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Nickmercs Will Stream Gambling On Kick, But Not ‘A Sh*t Ton’

Controversial streamer Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff recently announced a massive $10 million deal with Twitch rival Kick, and it seems that, although he once implored pro-LGBTQIA people to “leave children alone,” he’s not worried about teaching children how to gamble. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sy9sny

Report: Destiny 2's Climactic The Final Shape Expansion And Marathon Shooter Delayed

In addition to an unspecified number of job cuts, Destiny 2 maker Bungie has also been racked by delays. Bloomberg reports that the sci-fi MMO shooter’s The Final Shape expansion has slipped from February to June, with upcoming extraction shooter Marathon getting delayed to 2025. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sy9sgH

Resident Evil Village On iPhone Is Impressive, But Not A Great Way To Play

The fact that you can, today, play Capcom’s Resident Evil Village natively on an Apple iPhone is undeniably impressive. But actually trying to play this popular horror game on Apple’s latest pocketable device doesn’t make for a great experience. Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sy9sWH

Here’s How To Find Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Special Worlds

Super Mario Bros. Wonder has levels full of secret paths to explore, but did you know a few of them lead to entirely new mini-worlds and levels for you to run and jump through? There are several levels that have secret exits that you have to work to find, and while all of them will give you a new Wonder Seed, a… Read more... http://dlvr.it/Sy9sNd

How EA Sports WRC brings realism to rally driving on PS5– out Nov 3

Hi – I’m Jon Armstrong, rally driver and games designer here at Codemasters. I’ve got some news to share. Today, I want to talk about using the power of Playstation 5 to give you the most immersive experience in EA Sports WRC, launching November 3. Q: How does EA Sports WRC leverage the power and […] http://dlvr.it/Sy8QqB

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know

It’s been six years since the Nintendo Switch launched in 2017, and after a long and successful reign, you may be wondering what new piece of hardware will be next. We’ve seen updates to the current switch with the OLED and Lite models, though we’re still in the dark on what Nintendo’s next-gen offering could be. After becoming the 3rd best-selling console in history this year, it’s fair to say that Nintendo might want to keep things close to its chest. Yet, even with all the secrecy surrounding the possibility of a new Nintendo Switch, we’ve collected all the details we could find about the mystery follow-up ahead of its eventual official announcement and release. Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date While Nintendo hasn’t yet announced any official follow-up to their incredibly successful Nintendo Switch console, there are some rumors swirling about how close we might be to a potential product reveal. Recent court documents as part of the Activision Blizzard acquisition revealed t

Where to Buy a PS5 Console Online in 2023

You can buy a PS5 everywhere these days. http://dlvr.it/Sy6H2x

The 12 Most Expensive Movies Ever Made

It's almost all Disney... http://dlvr.it/Sy5Wjz

Why The Disney Dreamlight Valley Community Is Divided Over its Early Access Exit

Disney Dreamlight Valley developer Gameloft announced earlier today that its popular cozy Disney life sim game will not be going free-to-play in December as planned. And unsurprisingly, its bustling player community has, well, a lot of thoughts about that! http://dlvr.it/Sy5WWz

How Remedy Created Alan Wake 2's Horrifying Game Over Screen

Alan Wake 2 is pure survival horror by way of Remedy, and the studio has created one of the most terrifying game over screens in games this decade. http://dlvr.it/Sy5WLt

Share of the Week: Filters

Last week, we asked you toss a filter on your favorite photo mode shots using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: secondcapture shares a low-poly portrait of Ratchet wearing a mask in Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart ForgottenJasmin shares a red-saturated filter boosting a colorful flower field in Ghost of Tsushima laya_photo shares black […] http://dlvr.it/Sy3n4p

Arizona Sunshine 2 brings next-gen VR apocalypse to PS VR2 on Dec 7

Get ready for next-level zombie carnage: Arizona Sunshine 2 is coming to PlayStation VR2 on December 7. Vertigo Games is back with the next-gen sequel to the original VR zombie shooter, packed with adrenaline-fueled VR gameplay and an all-new roller coaster story campaign. The best part? You won’t only have your friendly canine companion Buddy or Freds (editors note: zombies) to play with — co-op mode makes its return. Let’s dive into the gameplay details: Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Meet Buddy, your loyal sidekick Introducing Buddy, your loyal canine sidekick who brings friendship to your zombie endeavors. But Buddy is more than just the goodest boy; he’s a valuable asset in taking down zombies, discovering essential items, and carrying your gear. When the going gets tough, you’ve got each other’s backs… don’t forget to pet him when he’s done a goo

