Nintendo shows off new console, launches this year

breaking news breaking news breaking news Nintendo has officially announced a Super Mario-themed Nintendo Switch OLED, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. If you tuned into theMarioWonderNintendo Direct today, you were in for a treat, as the new platformer looks absolutely incredible. Check out the trailer forSuper Mario Wonderbelow. Boasting a brand-new art style for the series,Mario Wonderwill introduce a huge variety of new game mechanics and content to the series. Players will be able to choose their own character from Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toads, Daisy, Yoshi, and even Nabbit, as they traverse wonderful new environments and stomp all-new enemies....

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 295 words · Dorothy Jackson

PC gamers have one last chance to grab a massive free game

PC gamers be aware: you have one last chance to grab a critically acclaimed game for the low price of nothing.I know most of you are either still obsessed withBaldur’s Gate 3or prepping for a weekend locked away withStarfield. Hell, I wouldn’t be shocked if a few of you were still hooked onThe Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom. But there’s a newfree gameon PC that’s definitely worth your attention....

August 31, 2023 · 6 min · 1173 words · Wendy Benitez

PlayStation dropping major announcement in response to PS Plus Price increase, says insider

According to an insider, PlayStation is planning on delivering a pretty major announcement following on from the disastrous reveal that PS Plus prices will increase. We doubt we’re alone in saying this, but the announcement better be something earth-shatteringly good, otherwise there’s no reason for such a big price jump.So, what is the major announcement? No one knows. Jeff Grubb posted on Twitter “I’ve heard a State of Play is coming, and this feels like a lead-in for that” in response to gamers complaining about the price hike....

August 31, 2023 · 8 min · 1608 words · Katherine Rangel

PlayStation Plus subscribers livid at 'vile' new announcement and free games

PlayStation fans are absolutely slamming Sony for the poor state of PlayStation Plus, as well as the horrendous price-hike for its tiers. Check out the trailer for the upcoming PS5 game,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Yesterday though was seemingly the final nail in the coffin, the last straw, the coup de grace, and its driven fans around the bend. Advert Advert PlayStation published ablogpostoutlining the next three games that’d be available for PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium subscribers to download....

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 285 words · Julie Nunez

PlayStation Plus subscribers share trick to avoid price increase

You have to hand itSonyfor the incredible way they timed this announcement. Not every company would choose to ask for more money from you immediatelyafter announcing one of the worst monthsoffree gamesfor the service in years. I admire the audacity. “We also wanted to let you know that starting 6 September we will be increasing the price forPlayStation Plus12-month subscriptions globally across all benefit plans. This price adjustment will enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits to your PlayStation Plus subscription service....

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 237 words · Jose Anderson

PlayStation Plus subscribers slam worst month ever, vow never to renew again

Sony has officially announced it will be raising the price of PlayStation Plus from next month, and fans really aren’t happy. In what can only be described as a disastrous misreading of the entire room,Sonychose to announce the price hike immediatelyafter dropping one of the worst monthsoffree gamesfor the service in years. Take a look at one the free games for September below: In September PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to get hold of the 2022Saints Rowreboot,Black Desert - Traveler Edition, andGeneration Zero....

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 254 words · Patrick Watts

PlayStation working on official PlayStation 2 emulator, says insider

I think it’s fair to say that plenty of us look back on the PlayStation 2 era with fondness. It was a great console that boasted an impressive line-up of games. God of War, God of War II, Shadow of the Colossus, Twisted Metal: Black, Ico, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater… I could go on. That particular generation also boasted some epic cross-platform releases....

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Nicole Lopez

Saints Row developer has no plans to remake the games you actually liked

The Saints Row developer has brutally shut down the idea of remaking the original trilogy of games, making it clear they won’t be revisiting them. Check out theSaints Row(2022) reboot gameplay below Advert Advert The reboot definitely left a poor taste in the mouth of fans, many of whom believe the developers would be better off remaking the original games, like Twitter user @DerikNovvaj23iv, who replied to the official Saints Row account which was celebrating the series’ 17th anniversary....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · Kristen Chang

Star Citizen has raised $600 million after 10 years, still no closer to being out

Star Citizen, a game that hasn’t even been officially released yet, has made over $600 million in crowdfunds over the last 10 years.Announced in 2012,Star Citizenis a space exploration game that sees players travel throughout an enormous universe, engaging in starship combat, trading precious cargo, and more. It rivalsBethesda’snew IPStarfieldin scope but is exclusive to Microsoft Windows.Take a look atStar Citizenin action below.While it can be played right now, it’s technically not officially been released yet, which has been the case for the last decade....

August 31, 2023 · 6 min · 1212 words · Melissa Patton

Starfield 'jank' is already being celebrated by players

Well, this is somewhat unexpected. Soon-to-beStarfieldplayers are already celebrating the game’s ‘jank’, adding that they hope Bethesda leaves some in the game. I have one word in response to that, although it’s really more of a sound, and that’s: huh?As I’m sure you’re aware, there’s been plenty of discussion surrounding what stateStarfieldwill release in.Bethesdahas promised that it’stheir least buggiest release to datebut fans are keen to see that for themselves. Apparently it’s been all hands on deck over at the studio for months in terms of quality testing....

August 31, 2023 · 6 min · 1238 words · Michael Nolan

Starfield devs confirm Xbox users get mod support

Bethesda’s Pete Hines has confirmed that it’s not just PC players who will be able to join in on all the modding fun. Xbox will also be receiving mod support post-launch - and I can barely contain my excitement.We’re mere hours away from the lifting ofStarfield’s review embargo. It’s something that’s already generated its fair share of discourse seeing as Bethesda appear to havewithheld code from a number of outlets. While we await that Metacritic score, we’re still finding out new information aboutStarfield....

August 31, 2023 · 6 min · 1178 words · Brent Rice

Starfield early access players urged to follow one key direction to avoid issues

We’re officially one day away from Starfield’s release, if you paid for early access anyway, with many pre-downloading there copies. There’s a lot riding onBethesda’snewXboxexclusive, and fans are praying for the game’s success. Luckily, first impressions arepromising, with reviewers sharing a lot positive remarks about the game andconfirming fan expectations, although there was a minor freakout the other day due anin-game messagethat leaked online. Starfieldofficially releases tomorrow, get hyped with the trailer below...

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 326 words · Hayden Martinez

Starfield fan giving away free Premium Edition to fellow gamers

OneStarfieldfan has decided they should give away a Premium Edition of Bethesda’s outer-space RPG to fellow gamers, for no other reason than to share the love. There’s already a certain whiff of toxicity aroundStarfield, through no fault of the developers or vast majority of fans. Most are simply excited to see a huge single-player RPG coming toXboxafter years of watching PlayStation get in all the celebrated exclusives. Advert Advert Take a look atStarfieldin action below!...

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Jeff Davis