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PS Plus Essential July 2023 Free PS5, PS4 Games Now Available To Download

The three free titles for PS Plus Essential and higher tiered subscribers for July 2023 have been revealed, check them out here.

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AEW Fight Forever Review (PS5) – A Disappointing Debut

Check out our review for AEW Fight Forever on PS5. Is AEW’s first foray into gaming worhty of the title All Elite? Or does it dissapoint?

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Final Fantasy XVI Review (PS5) – Reaching Action RPG Status In Glorious Fashion, Complete With Franchise-Grade Narrative

Final Fantasy XVI finally released on the PS5. Come see how it the long-awaited title played out in our official Final Fantasy XVI PS5 Review!

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New Mod Shows Bloodborne Running At 60FPS On PS5

David Carcasole June 29, 2023

YouTuber and modder Lance McDonald has shown us a glimpse of what could’ve been, with a new mod that runs Bloodborne at 60 FPS on PS5.

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Red Dead Redemption Has Been Rated In Korea, A Remaster/Remake Could Be On Its Way

David Carcasole June 29, 2023

A new rating for Red Dead Redemption in 2023 from Korea’s rating board might be a hint that a remaster/remake of the classic title is on its way.

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Synapse Review (PSVR2) – Eagle-Eyed Kinetic Chaos

Adam Byrne June 29, 2023

Check out our review of Synapse on PSVR2, and find out why this kinetic rogue-lite is a game that anyone with a PSVR2 should keep a keen eye on.

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Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie Review (PS5) – Don’t Nod Delivers A Stellar Visual Novel That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

John-Paul Jones June 29, 2023

Want to see what the next generation of visual novel storytelling looks like? Don’t Nod has you covered with Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, one of the best examples of the genre to date.

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AEW Fight Forever Review (PS5) – A Disappointing Debut

Tommy Holloway June 28, 2023

Check out our review for AEW Fight Forever on PS5. Is AEW’s first foray into gaming worhty of the title All Elite? Or does it dissapoint?

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Mortal Kombat 1 Preview (PS5) – A Glimpse Of Great Things To Come

Tommy Holloway June 27, 2023

We got to go hands-on with NetherRealm’s Mortal Kombat 1. Take a look at our early impressions in our Mortal Kombat 1 in our PS5 preview.

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PlayStation 5 Still No.1 In US Hardware Sales, Holds Strong Against Zelda’s Dominating Launch

David Carcasole June 27, 2023

The PlayStation 5 held strong as the best selling console in 2023, despite the Nintendo Switch toppling it for the month of May 2023.

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Every PS5 Game That Is Stuck At 30 FPS In 2023

Michael Harradence June 27, 2023

What PS5 games are stuck at 30 FPS? Not all titles support 60 FPS on Sony’s console. Find out Every PS5 Game That Is Stuck At 30 FPS in our guide.

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Jim Ryan Believes Cloud Gaming Won’t Be “A Meaningful Component” Of The Industry Until 2025

David Carcasole June 27, 2023

Cloud gaming won’t be a “meaningful component” of the games industry until at least 2025, according to PlayStation head Jim Ryan.

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Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition Is Anti-Competitive, But Starfield As An Xbox Exclusive Is Not, Says Jim Ryan

David Carcasole June 27, 2023

Xbox making Bethesda titles like Starfield isn’t anti-competitive in PlayStation head Jim Ryan’s eyes, but Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard is.

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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Review (PS4) – All Treat

Neil Bolt June 27, 2023

Check out our review of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective on PS4, and see if Capcom’s classic still holds up on PlayStation consoles in this new release.

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Xbox Game Pass Head Wanted To “Spend Sony Out Of Business”

David Carcasole June 27, 2023

The head of Xbox Game Pass wanted to “spend Sony out of business,” a Microsoft internal email reveals, check out the details here.

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Continuing To Release Activision Games On PlayStation Post-Acquisition Is Reportedly The “Opposite” Of What Bethesda Was Told For Its Games

David Carcasole June 27, 2023

An internal email from Bethesda’s Pete Hines reveals Microsoft told Bethesda its games would become Xbox exclusives, but did the opposite with Activision.

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Microsoft Once Looked At Buying Sega And Bungie To Bolster Game Pass

David Carcasole June 27, 2023

Internal emails from Microsoft’s Phil Spencer show that Xbox had looked at acquiring Sega and Bungie to bolster its Game Pass offerings.

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Sonic Creative Officer Hints There “May Be Some Future” With New Burning Rangers Or Nights Titles

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

Sonic’s creative officer reveals that there “may be some future” where players see the return of the Nights and Burning Rangers franchises.

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Diablo IV Developer Reveals How To Find The Six Rarest Unique Items In The Game

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

A Diablo IV developer has helped out players by telling them where and how to acquire the six rarest Unique items and weapons in the game.

