Nintendo Switch 2 leak has fans tempering their expectations

Less than four days ago, I wrote an article discussing how the recent leaks for theNintendo Switch 2described the upcoming system as being on par with thePlayStation 4 Pro.Today I’m here to tell you that one well-respected video game journalist seems to be implying that certainly won’t be the case.The new info, if you can call it that, comes from The Verge’s senior editor Tom Warren over on Twitter.Advert“there are so many rumors floating around about the Switch 2,” Warrenwrote in a recent Tweet, “but the funniest one is about it being as powerful as a PS4 Pro…”Now, if you wanna enter full cope mode, this could actually be implying something positive, as Warren’s statement is pretty open-ended....

January 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1175 words · Tyler Young

Nintendo Switch 2 leak promises GameCube remake we've longed for

Let’s face it, 2025 is all about the Nintendo Switch 2. This is the year the new console is rumoured to launch, and with this news comes a plethora of speculation about what titles will be released. Naturally, there is no end of classic games people want to see remade to herald in this new generation of gaming. Advert Advert One GameCube adventure that may be getting aSwitch2 remake isStar Fox Adventures....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Angelica Mathis

PlayStation 5 future officially confirmed by Sony boss

With all the recent talk on cloud gaming and the disappearance of consoles setting many of us on edge, it’s good to hear that Sony will be focusing on hardware and supporting the PlayStation 5 for years to come. This news comes directly from PlayStation Co-CEO, Hideaki Nishino, as he commented on the future of thePlayStationbrand. The recent PlayStation 5 Pro is a step forward for visual fidelity “There is no doubt that home video game consoles will remain at the centre of our business for some time,” said Nishino in a recentFamitsu interview....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Jason Roberts

PlayStation 5 has a hidden web browser you can access easily

There’s a super secret way to access thePlayStation 5’sin-built web browser, andSonyis doing everything in their power to stop people from doing so. Over the years, there have been a few ways you could access the PlayStation 5’s browser, but all of these have slowly been patched out over the course of the console’s lifespan. The most popular (and easiest) one just required you to access the Twitter app through your PS5, which you could then use to log in to your Twitter account and select literally any link posted through the app....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Jonathan Byrd

PlayStation 5 may finally be getting feature we've been begging for

While Sony has been stepping up its game when it comes to emulating retro games on the PlayStation 5, it has been, so far, limited to just PlayStation and PlayStation 2.This is due to the simplicity of emulation for these consoles. The PlayStation 3 is a much trickier beast, but it seems that Implicit Conversions, the company behind the emulations may soon be able to bring PS3 classics toPlayStation 5.PlayStation is still celebrating the 30th anniversary of the console brandIn arecent roadmap, the emulation company has included a note on researching and developing a PS3 emulator for their proprietary emulator, Syrup....

January 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1228 words · Linda Cannon

PlayStation 6 tease confirms you shouldn't pack your PS5 away for a while

The PlayStation 5 Pro may have only been out for just over a month but that has not stopped Sony fans from eagerly awaiting the next hardware update. It has been a successful couple of years for Sony with the launch of both thePlayStation 5back in 2020 and its mid-generation update, thePlayStation5 Pro, in November 2024. Check out the brand-new PlayStation 5 Pro below! Advert Advert However, according to a recent interview withSony’sPlatform Business Group CEO, Hideaki Nishino, the current consoles may be sticking around for a while longer yet....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Lori Hebert

PlayStation Plus free games for January 2025 announced

It is a brand-new year and to celebrate the arrival of 2025, Sony has already revealed the next exciting titles heading to PlayStation Plus this month.With Christmas having just passed, it is safe to assume that the gamer in your life has quite a few titles to get stuck into over the coming month.Check out some gameplay fromSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguebelow!However, are you truly a gamer if you do not have a backlog the length of your arm?...

January 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1316 words · Steven Horton

PlayStation Plus new free game was already free, which is awkward

PlayStation Plus’ next free game has caused quite a stir, as it’s one so hated it can’t even be given away. The game I’m talking about isSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, one of the biggest flops of 2024 which Ireviewedand still found myself forgetting about as the year went on. It’s a shame too because the premise wasn’t even that bad… The Suicide Squad as a concept works well as it unites a rag-tag group of misfits against a threat far too dangerous for them to conceivably handle, likely to die in the process....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Tracy Martinez

PlayStation quietly drops free store credit you can claim through January

PlayStation users can benefit from even more in-store credit in 2025, and it’s as easy as ever to claim it.As boring as it can be to slowly watch your balance increase until you can buy something good,PlayStation Starsis a handy service to have in the background if you primarily use aPlayStation4/PlayStation 5.2024 was a good year for PlayStation, and this year will be no different it seems with the Ghost Of Tsushima sequel coming outThat said, if I could change one thing about the service it’d be to have it automatically enroll you in its “challenges” likeXboxdoes, as logging into apps and selecting them feels a bit tedious sometimes....

January 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1249 words · David Cobb

Pokémon fans surprised with gorgeous new year free download you can claim now

Pokémon fans can celebrate the turning of the new year with some tasty freebies onPokémon TCG Pocket. Pokémon is teaming up with Aardman studios for an upcoming animation project As part of the limited time event, players will be able to grab a full-artPikachucard which you’ll receive simply for logging into the game. Advert Advert While the Christmas event offered up freebies for logging into the game, this New Year’s event requires a bit more effort....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Tara Reed

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet freebie available for 72 more hours

You have less than 72 hours left to snag one of the rarestPokémonfreebies of all time– and if this is the first you’re hearing about it, you may want to jump in ASAP because you’re going to need a solid team to claim this legendary beast. Anyone who’s attempted a Tera Raid Battle inPokémon Scarlet and Violetknows that they’re not the easiest missions to best, which is especially true when you’re battling a legendary Pokémon....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Meghan Leonard

Skyrim fan expansion adds huge new quest you can play now

Throughout the world of Skyrim, there are countless NPCs that you will meet along the way who you wish you could spend more time with. However, withBethesda’sopen-world RPG being so expansive, it makes sense that there are just some characters inThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimwho we will never learn more about. Experience the nostalgia with the launch trailer forThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimbelow! Or will we? Advert Advert Thanks to the dedication of one creator over on Nexus Mods, one otherwise unknown NPC now has both a voice and a story....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Christopher Benitez

Skyrim meets The Sims in stunning new RPG

Have you ever dreamt of experiencing the gameplay loop of The Sims with the added bonus of being able to step inside a time machine? I certainly have. I’ve spent many, many hours over the years playing the various iterations ofThe Sims, most of which are set in a contemporary unspecified time. Advert Advert That’s not true of all instalments though, as I cannot omit to mention 2011’sThe Sims Medievalwhich I happened to enjoy....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Sonia Cooley