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It feels like Overwatch 2 is gayer than it’s ever been. First Lifeweaver was revealed as the series’ first pansexual hero, then dialogue seemed to hint that Baptiste was also queer. Now, a Pride event has confirmed that Baptiste is indeed, queer, and veteran hero Pharah is also a member of the alphabet army. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SpvWbl

Hi everyone! Days of Play is back this week and we wanted to give you a quick look at some of the deals you can find across PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Gear, direct.playstation.com, and PlayStation Store, along with additional offerings available at participating retailers. Days of Play 2023 will begin on June 2 at 12:01 AM […] http://dlvr.it/SprWyP

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched to immense praise from critics and players alike. IGN scored the sequel to Breath of the Wild a 10, stating “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up, expanding a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds.” It’s a title that will be discussed and played for months after its initial release. Yet, with its support comes the cyclical arguments that Nintendo is leaving disabled players behind. http://dlvr.it/SpnmgY

THQ Nordic expressed interest in helping out with a physical release of Alan Wake 2. http://dlvr.it/SplR9l

On May 24, PlayStation held its first large-scale showcase since 2021. While it had some cool games, it was lacking the big and wild exclusives the company has historically put out. However, most would agree that the finale—a large gameplay preview of the upcoming, PS5-exclusive Spider-Man 2—was an impressive end for… Read more... http://dlvr.it/Spj87k

Hi, I’m Romain Clavier, Game Director at Tindalos Interactive, the studio developing Aliens: Dark Descent, a strategic real time squad-based tactical action game with rich management systems and twisted horrors. On June 20 you’ll be able to witness the Xenomorphs stalk their prey in a contemporary strategy game. But before you descend into the darkness, […] http://dlvr.it/SpfF49

Well, it finally happened: Sony’s got a new handheld on the way. It promises all the features of the fancy DualSense PlayStation 5 controller on an 8-inch high-definition screen. The only catch? It’s a Wi-Fi streaming-only device, pulling directly from your PS5. Sorry, Vita fans. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Spb5nc

Hello, neighbors! The town of Raven Brooks is calling again, and this time you’re going to get up close and personal with the town – virtually speaking. Developed by VR veterans Steel Wool Games and launching on May 25 for PlayStation VR2, Hello Neighbor VR: Search And Rescue is a thrilling new adventure set in […] http://dlvr.it/SpWwxY

There’s one particular Final Fantasy XVI development story Naoki Yoshida admits he’s unlikely ever to forget. The producer describes a particular port city the studio conceptualized. Its key feature: a colossal stretch of huge wall that runs the length of the city, separating it from the surrounding ocean and which has successfully protected those behind […] http://dlvr.it/SpWwpc

Since The Legend of Zelda’s inception, Link and the Hylian princess have long been by each other’s side. That relationship has been considered platonic, with Link serving as Zelda’s knight in a green tunic. Tears of the Kingdom appears to change their relationship status by having Zelda move her stuff into Link’s… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SpSpJ3

Alan Wake voice actor Matthew Porretta appeared on Monsters, Madness, and Magic and said Alan Wake 2 is "supposed to come out in October." http://dlvr.it/SpPsqf

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, better known as C2E2, was held a few weeks back and brought in nearly 100,000 attendees over its three days. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SpPsB6

Blizzard has revealed that over 50 accessibility options will be available in Diablo 4 and how making this latest entry in the legendary franchise as accessible as possible was a "flame that guided them all through development." http://dlvr.it/SpMjQT

Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller opened up about Blizzard's decision to cancel its PvE Hero mode, apologizing to fans and promising big things for its upcoming story missions. http://dlvr.it/SpKckq

Weapons and shields are constantly breaking in Tears of the Kingdom, so you need some perks attached to the one constant you have: clothes. The Great Fairies, giant ladies with magical abilities found around Hyrule, can help you with that. In exchange for some materials, they can make your armor more powerful. The… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SpGp4y

A week since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom released, the community is creating some wild contraptions from flying robots to rampaging tanks. These are the coolest creations we've seen so far. http://dlvr.it/SpCrTZ

In Breath of the Wild, which released almost two years after the death of late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, Nintendo seemingly included a tribute to his memory. And now, in the sequel Tears of the Kingdom, that tribute has been further expanded upon. http://dlvr.it/Sp8r7N

Amazon Games CEO Christoph Hartmann talks about how the Lord of the Rings MMO was revived after being canceled, whether there are too many live service games, and Amazon's rollercoaster decade. http://dlvr.it/Sp5qhb