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Rockstar VR Game Seemingly Leaked Through Actor’s Resume

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

A Rockstar VR game seems to have leaked through a voice actor’s resume pointing to an “undisclosed Rockstar game” below their VR credits.

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Bandai Namco Will Host A Summer Showcase During Anime Expo 2023

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

Bandai Namco will host a Summer Showcase during Anime Expo 2023, during which it will share “exciting announcements and game reveals.”

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New Achievements Added To Resident Evil 4 Remake Could Indicate New Content Coming Soon

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

A new set of achievements being added to Resident Evil 4 Remake on PC might indicate that we’ll be getting new DLC announced soon.

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LeBron James DualSense Controller And PS5 Side Plates Launch This July In Select Regions

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

The LeBron James PS5 accessories revealed back in March will be available in select regions beginning this July, pre-orders go live on Thursday.

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Dead Cells Will Launch Natively On PS5 This Thursday, Free Upgrade For PS4 Owners

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

Dead Cells will launch natively on PS5 this coming Thursday, and those who already own the game on PS4 can upgrade to the PS5 version for free.

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Final Fantasy XVI Launches At No.1 In The UK Boxed Sales

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI has the fifth biggest physical games sales launch for 2023 in the UK so far, check out the details here.

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Remedy Isn’t Doing A Physical Release For Alan Wake II Due To The Extra Development Time The Team Gets Out Of It

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

Alan Wake II’s game director Kyle Rowley puts a little more detail behind Remedy’s decision to skip a physical release this October.

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MultiVersus Is Officially Offline Until A Full Launch Coming In 2024

David Carcasole June 26, 2023

MultiVersus has officially gone offline for the developers to prepare for a full launch coming sometime in 2024, check out the details here.

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Elder Scrolls VI Exclusivity Is Still In Question, As The Game Is Still Years Away

David Carcasole June 23, 2023

Phil Spencer won’t confirm that Elder Scrolls VI will be an Xbox exclusive due to how far out we are from actually seeing the game release.

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Microsoft Has Considered Skipping PlayStation For Activision And Mojang’s Minecraft Titles

David Carcasole June 23, 2023

Microsoft has considered skipping PlayStation for Activision and Minecraft related titles, Phil Spencer confirmed in his testimony with the FTC.

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Microsoft Only Bought Bethesda After Learning Starfield Might’ve Been A PlayStation Exclusive

David Carcasole June 23, 2023

Phil Spencer’s testimony during the FTC v Microsoft trial confirms that Xbox only tried to buy Bethesda after learning Starfield might be a PS5 exclusive.

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E3 Has Been Cancelled For 2024 And 2025

David Carcasole June 23, 2023

E3 has been cancelled for 2024 and 2025, according to the last general meeting of the LA City Tourism Commission for the LA Convention Centre.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Main Theme Will Be Unveiled On June 25, Confirms Insomniac Games

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

The Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Main Theme will be unveiled by Insomniac Games at The Game Awards 10-Year Concert on June 25.

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Genshin Impact Update 3.8 ‘Secret Summer Paradise’ Release Confirmed For July 5

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

Get the first details on Genshin Impact update 3.8, known as Genshin Impact Secret Summer Paradise.

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Hell Let Loose Update 1.019 Patch Notes Unleashed For Audio & HUD Fixes

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

Read the Hell Let Loose update 1.019 patch notes from Black Matter!

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R Is Happening Due To Fan Requests And The Game’s 25th Anniversary

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

Star Ocean: The Second Story R came about due to two things: the game’s 25th anniversary and fan requests!

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Genshin Impact Free Primogem Codes, Rewards And How To Redeem Them – All The Currently Active Free Genshin Impact Gifts In 2023

John-Paul Jones June 23, 2023

Genshin Impact free Primogem codes and gifts for 2023. Get all the latest and active freebies to level up your Genshin Impact characters right here. These codes work on all versions of the game. Updated June 23, 2023.

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Sony’s Jim Ryan Seemed Unconcerned About Losing Call Of Duty To Microsoft, Reveals Bombshell Email

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

PlayStation’s Jim Ryan seems unconcerned about losing Call of Duty to Microsoft, according to a private email that has emerged.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe Brings Classic Theme Park Simulator To PS5, PS4 In 2023

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

Orbit Studios has announced that RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe is coming to PS5 & PS4 in 2023.

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Indiana Jones Game Is Not Coming To PS5 As Bethesda Confirms Xbox-Exclusivity

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

The Indiana Jones game was originally planned for PS5 too, but the deal with Disney was amended to exclude PlayStation consoles in favour of Xbox exclusivity.

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Bethesda Says If Starfield Was Coming To PS5, Then It Wouldn’t Be Out In September

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

Starfield isn’t coming to PS5, but if it was, then Bethesda says it wouldn’t be out in September.