How Star Ocean: The Second Story R modernizes a classic PlayStation adventure 25 years later

Hello everyone – my name is Kei Komaki, I am the producer and together with Yuichiro Kitao, Development Producer and Director we want to give fans and newcomers a deep dive into the development process of Star Ocean The Second Story R! This brand-new remake of the classic PlayStation-era RPG launches for PS5 and PS4 […] http://dlvr.it/Sy1NLp

You Can Marinate In Water Heated By Bitcoin Mining At This NYC Spa

Bathhouse is a super-trendy spa located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with a new location set to open sometime in the near future in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. If its sans serif font and ultra-minimalist website don’t already scream New York City Elite, then the way it heats its pools absolutely shouts it from the… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SxymdH

Todd Howard Revealed Elder Scrolls 6 Early Due To Grumpy Gamers

A lead Skyrim designer has explained why Bethesda exec Todd Howard peeled back the curtain on The Elder Scrolls 6 in 2018, despite the studio’s years-long focus on shipping Starfield: Angry gamers with their pitchforks and torches. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SxymSN

New The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR horde mode hits today

Here at Supermassive Games, we are hugely excited to reveal The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR’s new fast-paced, arcade-style survival challenge. How many rooms can you complete as you descend into hell with just your guns and reflexes for protection? Our focus on Horde Mode was to deliver fast-paced, intense action combat with additional rollercoaster thrills […] http://dlvr.it/SxwXC9

Hot Toys Reveals 21 Inches of Venom With New Spider-Man 2 Figure

If you thought 19 inches of Venom was too much to handle, just wait till you get a look at Hot Toys' massive Venom figure. http://dlvr.it/SxhnMz

EA Sports FC 24 Bug Completely Breaks the Game

Devastating EA Sports FC 24 bug sees players powerless to prevent their opponents simply running into the goal with the ball. http://dlvr.it/Sxhn6s

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Finally Lets Players Pause Cutscenes, but It Takes 10 Seconds

Konami is finally adding the ability to pause cutscenes to the original three Metal Gear Solid games when the Master Collection launches October 24, but there's a strange catch: it takes ten seconds. http://dlvr.it/Sxhn0v

Switch 2 Hype Grows After Nintendo Mysteriously Pulls Old Reveal Trailer

The Nintendo Switch was first revealed via a three-minute trailer posted to YouTube on October 20, 2016. Seven years later, Nintendo has pushed the video to private, reigniting fans’ excitement for a much anticipated announcement of the Switch 2, and also destroying an important piece of history in the process. Read more... http://dlvr.it/SxfBHK

Halo Infinite Season 5: How Forge's New AI Toolkit Works

Halo Infinite Season 5 is finally here and Forge is got a huge update. Since Forge launched in Halo Infinite in November 2022, there have been over two million user-generated creations added. Now with Season 5, Forge has a new AI Toolkit to help players make even more content and include PvPvE content. The Forge developer team sat down with me to demo the new update so here’s what I learned. Spawning Campaign AI The new AI Toolkit allows players to spawn specific AI from the campaign to fill out their custom game creation. Players can choose from 43 AI types and can have up to 32 AI and 24 players in one game mode. In order to spawn AI, you have to put down the AI Spawner where you’d like it to be.You can also drop an AI Phantom Spawner into your game that lets you drop a Chopper, Ghost, or Wraith with or without a driver, or pilot. Here are the 43 AI Types you can have in your creation: * Grunt (5 variants) * Jackals (4 variants) * Skimmers (3 variants) * Elites (5

