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Chinatown Detective Agency Is the Carmen Sandiego Reimagining I Always Wanted

Set in Singapore in 2037, Chinatown Detective Agency follows private investigator Amira Darma as she investigates a series of mysteries both within the city and abroad. http://dlvr.it/SPXJ8H

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Coolest Zone Is Easy To Miss

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Mod Gives Barret A Classic Amano Makeover

A new Final Fantasy VII Remake mod gives party member Barret Wallace an updated aesthetic that hews closer to the pre-development concept art created by famed illustrator Yoshitaka Amano. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPXHX4

Bungie Sees Multiple Claims Against Destiny Cheat Seller Dismissed In Federal Court

Bungie was served a bit of a loss this week in its ongoing legal war against cheat makers and sellers. On Wednesday, a federal judge dismissed Bungie’s copyright infringement claims against website AimJunkies while agreeing with the cheat seller’s legal defense that the Destiny publisher’s other, non-trademark-related… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPXHSv

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 430: Elden Lords of the Ring

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here This week the team gets excited for Vampire: the Masquerade – Bloodhunt, and continue to dive deep into Elden Ring. Stuff We Talked About Trek to Yomi Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt Warframe Justice Sucks Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy […] http://dlvr.it/SPWZT5

IGN UK Podcast #642: Overwatch 2 is a Playable Thing that Exists

Overwatch 2, Nintendo Switch Sports, and Apollo 10 1/2. http://dlvr.it/SPTccN

Share of the Week: Powerful

Last week asked to see powerful characters and moments from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s powerful highlights:   JRPyznar shares Aloy firing off a plasma blast in Horizon Forbidden West. crisg_art shares their Tarnished casting a spell in Elden Ring. scottoka1 shares a powerful spirit from Kena: Bridge of […] http://dlvr.it/SPTc5r

Skull & Bones: Gameplay Leak Shows Combat, On-Foot Exploration, and More

Gameplay from Ubisoft's pirate game Skull & Bones has leaked online, giving us a look at several mechanics, including naval combat and on-foot exploration. http://dlvr.it/SPT47c

The First Few PS Plus Premium Retro Games Seem to Have Leaked

A handful of retro games likely coming in PlayStation Plus's upcoming Premium tier, including Tekken 2, Worms, Ridge Racer 2, and more have seemingly leaked online. http://dlvr.it/SPT44L

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Fixes Borderlands 3's Legendary Problem (This Changes Everything)

Ch-Ching! For Borderlands fans, that noise sets off an almost pavlovian response. A legendary gun has dropped. You’ve gotta be the first to get it. You heard that noise all the damn time in Borderlands 3. If you’ve been messing around in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, you may feel like it happens less. According to the… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPSY9g

Nintendo Switch Sports Is A Worthy Successor To Wii Sports, Say Critics

The review embargo for Nintendo Switch Sports has lifted ahead of its April 29 launch, and critics’ impression is that the sports game is a spiritual return to Nintendo’s remote-waggling classic Wii Sports. Its predecessor was a cultural phenomenon, so the Switch version has massive shoes to fill. Is it more… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPQGvf

Discord Is Getting Newfound Attention Now That Elon Musk Owns Twitter

We’ve entered the timeline where the world’s richest troll, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has bought Twitter. The deal, which ran him a cool $44 billion, will pretty much give the tech bro free rein over the Bird App. Now, he can “authenticate all humans” like he intends to, pushing us ever closer to our seemingly inevitable… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPQGrH

Sci-fi adventure Exo One comes to PS4 & PS5 this summer

Hi folks! I’m stoked to be able to tell you all that Exo One will be landing on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 this summer. Exo One began five years ago with a relatively simple idea about using gravity as a movement mechanic, and gradually grew into something strange and special, inspired by my love […] http://dlvr.it/SPPk3s

Final Fantasy 14 Producer Asks Fans Not to Troll in PvP: 'Participants Must Bring Their Best to the Fight'

Final Fantasy 14's producer Naoki Yoshida has asked players to stop trolling in the Crystalline Conflict PvP mode that arrived in Patch 6.1's expansion to Endwalker - and warned of bans for those that persist. http://dlvr.it/SPP9Pp

eFootball 2022 Update 1.0 Review

Yes, at least eFootball 2022 does now have a fully-fledged mode to take it past the point of being a demo, but it’s still lacking so much more than you’d expect from a 1.0 version of a game. http://dlvr.it/SPP9Mm

PlayStation Plus games for May: FIFA 22, Tribes of Midgard, Curse of the Dead Gods 

May’s PlayStation Plus lineup is revealed. PlayStation Plus members can enjoy FIFA 22, Tribes of Midgard and Curse of the Dead Gods from Tuesday, May 3* when the three games are available to add to your game library. This month’s lineup also includes a bonus FIFA 22 FUT pack, exclusive to PlayStation Plus**.  Let’s take […] http://dlvr.it/SPLk2X

