with their final updates of the year. For Ragnarok Online, one of the oldest and longest-running MMORPGs in history, that means a large update that adds a brand new map, new quests, and new tattoos and armor. Port Malaya is the latest addition to Ragnarok Online. A small coastal town at the southern edge of Rune-Midgard, Port Malaya is heavily influenced by Southeast Asian culture (think Malaysia and the Philippines)....
There’s a reason why the Dark Souls name has become synonymous with difficulty. The regular stages alone can be absolutely terrifying nightmare-gauntlets, with great, slavering abominations that FromSoftware call bosses typically waiting at the end. These games are no cakewalk, in short. Which is the hardest in the series? That’s difficult, as every player will have their own struggles. Some will find a certain section or boss deviously difficult and easily pass through another, while the reverse will be true for others....
John Marston is among the most beloved characters in Red Dead Redemption 2, though some long-time fans of the gunslinger may be shocked by the implications of a recent discovery. Referencing the first Red Dead Redemption, one player notices an interesting connection between a horse given to John for having low honor and Baylock, the horse used by the villainous Micah Bell of Red Dead Redemption 2. John isn’t the most moral character, as seen by some of his actions during Red Dead Redemption 2, though it’s clear that by the time players get to the first game he’s doing his best to put his gang activities behind him....
Red Dead Online has a baker’s dozen different competitive online modes. It might be hard to find one to sink your teeth into, or maybe you tried a couple and didn’t really enjoy them. Like the Roles, some are definitely better than others. Some are frustrating to the point that they can make someone not want to ever play the game again. Before you have a go at these, maybe look at some general starting tips for the game....
There are official LEGO sets for tons of popular franchises, including Star Wars and Batman, that let fans recreate cultural ephemera. However, people have also used the building block toys to get mileage out of not-licensed properties using imaginative builds, such as one fan making Pokemon’s Regigigas out of LEGO or Reddit user sostrap creating Red Dead Online’s Navy Revolver with an impressive level of detail. Rockstar Games is constantly updating its open-world Wild West game with new content, including guns to collect....
Animal Crossing: New Horizons art buyers beware! Turns out Redd can come ashore toting only fake merchandise. Redd, the roguish art dealer of the Animal Crossing world, is known to be quite a trickster. At this point, gamers are well aware that Redd has no qualms over peddling counterfeit art as the real deal, but sometimes that’s all he has. It’s been an assumption that at least one of Redd’s pieces of art will be authentic, but thanks to some intel from a Twitter user named Ninji we know the truth....
Our quick take Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G - 4.0 / 5 Design and build 163.65 x 76.19 x 8.34mm 204g Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers Display 6.67-inches, AMOLED 2400 x 1080 pixels (395ppi), 120Hz Gorilla Glass 5 Performance and battery life MediaTek Dimensity 920, 6/8GB, 64/128GB +microSD 4500mAh, 120W charging Camera loadout and performance Triple camera system: Main: 108MP, f/1.8 Ultrawide: 8MP, f/2.2, 120° Macro: 2MP, f/2.4 Front: 16MP, f/2....
The pandemic has hit every industry hard, and games have been no exception. With delays, layoffs, and studio closures, Covid-19 will have short, medium, and long term effects on the global economy for years to come. Despite this, the Italian gaming sector has managed to grow throughout this turbulent time thanks to a new attitude from the government, tax breaks for studios, and a shift away from a work-to-hire model. Following the publication of an industry census, I spoke with Thalita Malago, CEO of IIDEA, a trade association for the Italian games sector much like Ukie is for the UK, and Louisa Bixio, vice chair and CEO at Italian developer Milestone Studios to break down the numbers....
The 8-bit-style zombie shooter roguelite Deadly Days is seeing a release for the Nintendo Switch sometime this summer. Since its release to PC last year, Deadly Days has developed a steady following. Fans are drawn to the simplistic style, building mechanics, survival challenges, and most importantly : the raw zombie shooting action. According to Nintendo Soup, the developers have decided to release the game on the Nintendo Switch. It’ll be a port, meaning all of the same content, gameplay, and features will be preserved for the handheld....
The success that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has experienced the last few months will undoubtedly only grow at a fast rate once the game releases on Xbox One later this year. When that time does come, it seems the team at Bluehole is hoping gamers on both PC and Xbox One can enjoy playing the title together. Chang Han Kim, an executive producer at Bluehole, shared with VG24/7 that the developer is very interested in bringing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds cross-play between PC and Xbox One, but that there are a few kinks that will need to be worked out first....
The next generation of consoles is here and not only does that spell a new generation of games, but a new generation of fan made designs to truly make their new console a unique product. While there are some impressive decals that fans can buy right now, seeing a fan put the time into a passionate project is just as welcome. One Reddit user, whattheefth, posted to the PlayStation subreddit, a series of pictures showing off their impressive PlayStation 2 themed PlayStation 5 in order to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand....
A wall bearing photos of some of PlayStation’s exclusive titles has popped up in the newest installment of Animal Crossing. This follows news of Sony having to take Nintendo-themed creations down in Dreams. Sony’s actions weren’t as a result of their being angry Nintendo characters were showing up in their game, although they strongly encourage original creations. Nintendo is known to seek out unlicensed usage of their properties and issue cease and desist warnings, so when a creator built Super Mario-inspired content with the PlayStation 4 development tool, Sony received word from the character’s owners....
Mewthree is a Pokémon that fans have speculated about ever since Generation 1 with the original Mew and Mewtwo. A lot of fans have gotten sick of waiting for an official version of Mewthree to release and have designed their own version of Mewthree that fits their idea of where this family of legendaries should go in the future. Artists have created many different versions of Mewthree that are based around the original Mew, Mewtwo, and even versions of Mewthree that gain a secondary type....
The Elite Four is home to the most challenging trainers of each region, and can only be battled by trainers who have proven themselves. Their Pokémon teams are often formidable and of high levels, so trainers must be well-prepared to fight them. In this list, we’ll rank them according to how difficult their battles are, their replayability, and how interesting and engaging their characters are. Take in mind that some regions’ E4 are repeated, as their updated versions are vastly superior in quality....
Of all the eight Pokémon generations, Hoenn seems to have some of the most impressively big Pokémon around. While the GameBoy Advance was incapable of expressing just how big a Wailord is next to a trainer through graphics alone, the Pokédex provides some interesting info about the height of these collectible monsters. It’s mind-boggling to think that it’s perfectly legal for a trainer to battle someone with a Pokémon that is over 50 feet tall and weighs over a ton, but they aren’t messing around in the Pokémon world....
What does Poison look like? Often poison is undetectable to humans (until it’s too late), and in media portrayals, poison is often represented by a cartoonish bottle of green liquid, wrapped in a skull and bones warning label. However, any Pokémon fans will instantly think of the color purple and oozing, slimy substances representing those poisonous liquids that would most likely be deadly to humans. The importance of Poison-types in the series has only grown since the introduction of the Fairy-type, and the havoc-wreaking nature of status inflictions keeps trainers coming back for another taste....
When it comes to Fire-types, each Pokémon brings something wildly different to the gameplay, be it power, cuteness, or just a personal favorite. However, with 75 Fire-type Pokémon to choose from, finding the perfect companion can often be a pretty difficult thing to do. This is why you let your MBTI® Personality dictate what Fire-type Pokémon you would be. Your MBTI® is a complex but easy to understand test to tell you more about your personality, identity, and how your brain works....
