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Jedi: Survivor's Rocky Start: PC Gamers Facing a Galactic-Sized Mess

The force may not be strong with this one – at least, not yet. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is finally out, but if you're a PC gamer, you might want to put your lightsaber away for the time being. With a "Mixed" rating on Steam and 3,922 reviews, only 41% of which are positive, it appears that the dark side has taken over the PC version of the game.

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A Tale of Two Hyrules: Comparing Maps of Zelda's Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild

Journalist Stephen Totilo recently revealed on Twitter a fascinating comparison between the game worlds of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. With journalists around the world recently granted access to a short segment of Tears of the Kingdom, Totilo took advantage of the opportunity to examine portions of the game's map and compare them to Hyrule in Breath of the Wild.

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PlayStation 5 Shipments Hit Record 38.4 Million, Sony Celebrates Best Fourth Quarter Ever

Sony has released its financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended March 31st, and the figures are certainly cause for celebration. As of April 1st, 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles had been shipped to retailers and consumers worldwide. 6.3 million PS5 units were shipped in the last quarter alone, up from 4.3 million in the same quarter last year. This impressive figure, regardless of the company, establishes a new record for the number of consoles shipped during the fourth fiscal quarter.

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Bungie's Legal Victory: Destiny 2 Cheat Seller to Pay $12 Million in Damages

Bungie, the creators of the popular online multiplayer game Destiny 2, has won a lawsuit against Rome-based cheat vendor Mihai Claudiu-Florentin. What is the conclusion? According to TheGamePost, the damages totaled $12 million. VeteranCheats, Claudiu-Florentin's platform, facilitated the sale of cheats that provided players with unfair advantages such as seeing through walls and improved aiming capabilities.

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Titanfall 3 on Hold: Respawn Entertainment CEO Confirms No Immediate Plans for Beloved Franchise

Prepare to be impacted, Titanfall fans—According to Respawn Entertainment CEO Vince Zampella, there are currently no plans for a third installment in the popular shooter series. In a recent interview with Barrons, Zampella explained that the studio is currently working on other projects, making it unlikely that work on a new Titanfall game will begin soon.

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Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Looms as Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Takeover Faces Resistance

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom is concerned that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard will result in a significant price increase for Xbox Game Pass. With both the CMA and the FTC putting up roadblocks to the deal, the gaming community is left to speculate on the consequences of this corporate clash.

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Star Wars Battlefront III: The Galactic Tragedy of a Game that Almost Was

Few things are more devastating in the gaming world than the cancellation of a highly anticipated title just before its completion. According to Michael Barclay, Lead Designer at Naughty Dog, this is exactly what happened to Star Wars Battlefront III—a game that, if released, would have been "legit incredible." Let's explore the interstellar calamity that unfolded just as this game was about to cross the finish line.

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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition Leaps Over South African Hurdles, Eyes Global Finish Line

The South African Competition Commission has given its official approval to Microsoft's ambitious acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The statement from the watchdog provides a reassuring outlook for the gaming community, implying that the merger is unlikely to cause significant competitive issues, particularly for rivals Sony (PlayStation) and Nintendo (Switch).

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Microsoft dismisses gamers' antitrust lawsuit over Activision Blizzard takeover as 'implausible'

Microsoft is facing another lawsuit, this time from a group of gamers who are protesting the tech giant's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. While the lawsuit was initially dismissed in March of this year, the group has refilled it with new information that they believe strengthens their case. Microsoft, on the other hand, is skeptical, calling the claims "unsupported and implausible." (Via Reuters)

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