Spider-Man 2 PS5 Console Covers Will Be in Stock Tomorrow

Ever since Sony announced the Spider-Man 2-themed PS5 console covers, they’ve been in almost absurdly high demand. While the PlayStation company seems to have produced a decent number of Spidey-themed DualSense controllers and PS5 consoles, the console covers have been all but impossible to procure. If you've had your hopes of obtaining covers dashed over the past few months, you will have at least on emore shot. Best Buy has announced it will have more stock of the console covers tomorrow, October 18 -- but the process of purchasing it will be a bit unusual. How to Buy Spider-Man 2 PS5 Console Covers Best Buy is releasing the new batch of Spider-Man 2 PS5 console covers exclusively through its mobile app. You can download it here for iPhone or here for Android. You’ll find the console covers in the “Drops” section of the mobile app, which you can find in the navigation bar at the bottom of the app’s main screen. That’s also where you can opt in for Drop Alerts to get a pus

Paradox and Harebrained Schemes 'Parting Ways' After Lamplighters League

Paradox Interactive and developer Harebrained Schemes have announced they are parting ways on January 1, 2024 following the commercially disappointing release of The Lamplighters League. http://dlvr.it/SxbbdD

Insomniac 'Highly Encourages' Spider-Man 2 Physical Players to Download Day 1 Patch

Spider-Man 2 physical release owners won't need to download its Day 1 patch to enjoy Insomniac's new PS5 exclusive in full, but they are still "highly encouraged" to get Patch 1.001.002 for new accessibility options and other improvements. http://dlvr.it/SxbbPT

PS5 Streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members launches starting today in Japan; Europe and North America to follow

Starting today, we’re taking a step forward in cloud gaming by rolling out our PS5 cloud streaming feature for PlayStation Plus Premium members. This includes supported PS5-native games available through the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog* and Game Trials, as well as supported digital PS5 titles you own.  We know you have questions, so let’s dive […] http://dlvr.it/SxXzdP

Yakuza Spin-Off Like a Dragon Gaiden Won't Launch With English Dub

Yakuza spin-off Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name won't launch with an English dub language option but will receive an update with it later. http://dlvr.it/SxW5fz

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Review

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 is an impeccably detailed and blisteringly fast racer with incredible graphics and rock-solid arcade underpinnings. http://dlvr.it/SxVhhB

Minecraft Live 2023: Everything Announced

Minecraft Live returned for 2023 and brought with it some big announcements, including a new Star Wars DLC that takes players from padawan to Jedi knight, Planet Earth III DLC, a ton of new features in mid-2024's Minecraft Vanilla Update 1.21, and more! http://dlvr.it/SxTm5m

Mortal Kombat 1: Invincible's Omni-Man Gets a Gameplay Trailer and Release Window

Alongside confirming a November 2023 release window, NetherRealm has revealed the first gameplay trailer for Invincible's Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1 at NYCC 2023. http://dlvr.it/SxSXN6

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Matt Mercer Is Vincent Valentine

Today at New York Comic Con, it was revealed that voice actor Matt Mercer, perhaps best known as the Dungeon Master of popular actual-play webseries Critical Role, will be starring as gunslinger Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second chapter in Square Enix’s ongoing remake of the classic ‘90s… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SxSX1f

Ubisoft Admits Physical Sales Will Get Even Lower

A Ubisoft executive has said physical game sales will get even lower over time, after the company snapped up cloud gaming rights to all Activision Blizzard titles. http://dlvr.it/SxQjPJ

Inside the development journey of the Access controller and a first look at its accessible packaging

As we prepare to introduce the Access controller to the accessibility community on December 6, today we’re pleased to share a closer look at its development, including a first glimpse of its accessible packaging. Step behind the scenes as our hardware and UI designers, alongside user research leads, discuss their collaboration with accessibility organizations on […] http://dlvr.it/SxNJDZ

Experience postseason baseball in MLB The Show 23

The MLB Postseason is underway, and MLB The Show 23 is bringing you special content to play as the heroes of the Fall Classic. Also, at the end of October, sink your fangs into spooktacular Halloween-themed content. Postseason Series Programs Beginning on Friday, October 13, play Wild Card Moments in the first Postseason Program. Relive […] http://dlvr.it/SxKk3D

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Director Explains Why Sheikah Tech is Strangely Absent in the Sequel

Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi has revealed Nintendo's reasoning behind the disappearance of Sheikah technology in the latest entry in The Legend of Zelda franchise. http://dlvr.it/SxH6qM

