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Congratulations, you got a next-gen console. It’s hard to believe that two years after the launch of the Xbox Series X/S, it’s still hard to find one. But you did it. Or someone who really loves you did and gifted it to you for the holidays. How nice of them! Either way, now that you got a new Xbox, you might be… Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sg9yCC

In a special report on IGN, we dive deep into Roblox's criminal underworld and discover the teenager hackers who are victimizing their peers. http://dlvr.it/Sg7b6G

The Harry Potter books, and the universe they spawned, are beloved by millions. It’s so unfortunate, then, that the franchise’s creator, author J.K. Rowling, has repeatedly proven herself to be the worst kind of anti-transgender bigot. That bigotry is in the spotlight once again as the big-ticket Harry Potter game … Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sg528D

While competitive players continue to plumb Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s strategic depth and tease out its tactical wrinkles, one creature has gotten a shocking amount of playtime over the last month: Murkrow. The unevolved flying dark type isn’t a heavy hitter and its stats are absolute trash, but it does have a… Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sg2T5D

What did Kotaku readers click on this year? Once you see the list of 2022's top 10 posts below, the topics likely won’t be too surprising. Things like Pokémon, hentai, and fast food are practically internet catnip. You might read about them even as you curse your curiosity about these subjects. That’s how we get you!… Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sfzxmq

“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.” Read more... http://dlvr.it/SfyjT9

Staff from Frost Giant, Uncapped Games, and Notorious Studios reveal what life after Blizzard is like, and how their AAA experiences are shaping their indie ambitions. http://dlvr.it/SfyjQt

Star Wars is blasting straight ahead in the new year with a heavily-modified YT-1300 freighter full of new content planned for 2023, including the return of The Mandalorian and Grogu, a major video game release in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the live-action return of Ahsoka! http://dlvr.it/SfyNBB

From the start of the MCU's Phase 5 to animated epics like X-Men '97 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Marvel fans are in for a lot of new content in 2023. http://dlvr.it/SfwkR7

From The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Fire Emblem: Engage to our hopes for Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime 4, and a Nintendo Switch successor, here's everything we expect from Nintendo in 2023. http://dlvr.it/Sfvyvj

Choice is empowering, but it can also be a little overwhelming. The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog (included with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships), includes dozens of great titles to pick from, including a host of fantastic indie titles. We’re here to share some curated indie picks to help you find that next bespoke gem. […] http://dlvr.it/Sft3cM

I’m very happy that we are celebrating our 25th anniversary since the first release of the Gran Turismo series. Back in 1992, Gran Turismo was the first project plan I created out of close to 100 others I came up with when I first started my career in this industry, so it means a lot […] http://dlvr.it/SfqT16

On a spring afternoon in 2016, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles during the E3 videogame event, I crossed the stage between a packed house and a symphonic orchestra, to conduct an original theme I had written that had never been heard publicly. Even before the game’s title was revealed, the audience experienced a […] http://dlvr.it/SfmYl8

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con drift issue is caused by a fundamental design flaw according to a UK consumer group. http://dlvr.it/SfjYtS

CD Projekt Red has released a hotfix for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC to address the issues created with the launch of its 4.0 next gen update. http://dlvr.it/SffV8c

Epic Games will pay a whopping $520 million combined settlement after a Federal Trade Commission investigation found it invaded children’s privacy and tricked some players into buying stuff in Fortnite that they didn’t want. The FTC announced on Monday that it’s the largest penalty ever assessed in the history of the… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SfcqYB

Pole Position's 40th anniversary just zipped by with barely a blip, but it remains one of the most influential racing games ever made. http://dlvr.it/SfcLSf

Back in August 2021, Riot Games—the developers of League of Legends—signed a sponsorship deal worth tens of millions of dollars with cryptocurrency exchange FTX. You know, the exchange that is now bankrupt, with its founder arrested and facing serious fraud and money laundering charges. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sfb7Mr

Like a lot of other people around the world, streamer xQc put a bet on the World Cup final earlier tonight. Unlike a lot of other people, however, he claims he threw down half a million dollars, then publicly bragged about it before kick-off. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SfZjYc

For most players, Pokémon games are a pretty straightforward affair of attacking enemies’ weaknesses and scoring that sweet one-shot. But Pokémon can become incredibly overwhelming once you start playing competitively. What’s an IV? What’s an EV, if not the cute brown fox who can evolve into a bunch of other, more… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SfYH7B

Cue the Charlie Day memes. The next-gen upgrade for CD Projekt Red’s smash-hit RPG The Witcher 3 not only contains a slew of gorgeous new graphical options, but also appears to introduce new connections to a mystery that has puzzled fans of CDPR’s other massive game, Cyberpunk 2077, for years. This mystery, which… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SfWB6X

Leading Hollywood big bod man Henry Cavill is working with Amazon to produce and star in a Warhammer 40,000 series. The mega corporation has secured the rights to the tabletop miniatures game about aliens, demons, and religious fascists, and it sounds like the former face of The Witcher’s Geralt and DC’s Superman will… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SfW9xZ

Last week, we asked you to head back to the Nine Realms and share epic God of War Ragnarök moments using the game’s newly released Photo Mode. After sifting through the action-packed shares tagged with  #PSshare #PSBlog, here are this week’s highlights:  DotPone shares Kratos yelling while holding an ice charged Leviathan Axe. crossedvisions shares […] http://dlvr.it/SfW9lb