Beyond Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker: Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida Q&A

From newfound adventures to long-anticipated lore explorations, the first content patch since Final Fantasy XIV’s Endwalker expansion marks the beginning of a new era for Warriors of Light everywhere. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida answered a few of our burning questions about what’s to come for the critically-acclaimed MMO. (Have you heard about its free […] http://dlvr.it/SPLjyP

Dying Light 2's Latest Patch Includes New Game Plus, Which 'Will Significantly Alter' Gameplay

Dying Light 2's 1.03 patch includes a New Game Plus mode that developer Techland said will "significantly alter" gameplay – and fixes a number of co-op problems that have been troubling players. http://dlvr.it/SPL8dZ

Ubisoft Has Shut Down Online Services For 91 Games [Update]

Ubisoft has turned off online services for 91 games, including Far Cry 2, Splinter Cell, Just Dance, and more across multiple console and PC platforms. These shutdowns have since been gathered together in one list by Ubisoft. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPKbQz

Game Under promotion comes to PlayStation Store

*Games Under promotion runs from Wednesday April 27 at 00.00am [local time] to 23.59am [local time] on Tuesday May 10.  http://dlvr.it/SPKbMf

Tips & tricks to dominate the night in Bloodhunt, out tomorrow

At its core, Bloodhunt is a multiplayer Battle Royale. That is, a group of players duke it out until a single warrior is left standing. There are many games in this genre on the market, but there are a few core things that sets Bloodhunt apart from the competition and makes for unique gameplay opportunities. So gather around! We are about to spill a few secrets on how to increase your chances of surviving the night in Bloodhunt when it hits PS5 on April 27. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. The Masquerade Bloodhunt takes place in the Vampire: The Masquerade-universe, where vampires exist among the living but are sworn not to reveal their true nature. Any super-human or monster-like behavior will attract the attention of mortals. This means you have to be careful, as drinking blood in front of a mortal witness will trigger a Bloodhunt. Generally, a Bloo

Telltale's Walking Dead Was Originally Pitched as a Left 4 Dead Spin-Off

Telltale's The Walking Dead was originally pitched as a Left 4 Dead spin-off game, before the team took the idea to Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman. http://dlvr.it/SPGdkM

Elden Ring Dataminer Gets Inaccessible Colosseum Area Actually Working

An Elden Ring dataminer has managed to get the game's inaccessible colosseum content working – but it's still not clear if it will emerge as DLC. http://dlvr.it/SPG5RV

A sneak peek at Warframe’s Void Angels enemy, arriving April 27

Even before the release of our first Cinematic Quest seven years ago, the Zariman Ten Zero has represented one of the biggest mysteries in Warframe. It’s a massive colony ship stranded in a mind-bending dimension called The Void that exists outside of space and time. It’s also the setting of a supernatural and violent tragedy […] http://dlvr.it/SPG58v

Why Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, A Co-Op Game, Keeps Nerfing Powerful Guns

It didn’t take long for players of Gearbox’s new loot-shooter Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands to determine a “best gun.” About a week after launch, fans settled on Liquid Cooling, a legendary-tiered pistol that can technically fire forever without reloading, provided you can reliably land critical hits. That, plus its… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPBfyH

And Now, A Game Where You're A Serial Killer (But Also Have No Bones)

Shhh…be very quiet if you are reading this in bed. I don’t want to alarm you, but there might be a serial killer hiding under your mattress. However, he might also have no bones and can only wiggle and flail about to get anywhere, which gives you a big advantage. It’s also the setup for a silly new free game called The… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPBfhd

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Repair Center Was Constantly Overwhelmed, Claims Former Supervisor

If you live east of the Mississippi River and you’ve ever had to send your Switch to Nintendo due to Joy-Con drift, then it definitely passed through a single repair shop in Syracuse, New York. Though Nintendo handled the process for submitting repairs, the actual work was performed by a company called United Radio.… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPBf4m

The Nintendo of America Contractors Who Feel Like Second Class Workers

A union-busting complaint recently filed with the National Labor Relations Board accused Nintendo of America and contract worker agency Aston Carter of surveillance, retaliation, and other unfair labor practices. According to four sources familiar with the incident, that complaint, first reported by Axios, comes after… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPBdQX

Nike's Official Hello Kitty Sneakers Are Perfect

I’ve written before how I’m a huge fan of Nike’s subtle “tributes” to things they don’t actually hold the license for, the latest example being a line of Prestos based on Star Wars characters like Boba Fett. These upcoming Hello Kitty sneakers, though, are the real deal. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SPBdNp

Last Weekend, One Player Beat Elden Ring Without Taking Damage and Another Without Dealing It