New look for PS5 console this holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to share that we have a new PS5 model launching. To address the evolving needs of players, our engineering and design teams collaborated on a new form factor that provides greater choice and flexibility. The same technology features that make PS5 the best to play are packed […] http://dlvr.it/SxH6Tf

Cyberpunk 2077 Developers Call Unions 'A Stronger Voice In Times Of Crisis'

As the international gaming industry faces wave after wave of layoffs, workers at Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher developer, CD Projekt Red, have created a new Poland-wide union aimed at protecting their rights. This arrives in the face of the massive studio announcing it would be firing nine percent of its staff by… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SxDTnp

Meet the Starfield Player Who Surveyed All 1,000 Planets

IGN talks to a Starfield player who has fully surveyed all the planets in the galaxy to find out how they did it and what's next. http://dlvr.it/SxBmPJ

The Best Word Puzzle Games to Play in 2023

Challenge yourself with these great games. http://dlvr.it/Sx8zt6

10 Games Like Minecraft Worth Playing in 2023

Love Minecraft? Try these games too! http://dlvr.it/Sx8Dfy

Every James Bond Actor to Play the Role

Which Bond is your favorite? http://dlvr.it/Sx8DQd

Kingdom Hearts 4: Everything We Know So Far

The game was announced last year. http://dlvr.it/Sx8DHG

Pick Up the Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Aloha Edition Bundles Today

Animal Crossing fans, you’re in for a treat. You can now purchase the Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Aloha Edition bundles for $199! There are two retailer-exclusive options available: the Isabelle's Aloha Edition bundle is available at Target (featuring a pink Switch Lite bundled with the full Animal Crossing: New Horizons game as a download) and the Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition bundle is available at Walmart (with a blue Switch Lite instead and the full New Horizons game). Check out both bundle deals at their respective retailers at the links below. Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Aloha Edition Bundles If you’re looking for even more Switch deals to check out, we have good news, as the Black Friday deals have already started rolling in. One Nintendo deal that's already available to pick up is the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle for $299. This is a deal that pops up every year and is well worth the investment. It comes with an original Swit

CD Projekt Announces Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Project

CD Projekt aims to expand its Cyberpunk 2077 universe further with a live-action project. http://dlvr.it/Sx457h

Finally, Diablo 4 Players Will Actually Have a Realistic Chance of Getting an Uber Unique

As part of the sweeping changes coming to Diablo 4 with the launch of Season 2 and Patch 1.2.0 is a significant change to the way players go about trying to get an Uber Unique. http://dlvr.it/Sx44xR

Cyberpunk 2077 Surpasses 25 Million Units Sold, Outpacing The Witcher 3

Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 25 million units sold, outpacing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red has announced. http://dlvr.it/Sx44gX

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition arrives Oct 6 on PS5 — bringing the characters to life

The world of Horizon Forbidden West brims with life across its spectacular landscapes, fierce roaming machines, and thriving cultures that populate a renewed land once ravaged by the biomass-consuming machines of the Faro Plague. And though the wilds are breathtaking, and the machines are massive, Horizon’s third essential element is its authentic tribal inhabitants. On […] http://dlvr.it/Sx1Wxb

(For Southeast Asia) Extended Play Sale comes to PlayStation Store

The Extended Play Sale comes to PlayStation Store tomorrow, Wednesday September 27. It brings with it discounts of up to 80% on a variety of Deluxe, Premium, Ultimate editions as well as season passes, add-ons and more. Those offers include the likes of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Digital Deluxe Edition, Red Dead Redemption 2:  Ultimate […] http://dlvr.it/Sx1Wrw

Players’ Choice: Vote for September’s best new game

Last month featured a wide range of diversity – sports, indies, fighting, RPGs, and more. Which game was best in genre for September?  How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. Soon thereafter, we’ll close the […] http://dlvr.it/Swyw0l

Creator Of Hit Pigeon-Dating Sim Says Epic Never Paid Her Royalties

Mediatonic is best known for the colorful battle royale Fall Guys. Long before it was purchased by Epic Games, however, the UK-based studio created the international HD remaster of the cult-hit dating sim about pigeons that go to high school, Hatoful Boyfriend. The game’s original creator, manga artist Hato Moa, now… Read more... http://dlvr.it/SwwKtF

The Week In Games: What’s Coming Out Beyond Assassin's Creed Mirage

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