Is there anything more frustrating than excitedly sitting down to play a game, only to find yourself staring at a loading screen for over a minute at a time? Luckily, PlayStation has taken this into consideration and has drastically cut the loading time with a new patch on PS4 games, including The Last of Us, Until Dawn, and God of War. In some games, the loading time has been cut up to 70%....
Just two weeks after taking North American shores by storm, and moving more than 1 million units in the process, Sony’s PS4 has yet again posted extremely song sales numbers. This time, the next-gen console expanded to an additional 32 countries worldwide, and increased its overall sales tally to more than 2.1 million PS4 units. As we have already mentioned, the PS4 broke the PSP’s UK record of 185,000 units for a hardware launch, but this news confirms the console sold well around the world....
It’s a long-running joke that at certain points while playing almost any game, the PS4 Pro sounds like it could blast off into space. While PCs and console fans typically get loud while the hardware is pushed to its limits, the PS4 Pro seems to take things to a new level. The console can get so loud, in fact, that it can be hard to hear the game over the fan spinning....
There’s no doubt Sony took some risks with PS5’s console design. In fact, the next-gen system has already polarized fans – many hate that it doesn’t mesh with the rest of their entertainment center, while others love its futuristic stylings. Personally, I think the design is brilliant. I’m still a fan of both Series X and S’ utilitarian appearance, but PS5 simply looks like a next-gen console. At any rate, none of these design choices really matter – PS5 is so damn big I’ve had to shove it behind my TV, completely out of sight....
Paradox’s Crusader Kings 3 is a grand strategy game with an emphasis on grand. It allows players to take control of a ruler of their choice and set out to conquer the world. Many will choose to lead their kingdom to glory and riches through a series of wisely considered decisions while others will make different choices — very different choices. Paradox has always loved to support those who like to take an unconventional route to victory and players’ stories are really showing us the weird side of the game....
Psychonauts is a wonderful 3D platforming adventure game released back in 2005 from Double Find Productions. This gem of a game has always been considered a cult classic, garnering positive critical reception when it initially released, but not selling all that well overall. Fortunately, Psychonauts has continued to grow due to hype surrounding an eventual release of the 2nd in the series. Many first-time players to the series may be unfamiliar with many of the design tropes and choices from early to mid-2000s games....
When it was first revealed as an Xbox One exclusive back at E3 2013, Quantum Break was quickly labeled one of the platform’s most important games. Promising a unique hybrid of television and video gaming from the get-go, updates for the game have been unfortunately slow until just recently, when it was revealed that Hollywood actors such as Shawn Ashmore had been added to the cast. Previously, we were left in the dark as to what Ashmore’s role entailed in Quantum Break....
The tactical nature of a game like Rainbow Six Siege relies heavily upon the decisions gamers make when playing the game. When no two rounds of this game are the same, it’s no wonder every move a player makes affects the outcome of the round. Which operator a player picks has proven to have an impact on the way the round goes, but this is especially true on a map like Clubhouse, which features many soft walls, plenty of room for rotations, and yes, that big, ominous Garage that gives the defending team a huge advantage over the attacking team....
The massive open world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is hiding all sorts of secrets and treasures. Sometimes players can find maps to these treasures, but other times they just have to find them through some good old fashioned exploration. One treasure players can find without following a map is on a derailed train south of Cotorra Springs. The exact location of the derailed train in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be seen on the map below....
Red XIII might have lost his status as a playable character in Final Fantasy VII Remake, but he will still play a vital role in the game as an ally to the party. In Final Fantasy VII, the player encounters Red XIII in the Shinra Headquarters, where they free him from his imprisonment at the hands of Hojo. Red XIII joins the party and remains with the group until the end of the game, helping them in their fight against the Shinra Corporation and Sephiroth....
The Swamps of Corsus DLC add a lot to the world of Remnant: From The Ashes. The story quests in the campaign, fascinating new characters, and lots of room for gameplay changes make for a fun addition to the base game. Players can explore vast new areas of Remnant while making game-altering decisions in the world as they interact with it. Exploration is even bigger after the addition of this DLC which brings Survival mode with it....