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Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Online Stress Test File Size Revealed

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

The Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Online Stress Test file size has been revealed by PlayStation Game Size on Twitter.

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Diablo IV Requires You To Start A New Character To Play Season 1 Content, And Newcomers Are Not Happy About It

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

Newcomers to Diablo IV are not happy about news they must start a new character to take part in Season 1.

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Latest Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores Update Features Tribute To Lance Reddick

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

The late actor Lance Reddick has been given a touching tribute in Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores.

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Microsoft Expects The PS6 & New Xbox Will Launch in 2028

Michael Harradence June 23, 2023

The PS6 and new Xbox console are not expected to launch until 2028, according to Microsoft court documents.

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Hammerwatch II Demo Impressions – Crackshell’s Dungeon Crawling Sequel Comes Out Swinging

John-Paul Jones June 22, 2023

Crackshell’s Hammerwatch sequel looks set to satisfy dungeon crawling savants – even in a post Diablo IV world.

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Activision Will Shut Down The Original Call Of Duty: Warzone This September

David Carcasole June 22, 2023

Activision has announced that it will shut down servers for the original Call Of Duty: Warzone effective this coming September, check out the details here.

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Conan Exiles Update 1.92 Patch Notes Revealed For Age Of War Chapter 1 Content

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

The Conan Exiles update 1.92 patch notes have been announced by FunCom. Find out what’s new with the Conan Exiles Age Of War Chapter 1 here.

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PlayStation Exclusives Cost Less Than Xbox Exclusives Due To Sony’s Larger Console User Base, Says Microsoft

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

Microsoft claims that Xbox exclusives are costlier than PlayStation exclusives as Sony boasts a lager user base.

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Sony’s Project Q Will Retail For Under $300, Reckons Microsoft

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

Microsoft reckons Sony’s Project Q device will retail for under $300.

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Sony Is Reportedly Improving Reprojection Tech For PSVR 2 Games That Run At 60 FPS

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

The game producer on Hubris has claimed Sony is working on improvements for reprojection tech for PSVR 2 games running at 60 FPS.

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Metal Gear Website Updates Timeline For Master Collection Games, Has Placeholders Buttons For MGS4, Peace Walker & MGSV

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

Metal Gear’s website has been updated for the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1, but there’s hidden placeholders for MGS4 and more.

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Flaming Fowl Studios’ Tactical RPG Gloomhaven Coming To PS5 & PS4 On September 18

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

Gloomhaven is a tactical RPG coming to PS5 & PS4 in September 2023.

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Embracer Group Paid $396 Million For The Rights To The Lord Of The Rings

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

The Lord of the Rings rights were purchased by Embracer Group for $396 million, it has been confirmed.

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PUBG update 2.39 Patch Notes Reveal Tactical Gear Changes, Upgraded Terrain, And Ranked Season 24

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

The PUBG update 2.39 patch notes have been announced! This adds a new ranked season, changes for tactical gear, and more.

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Quake II Remastered Has Been Rated In Korea

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

Quake II Remastered has been rated in Korea, suggesting an official reveal is just around the corner, possibly at QuakeCon 2023.

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Yong Yea Named As The New English Voice For Like A Dragon’s Kazuma Kiryu

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

YouTuber and voice actor Yong Yea has been named as the new English voice for Kazuma Kiryu.

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Capcom Turns 40 And Has Sold 500 Million Games Worldwide, With Resident Evil Its Biggest-Selling Franchise

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

Capcom has sold 500 million games worldwide as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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Dead By Daylight Update 2.85 Patch Notes Reveal Bug Fixes For Audio, Bots, Characters & More

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

Read the Dead by Daylight update 2.85 patch notes from Behaviour Interactive.

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Sony Would Withhold PS6 Info From Activision If Microsoft Deal Is Approved

Michael Harradence June 22, 2023

Sony would have to withhold info on the PS6 from Activision if the company is purchased by Microsoft, Jim Ryan has said.

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FTC Still Of The Mind That Xbox Will Make Games Exclusive Just As It Did With Bethesda Titles Post-Zenimax Acquisition

David Carcasole June 22, 2023

The FTC is still of the mind that Microsoft will make Activision games exclusive just as it did following its acquisition of Zenimax.

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New 3D Platformer From Sonic Mania Team, Penny’s Big Breakaway Coming To PS5 In 2024

David Carcasole June 21, 2023

A new 3D platformer from a new studio made up of developers from Sonic Mania, Penny’s Big Breakaway is coming to PS5 sometime in 2024.

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SEGA Will Host A Sonic Central Event This Friday To Share A Look At Upcoming Projects

David Carcasole June 21, 2023

SEGA has announced that it will host a Sonic Central event this coming Friday, providing a “sneak peek” at some of its upcoming projects.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R Is Officially Coming To PS5 & PS4 In November 2023

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is in development for PS5 & PS4, with a release confirmed for Nov. 2!

