Nintendo Switch online services shutting down for millions of players

It’s no surprise really that Nintendo isn’t in a rush to move on from the Nintendo Switch. After all, it’s the company’s second best-selling console of all-time, sitting only behind theNintendoDS. In fact, it’s the third best-selling console across the industry, with only thePlayStation2 outselling the DS and Switch. Advert Advert As such, Nintendo will have taken its time planning what’s coming next as there’s going to be high expectations when it comes to the Switch’s successor....

November 27, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Michael Bryant

Nintendo Switch quietly adds 3 free games for you to download

There’s so much game news popping up on our feeds that it’s easy to miss news of freebies. Luckily for you, we’re here to make sure you don’t miss out. Three classicfree gameshave been added toNintendo SwitchOnline. Advert Advert Nintendohas been adding classic experiences to its Switch subscription for some time now, so you’re likely wondering what makes this different. These are SEGA Mega Drive titles. Here’s a brief look at the classic titles joining NSO...

November 27, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Lisa Flores

Palworld announces major crossover update despite ongoing lawsuit

Palworld, one of the most popular video games of recent times, has just announced a crossover update we never knew we needed until now. Check out the Palworld trailer below! During its launch on thePCplatformSteam,Palworldgarnered over 10 million concurrent players,accordingto SteamDB. That’s of course, not even considering Xbox Series X/S andXboxOne numbers. Today, the concurrent player numbers on Steam are nowhere near that amount but there are currently a reasonable 12,000 players exploring its islands....

November 27, 2024 · 2 min · 216 words · Savannah Elliott

PlayStation 2 hits 160 million sales, officially the best-selling console of all-time

Following a recent update onSony’swebsite, thePlayStation 2is officially the best-selling console of all time - but potentially not for long.Thank you in advance toMatt Wales over on Eurogamerfor the original source!The PlayStation 2 is (as of March this year) 24 years old, with the very first models dropping on March 4, 2000 in Japan.AdvertSince then, according to changes made tothe official PlayStation websitelast night, the PS2 has gone on to sell a whopping 160,000,000 units....

November 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1187 words · Lisa Sanchez

PlayStation 5 DualSense controller gets major Black Friday discount

This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased.Any semi-serious gamer knows you’re only as good as your tools, and having the right controller can make or break a session. After all, clunky keys and stick drift is a surefire way to ruin your day.Luckily, Black Friday is delivering on deals - and PlayStation fans can get a newDualSense wireless controller for £39.99from Amazon, down from its full price of £62....

November 27, 2024 · 9 min · 1914 words · Stephen Vasquez

PlayStation 5 gamers can massively expand their storage with these Black Friday deals

This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased. Rather than agonising over how to squeeze the most use out of your limited storage, or regularly having to re-install games that had to be bumped for the latest blockbuster, you could upgrade your console’s storage. Right now that’s cheaper than you might think, with this officially-licensed2TB WD Black SSD available for £149.99down from £214.02 on Amazon....

November 27, 2024 · 3 min · 533 words · Shelia Turner

PlayStation free store credit available for you to claim again

The PlayStation Stars loyalty scheme has not been the smoothest of rides for members over recent years thanks to the service regularly going offline or just outright changing its rules on a whim. Introduced as a way forPlayStation 4andPlayStation 5users to earn points which can later be exchanged for free store credit, you would think that signing up to the free scheme would be worthwhile. Find out more about PlayStation Stars below!...

November 27, 2024 · 2 min · 304 words · Jeremiah Frazier

PlayStation gamers urged to claim their owed free store credit while it's available

PlayStation gamers who are owed free store credit should begin claiming it lest they miss out later down the road.I think everyone will agree thatPlayStationStars has been a mess of late.The service has never run smoothly, however, it’s amazingly got worse in recent months.AdvertNow that wallet fund rewards have returned to PS Stars, users are being urged to claim that free credit before it goes walkabouts again.How beautiful doesThe Last of Us Part II Remasteredlook like on the PS5 Pro?...

November 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1261 words · Timothy Evans

PlayStation Plus free games for December 2024 officially announced

The time has arrived, Sony has announced the next batch of free offerings for PlayStation Plus Essential in December 2024.No matter the tier that you subscribe to,Sony’sPlayStation Plus offers a lot of bang for your buck. For example, the PS Plus Essential tier, the topic of today’s discussion, offers three new titles every month that you can keep in your library as long as you have an active subscription.Check out the trailer below!...

November 27, 2024 · 5 min · 907 words · Mark Bowen

PlayStation Plus subscribers urged to check out gorgeous God Of War-style game

There are so many incredible options to be found on PlayStation Plus that it can be hard to know what to play next. But you’re in the right place if you’re looking for a recommendation. Santa Monica Studios’God of Warfranchise is one ofPlayStation’s most beloved properties. Advert Advert But if you’ve concluded Kratos’ norse adventures, you may be wondering what to play next that might scratch the same itch. Well, as unlikely of a recommendation as it sounds, I’d urge you to giveKena: Bridge of Spiritsa try....

November 27, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · John Calderon

PlayStation quietly makes classic PS1 games available on PS5, no PS Plus needed

Two classic PlayStation games are finally available for purchase on modernPlayStationsystems, after previously being locked behind a subscription.Shout out toEd Nightingale over on Eurogamerfor the original source!As of the 26th of March,Resident Evil: Director’s CutandDino Crisiscan now both be bought on both PlayStation 4 andPlayStation 5systems.AdvertDon’t be concerned if you’re getting an odd feeling of deja vu reading that. Both of these titles could be downloaded on modern PlayStations as of last month, but you had to be aPlayStation Plus Premiumsubscriber to actually get access to them....

November 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1127 words · Steven Jones

Pokémon fans urged to mark their calendars for 14 December

Niantic has just revealed that a new event is coming toPokémon GOnext month, and players aren’t going to want to miss out on the two legendaries that are up for offer…A recent updateto thePokémon GO Livewebsite has revealed that a new event is starting on December 14 that will give players a chance to catch some Necrozmas and fuse it into either Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma.The event also has an “increased chance to encounter Shiny Necrozma”, which will no doubt be music to the ears of everyPokémonGOshiny hunter....

November 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1156 words · Jason Foster

Red Dead Redemption 2 free Thanksgiving DLC available now

Thanksgiving arrives tomorrow for our American friends and in between eating mashed potatoes and turkey (and giving thanks of course), there is also an incentive to leave your grandma at the table and boot upRed Dead Redemption 2.Why, you may ask?Check out the much-lovedRed Dead Onlinebelow!Well, to celebrate Thanksgiving season,Rockstar Gamesis giving itsRed Dead Redemption 2players the chance to earn somelimited-time rewardson itsRed Dead Onlinetitle.AdvertMore specifically, players can earn double rewards on Trader sales, boosted payouts for posses, limited-time clothing, Outlaw Pass items and more....

November 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1211 words · Matthew Martinez