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The Web Expands: Sony Continues to Swing PlayStation Games onto PC
Sony confirmed its plans to continue releasing PlayStation games on PC in a recent conversation with investors, much to the delight of the gaming community. According to the documentation for this conversation, the company plans to "release Marvel's Spider-Man 2 this fiscal year, and will continue to create new IP, release games from our catalog on PC, and strengthen our live-service game development.”
Modder Revives Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Performance with DLSS Magic
The force is strong with one modder who has used Nvidia's DLSS technology to double the FPS in the beleaguered Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The game, which has been panned online for its poor performance even on powerful systems like the RTX 4090, has found new life in the hands of this skilled modder.
EA and Respawn Promise Fixes for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PC Performance Woes
Electronic Arts (EA) and Respawn Entertainment have addressed publicly the performance issues plaguing the PC version of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Since its release, the game has been plagued by numerous bugs on both consoles and PC, with performance issues being particularly noticeable on the latter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Get Ready to Fly: Warner Bros. Games Announces Harry Potter Quidditch Champions
Prepare to soar through the skies on your broomstick, Harry Potter fans! Warner Bros. Games has announced Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a new game that will immerse players in the magical world of Quidditch.
American McGee Tells Fans to Stop Asking About Alice: EA Controls the IP
American McGee, the creator of the popular Alice video game series, has stated that he is getting tired of being asked about the franchise's future. McGee stated on his Patreon page that Electronic Arts (EA) owns the rights to Alice and controls its fate.
Angry Birds Fly to Sega in €706 Million Acquisition Deal
Sonic the Hedgehog is on a mission to conquer the mobile gaming market, thanks to Sega Europe Limited's acquisition of Rovio, the Finnish company best known for its Angry Birds franchise.
Senator Kevin Cramer Calls Out Sony's Exclusivity Deals in Open Letter to CEO
Senator Kevin Cramer has expressed his concern about Sony's dominance in the gaming market in an open letter to Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida and has requested transparency regarding the company's contracts on game exclusivity and paperwork related to the Bungie acquisition.
Ubisoft+ Multi Access Subscription Now Available on Xbox, Bringing Over 60 Premium Games to Your Console!
Ubisoft+, Ubisoft's subscription service, has been extended to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, granting subscribers access to over 60 games, including Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, and The Division 2.
Super Success for Super Mario bros.: Movie Breaks Record as Most Successful Game Adaptation Yet!
It's-a me, Josh from NeonLightsMedia, eh.... okay, that doesn't sound as smooth as hoped, regardless, we have some exciting news for all Super Mario Bros. fans out there! The Super Mario Bros. Film is now officially the most successful video game film adaptation of all time.
Call of Duty goes Underground: Microsoft advertises potential Activision Blizzard acquisition in London tube stations
Activision's potential acquisition by Microsoft Blizzard has been making waves in the gaming industry for more than a year, and it appears that the company is going all out with its advertising efforts in order to win the public opinion.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Receives Rating in Korea confirming 2023 Release
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon by FromSoftware has been a long-awaited release in the gaming community, and fans of the series will be pleased to learn that it has been rated in Korea. While no official release date has been set (apart from somewhere in 2023), this is a promising sign that the game will still be released this year.
More than 30 different games will be pulled from PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on May 16.
This is evident from the service's 'Last Chance to Play' section, according to Push Square. Earlier this week, the PS Plus Extra and Premium games of the month were announced, as were some games that would be removed from the service. As a result, the list has grown.