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 Brings Tactical Espionage Action To PS5 On October 24

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection release date has been announced! Get the new trailer here.

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Battlefield 2042 Update 1.36 Patch Notes Reveal New Gadget, Specialists & Weapons Fixes

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

The Battlefield 2042 update 1.36 patch notes have been announced by DICE.

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Trepang 2 Is The Closest Thing To A New F.E.A.R. Game And It’s Coming To PS5 In Late 2023

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

It’s official! Trepang 2, a F.E.A.R.-like gory shooter, is coming to PS5 in late 2023! Watch the trailer here.

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Final Fantasy XVI Review (PS5) – Reaching Action RPG Status In Glorious Fashion, Complete With Franchise-Grade Narrative

Timothy Nunes June 21, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI finally released on the PS5. Come see how it the long-awaited title played out in our official Final Fantasy XVI PS5 Review!

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Final Fantasy XVI Update 1.02 Patch Notes Reveal Performance Optimisations, Text Fixes & More

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

Square Enix has revealed the Final Fantasy XVI update 1.02 patch notes!

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Sonic Origins Plus Review (PS5) – Sonic Collection Shifts Into a Whole New (Game) Gear

Neil Bolt June 21, 2023

Sonic Origins gets beefed up with some classic Game Gear games. Is it worth taking for a spin (dash)? Read our Sonic Origins Plus PS5 review to find out!

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Lies Of P’s Frustrating Dodge Move Will Be Fixed For The Game’s Launch

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

The Lies of P dodge mechanic will be fixed in time for launch, its game director has confirmed.

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Dreams Update 2.58 Patch Notes Revealed For Animation Canvas, New Recording Modes & Bug Fixes

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

The Dreams update 2.58 patch notes have been announced by Media Molecule.

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Final Fantasy XVI Will Feature Around 100 Side Quests

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI’s creative director has revealed the game has 100 side quests.

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Apex Legends Update 2.27 Patch Notes Revealed For Dressed To Kill Event & More

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

Read the Apex Legends update 2.27 patch notes from Respawn, which adds support for the Dressed to Kill event, bug fixes, and more.

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Perfect World’s RPG Tower Of Fantasy Hits PS5, PS4 On August 8

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

The Tower of Fantasy release date has been announced for PS5 & PS4.

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Final Fantasy XVI Receives Near-Perfect Score From Famitsu

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

Famitsu magazine has awarded Final Fantasy XVI a near-perfect score!

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Final Fantasy XVI Platinum Trophy Reportedly Takes 70-90 Hours To Earn

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

Looking to get the Final Fantasy XVI Platinum Trophy? Then prepare to spend as much as 90 hours in the game!

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PS Plus Extra & PS Plus Premium June 2023 Free Games Now Available

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

The PS Plus Extra & PS Plus Premium June 2023 free games have been announced!

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PS Store Mid Year Deals Now Live With Savings Of Up To 85% Off PS5, PS4 Games

Michael Harradence June 21, 2023

Check out the PS Store Mid Year Deals for the latest PS5 & PS4 game discounts!

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An Email Between Matt Booty And Tim Stuart Allegedly Includes “Uncontroverted Evidence” Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Is Meant To Take PlayStation Off The Board

David Carcasole June 21, 2023

An internal Microsoft email between Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty and CFO Tim Stuart allegedly contains evidence Microsoft is trying to eliminate PS.

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EA Is Now Divided Into Two Organizations: EA Entertainment And EA Sports

David Carcasole June 20, 2023

Electronic Arts is now divided into two organizations under the EA brand, EA Sports and EA Entertainment, check out the details here.

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Fallout 76 Now Reportedly Runs At 60FPS On PS5

David Carcasole June 20, 2023

Fallout 76 now seems to run at 60FPS on PS5, a feature that was secretly dropped in the game’s most recent update, check out the details here.

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Atlus Confirms That Metaphor: ReFantazio Will Come To PS5 And PS4

David Carcasole June 20, 2023

Atlus confirms that its brand new fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio will also release on PS5 and PS4, check out the details here.

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Killzone: Liberation Is Free To Claim On PS5 And PS4 If You Picked It Following The 2011 PlayStation Network Hack

David Carcasole June 20, 2023

Killzone Liberation is available for free on PS5 and PS4 if you claimed it back when the PlayStation Network was hacked in 2011.

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PlayStation Plus Celebration Kicks Off With Free PSN Avatars & Mobile/Desktop Wallpapers

David Carcasole June 20, 2023

The PlayStation Plus Celebration is 10 days of events to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the release of the new PS Plus tiered system, beginning today

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