The past weekend saw someone complete Elden Ring in 3 hours without taking damage, while another player beat the game without dealing any. http://dlvr.it/SMyQhF

Prepare to become a Major-Leaguer in MLB The Show 22, out tomorrow

Our San Diego Studio team is very excited for tomorrow’s release of MLB The Show 22. In addition to the new features, Legends, and Feature Programs fans can look forward to, we’re also celebrating this launch with the release of a 101 video series, Learn The Show. For new and returning fans alike, this series […] http://dlvr.it/SMxwl8

Manga Publisher Shueisha Establishes Game Company

Shueisha publishes Weekly Shonen Jump, the most famous weekly manga magazine in Japan. And now, the company is getting into gaming in a much bigger way. Famitsu reports that the iconic publisher established Shueisha Games on February 16, 2022, to develop and release games for consoles, PC and smart devices. The… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMwlqX

The Week In Games: In A Galaxy Far, Far Away... And Filled With Lego Bricks

After a few delays, the next entry in the Lego Star Wars series is nearly here and is arriving on Tuesday on... everything! Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMvdhf

Logan Paul's Latest Stunt: Paying $6 Million For Rare Pikachu Card And Wearing It To WrestleMania

Internet personality, boxer, and Pokémon investor Logan Paul recently spent $6 million dollars on a very rare Pokémon card and then wore that card during his WrestleMania 38 appearance. Why? Because the internet and speculators have destroyed reality. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMvMX2

2001 Demo For Previously Unknown Gex Jr. Leaks Online

Gex is back. But not how his fans probably were hoping for. Instead of a new game or remake, fans can check out a demo for Gex Jr. a never-before-seen PS1 spin-off of the original Gex franchise. This new demo has surfaced online over 20 years after it was seemingly abandoned. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMv4qq

Twitch Streamer Beats Elden Ring Without Damage Of Any Kind

On April 1, Twitch streamer Seki did something very impressive in FromSoftware’s Elden Ring. After many attempts and practice, the expert player completed what appears to be the world’s first recorded no-hit/no-damage run of Elden Ring. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMtlZ3

Elden Ring: Margit's Shackle Has a Secret Alternate Use

In addition to stunning the fearsome Margit the Fell Omen in Elden Ring, Margit's Shackle appears to also reveal hidden walls and stop fire-breathing traps. http://dlvr.it/SMs275

Classic Doom With Ray Tracing Looks Amazing

Okay, before we begin, you won’t be able to play this version of Doom on a pregnancy test or cash register. But whatever, the original Doom with ray tracing is so cool that I can forgive that one drawback. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMrkyQ

Awkwardly, Ubisoft’s Division 2 Update Is All About A Nuclear Power Plant Invasion

During Russia’s ongoing and horrific invasion of Ukraine, Russian military forces have taken over and held various nuclear power plants located in the country. In what is unfortunate but likely unintentional timing, Ubisoft has revealed that the new mode coming in loot shooter The Division 2’s upcoming Year 4 update… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMrQ4F

2022 April Fools' Gaming Jokes Round-Up

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Former BioWare GM Reflects On Witcher 3's Biggest Advantage Over Dragon Age: Inquisition

In a new interview, former BioWare GM Aaryn Flynn reflected on the challenges facing Dragon Age: Inquisition, describing the barriers created by the Frostbite Engine and the need to support PS3 and Xbox 360. http://dlvr.it/SMpnzj

We’re Getting More Hyper Light Drifter, Be Still My Beating Heart

It’s been nearly nine years since the evocative pixel-art action RPG Hyper Light Drifter first took my breath away in its Kickstarter teaser. Now developer Heart Machine has a successor planned and it’s just around the corner. It’s called Hyper Light Breaker, it will be 3D instead of top-down, and it’s coming to Steam… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMpWFx

The Xbox Series X Is Easy To Buy For The First Time In Years

It seems an extraordinary thing for it to be a news story that, one-and-a-half years after release, you can buy an Xbox. But we live in extraordinary times, and right now is the first time the Xbox Series X has ever been easily available. You can just buy one! You know, if you have a spare $500. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMp8Ty

Share of the Week: PS App

Last week we asked you to share epic captures straight from PS App to your social channels using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:   scottoka1 shares Cloud bracing with his Buster sword in Final Fantasy VII Remake. QuelBia94 shares Aloy hiding in the brush in Horizon Forbidden West. suko217 shares a snowy landscape from […] http://dlvr.it/SMnhQq

Sonic The Hedgehog 2's Official Sneaker Collab Is Not Great

Let’s imagine it’s Saturday morning. You drive up to your local Aldi parking lot, you get out of your car, you walk inside. Mostly to get some cheap groceries, but also partially so you can saunter up and down the middle aisles, perusing the special buys that are currently on rotation. Maybe you’ll see some house… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SMn9S7