Xbox executive Phil Spencer shares a message with his Twitter followers indicating that, with just 11 weeks left, Microsoft’s E3 planning has been successful so far. Phil Spencer sent out the tweet, seen below, to illustrate just how confident the Xbox boss is heading into one of the more strange Electronic Entertainment Expos in recent memory. Huge industry influencers like Activision Blizzard won’t be at E3 2016, and there will be a lot of pressure on companies like Sony and Microsoft to deliver captivating presentations and content as a result....
Our quick take Pico 4 - 4.5 / 5 Design Weight: 586g Rigid head strap with rear battery placement Motorised stepless IPD adjustment Display and audio 2160 x 2160 resolution per eye at 72/90Hz Pancake lenses with a 105-degree field of view Integrated stereo headband speakers, Bluetooth 5.1 audio support Battery and controllers 5300 mAh battery - up to 3 hours of playtime per charge Qualcomm QC 3.0 20W fast charging Dual touch controllers powered by AA batteries (approx 80 hours) Hardware and performance Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 8GB LPDDR4X + 128GB/256GB UFS 3....
Introduced a few years back, Cards Against Humanity fast became a pop culture phenomenon and a staple at parties. Yes, it’s a little crude and sometimes the cards can be offensive, but by and large that’s also what makes Cards Against Humanity appealing. For those who may not be familiar, Cards Against Humanity is like an adult version of Apples to Apples. One player selects a black card with a question or fill in the blank statement on it....
Sony has filed new patents for a new gaming glove controller, leading to speculation that it will be used in conjunction with the upcoming PlayStation VR headset. Ever since Sony unveiled its PlayStation VR headset two years ago, gamers have been eagerly awaiting the release of the company’s first efforts into the world of VR gaming. But if recently revealed Sony patents are to be believed, it appears that gamers may be getting more than just a sleek-looking headset when the PlayStation VR launches this fall....
Dragon-type Pokémon are loved by so many medieval fans and they’re also one of the most powerful types in the series. Many Dragon-types are extremely strong and have large moveset s full of every type of attack. Unsurprisingly, they have been one of the most popular types ever since Generation I’s Dragonite! Although many people love these majestic creatures, there is still a lot about Dragon-type Pokémon that is unknown. From the tiniest dragon to powerful Dragon-type items, here are 10 things about Dragon-type Pokémon that most players aren’t aware of!...
Hard work is often overlooked in favor of spamming powerful attacks with your overleveled starter and regional legendary in a lot of Pokémon games, but players who go out of their way to search every nook and cranny of the different routes and ruins around Unova are rewarded with some terrifyingly awesome rare Pokémon. Random encounters have been a staple of Pokémon since its origin, with Unova adding in different types of grass and landscapes to mix things up while Pokémon hunting....
UPDATE 5/16: Niantic has since changed the picture that might have previewed the new “interested” indicator. However, a Redditor saved it and it can be viewed below. Niantic has revealed a list of changes being made to Pokémon GO to make the game even easier to play from home, and eagle-eyed trainers have spotted something interesting. Although Pokémon GO has been widely celebrated since its release, a couple of elements of the game have been criticized....
Pokémon Gold & Silver had one of the most tumultuous developments of its era. The developers had originally intended for them to be the final games in the series, but the exploding popularity of Pokémon Red & Green (and Pokémon Red & Blue in international territories) meant that production had to change gears. As such, Pokémon Gold & Silver were delayed and retooled over the course of several years. Not much was known about the original plans for Pokémon Gold & Silver until 2018, when a demo of the games that was exhibited at Space World ‘97 was leaked online, revealing a drastically different vision for the games....
One of the greatest additions that the Isle of Armor DLC brought to Pokémon Sword & Shield was its surplus of new Gigantamax Forms. Between new forms for Urshifu, Galar’s starters, and some long-awaited forms for Venusaur and Blastoise, this powerful new battle mechanic was given tons of new tools for competitive and casual trainers. There’s still one more DLC set for Pokémon Sword & Shield, and that is the Crown Tundra....