The end of 2022 is almost here, and as we look back on all the amazing gaming moments we’ve shared, the PlayStation.Blog team wants to thank you for your support all year long.  But we’re not alone in spreading holiday cheer! Our talented friends and colleagues from across the industry have created a festive bunch […] http://dlvr.it/SfSKLG

Gran Turismo players! The 1.27 update for Gran Turismo 7 arrives today December 14 at 10pm PST*.  December brings five exciting new cars and Scapes – Norway being added  For those that participated in the limited timed Viewers Campaign in GT7 and answered the Day 4 question correctly, you will be given early access to […] http://dlvr.it/SfP9kz

At CD Projekt Red, we’ve long said that the next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will harness the full capabilities of next-gen hardware. But what does that mean for the PlayStation 5? Let’s break down some of the features gamers can expect to see when the update comes out on December 14th. There’s […] http://dlvr.it/SfL51l

Hello everyone, I am Matthieu Richez, CEO and Creative Director of Ishtar Games. I am extremely pleased to announce The Last Spell, our tactical roguelite game, will be available on PS5 and PS4 in early 2023! But first, allow me to introduce you to the world of this dark, painful and gritty game we created… […] http://dlvr.it/SfL4tY

2022 brought us plenty of new adventures, lands to explore, and friends and foes to meet. Whether you spent the most time exploring the nine realms with Kratos and Atreus or navigating a unique dystopian world as a stray cat, relive these gaming moments and celebrate your year with PlayStation’s 2022 Wrap-Up. Starting today through […] http://dlvr.it/SfL4pK

In the story of One Piece Odyssey, Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates find themselves in a huge storm at sea and shipwreck on the mysterious island known as Waford.  One Piece Odyssey is a brand-new turn-based RPG featuring new characters and monster designs produced by Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece. At our […] http://dlvr.it/SfL4jj

Oh, hi. I didn’t see you there. I’m Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku’s new staff writer. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SfGyGf

In November 2022, alongside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II becoming the best-selling game of the year so far, the greater availability of PlayStation 5 consoles has led to 45% growth in video game hardware dollar sales when compared to November 2021. http://dlvr.it/SfCwjd

Adobe used to be known as the company that made Acrobat and PhotoShop. Addobe is increasingly becoming known, however, as one of the great digital grifters of the modern age. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SfCP4q

It’s time to reveal the top downloads for PS5, PS4, PSVR, and F2P in November. God of War Ragnarök earned the top spot for PS5 across US and Europe, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II claiming a similar win in the PS4 charts, while Warzone 2.0 grabbed top honors in the F2P charts.   Check […] http://dlvr.it/Sf7nCq

We’re excited to reveal Final Fantasy XVI will release on June 22, 2023, with pre-orders for the digital Standard and Deluxe editions go live today at PlayStation Store! Final Fantasy XVI is an epic dark fantasy world that takes place in the realm of Valisthea—a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where […] http://dlvr.it/Sf7mwy

At The Game Awards 2022, British developer Splash Damage has revealed its latest project, Transformers: Reactivate, a new online action game. http://dlvr.it/Sf4zLR

Earlier this year, we welcomed players back to the world of Moss with the release of Moss: Book II. The award-winning sequel—VR Awards “VR Game of the Year” winner and The Game Awards “Best VR/AR Game” nominee—adds to the fan favorite franchise by picking up right where the story of Moss left off nearly four […] http://dlvr.it/Sf21gs

PlayStation players, we’ve missed you! But now the skies are calling and your story is about to begin. We’re thrilled to welcome you to Sky: Children of the Light on December 6 when the game officially launches on PlayStation! Over 15 years ago, thatgamecompany forged a formative partnership with PlayStation. Our  games fl0w, Flower, and […] http://dlvr.it/SdyyZ4

Dark Horse is adding two more Dragon Age characters to their growing statue line. Check out an exclusive first look at the Cassandra and Solas Statuettes. http://dlvr.it/SdvwSL

Chapter 4 of Fortnite’s Battle Royale is here. Go forth and uncover the new ways to explore the Island  — propel yourself with the Shockwave Hammer, ride inside of a snowball, commandeer a dirt bike, and hurdle over obstacles in your path. Embark on your own unique path across the Island while augmenting your gameplay […] http://dlvr.it/Sdrt5z

Red Bull Capture Point 2022 has come to a close, and what a competition it has been! PlayStation partnered with Red Bull once more for the second edition of this best-in-class virtual photography competition, and we’ve received incredible shots from across the world. Now, the eight best photographers have been decided, and will be whisked […] http://dlvr.it/SdphyK

Activision Blizzard’s playbook came up short again. Despite delays, legal appeals, and threats to workers that organizing would lead to lower pay raises, quality assurance developers at the Diablo production studio Blizzard Albany voted 14-0 to unionize today. The Game Workers Alliance Albany are now the second group… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SdmcHr

Starting to write up your gift lists for friends and family? The Horizon Holiday Gift Guide is here to help. The end of the year is already upon us, but the options are endless when it comes to gifts for Horizon fans. Whether you’re settling in with cozy vibes at home, braving the great outdoors […] http://dlvr.it/Sdjlvl

We’re back with another month of new Campaigns and Digital Collectibles for PlayStation Stars members. Here’s a look at what’s new in December: New Campaign Highlights PlayStation Plus – Play for Points For PlayStation Stars members who are also PlayStation Plus Members Check out the stellar line-up of PlayStation Plus monthly games for the month […] http://dlvr.it/Sdfgn8