Fortnite Ranked Play is finally arriving in Battle Royale and Zero Build modes in the upcoming V24.30 patch, which looks to be set to arrive on May 16, 2023. http://dlvr.it/Sp2yd0

Are you using your iPhone for games? http://dlvr.it/Sp2Hks

Tears of the Kingdom producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi have shared that they are "interested" in a film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, especially after the incredible success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. http://dlvr.it/Sp24Vp

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has a day-one item duplication glitch that lets you make copies of new weapons and shields. It’s a handy exploit that’s easy to do and can cut down on a lot of the headaches that stem from the Breath of the Wild sequel’s weapon degradation system. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sp24Rl

Video games are getting more expensive, but these Nintendo Switch games are still free to play. http://dlvr.it/Sp0yZf

How the freedom of open world video games gives us genuine moments of discovery, surprise, and impact. http://dlvr.it/Sp0yQB

MLB The Show 23’s Season 2 Rewards Program drops today*, bringing an amazing array of new content including, but definitely not limited to, the Kaiju Series.  Inspired by the Kaiju, or “Strange Beast,” film genre, the Kaiju Series features some of the most devastatingly effective MLB Legends and Superstars of the past and present, such […] http://dlvr.it/SnyygB

One Piece Odyssey's first DLC introduces Limited Order Battles and branching paths in its narrative. http://dlvr.it/SnwF0m

Today we’re happy to reveal the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May 2023. All games will be available on Tuesday May 16. Let’s dive in.  PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | PS5  Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure. Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they […] http://dlvr.it/SnsKkl

The year we formed Guerrilla, 2003, was an interesting time for gaming. The PlayStation 2 had launched three years earlier to critical acclaim. People were losing their minds over the technological feats being achieved with all the power it offered (six whole GFLOPS!). Early days of development Meanwhile, we were working hard in the Netherlands […] http://dlvr.it/SnpQ01

It’s time to see which top downloads for PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PSVR, and free-to-play were showered with the most downloads to make the list this month. The U.S. and EU PS5 charts shared the same frontrunners, while the PS4 charts had a surprising first-place winner across the board. PS VR 2 charts saw a […] http://dlvr.it/SnlQXs

As the writer’s strike enters its second week, the effects of not having some of most important people on set around are already starting to show: two of the biggest projects currently in production—Marvel’s Blade reboot and the fifth season of Stranger Things—have been put on ice (along with loads more movies and… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SnhYgh

On Thursday, Capcom announced a four comic-book series leading up to the events of Street Fighter VI. Produced in partnership with Udon Comics, the series will catch eager players up on what their favorite fighters have been up to since Street Fighter V. The first of Street Fighter 6’s prequel comics, which focuses on… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SnfTQT

Hogwarts Legacy arrives on PS4 and Xbox One today alongside a new arachnophobia mode (available in all versions) that turns off all of the action-RPG’s spiders. An increasingly popular accessibility option for new games, the Harry Potter spin-off gets creative by using it to incorporate a reference from the movies. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SnfT9Z

Last week, we asked you to join Aloy on her latest Burning Shores adventures using #PSshare and #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:  call_me_xavii shares Aloy taking in her lava-flowing beach surroundings. Cosmic_Nook shares Aloy flying over the shore on the back of a Sunwing. mett981 shares Aloy standing in the glow of lava and […] http://dlvr.it/SncRpx

We traveled to new galaxies, the land of the dead, and raced through magical kingdoms with a dash of time travel in between. Which game took us to the best places in the month of April?  How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote […] http://dlvr.it/SnYlqx

This is everything coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2023, including the likes of Redfall, Weird West, Amnesia: The Bunker, and more. http://dlvr.it/SnVsDm

We were fortunate enough to sit down with famed sci-fi director Neill Blomkamp to discuss how he adapted the legendary racing simulator, the innovative camerawork devised to capture all the action on the track, and where he found inspiration from racing films of the past.  PlayStation Blog: The Gran Turismo Movie is a notable departure […] http://dlvr.it/SnRvZ1

Knights, defend your nobles! Starting May 2 PlayStation Plus members can get Chivalry 2 as part of May’s Monthly Games on PS5 and PS4. To accompany this awesome launch, Torn Banner Studios has crafted an all-new Raiding Party update – available for free this week for all owners of Chivalry 2. New map – The […] http://dlvr.it/SnNxpm

Proponents of modern AI tech—and this is our weekly reminder that it’s not actually artificial intelligence at all—have big plans for video games. Ubisoft is dabbling, Square Enix is dabbling, but those are just testbeds: for a more comprehensive look at what AI supporters want to see in their video games, you should… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SnLK73