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Episode 547 of the Official PlayStation Podcast is mostly a highlights reel - here's what's genuinely confirmed versus what's just enthusiastic framing.
Xbox Wire says the new content is live, yet its own announcement is suspiciously light on the details that actually matter.
Sony's Southeast Asia store has slapped a TGS badge on a broad discount event, but the small print admits the games on offer may have nothing to do with the show itself.
Activision has confirmed a spooky content drop for Black Ops 7 and Warzone, though a fair chunk of it is old maps and modes wearing a costume.
The free-to-play survival shooter has landed on console with Game Pass day one, though its fairness pledge deserves the usual free-to-play side-eye.
A new trial and a 10% discount sound generous, until you remember you still need a subscription and the game itself.
A free playtest lets you try upcoming Wreck Runners content before launch, provided you own the right console.
A gorier, glow-up sequel to indie rail-shooter Railbreak has landed on Xbox, promoted by its own developer, here's what's confirmed and what's just marketing.
Sucker Punch has confirmed the Ghost of Tsushima hero as a playable character in Most Wanted - just don't expect a full sequel starring him.
KO_OP's cosy Jupiter life-sim is officially out of early access, though Xbox Wire's own write-up doesn't get around to saying what it costs or where else you can play it.
No big reveal here, just Sony's regular community photo mode roundup - but it's a decent reminder of what's quietly good on PS5 right now.
CD Projekt Red let press watch Geralt and Roach wander a new region, but there's still no date, no price and no confirmed platform list.
Xbox's own post says the new Fable footage runs both 4 minutes and 18 minutes, which tells you something about how carefully these previews get edited.
Rebellion has shown off its new sci-fi shooter again, yet the headline promise of five concrete details doesn't survive contact with the actual post.
Bit Reactor's Clone Wars tactics debut arrives 27 August, and Xbox's own advice piece is really a soft-sell dressed up as guidance.
CD Projekt Red has confirmed Geralt's latest comeback for Xbox, but not the price, other platforms, or what exactly 'Songs of the Past' is.
Xbox has confirmed a new chapter in the Plague Tale series is coming to Game Pass, but a mythological monster and a vague podcast are about all we've actually got to go on.
Infinity Ward is talking up clearer sightlines and slicker movement for its Korea-set shooter, but the actual detail hasn't materialised yet - here's what's confirmed and what's still just promise.
A wheeled bathtub, a steep hill and a coffee-break joke have become a real Xbox release - though the official post is oddly thin on the basics.
Jagex's survival-crafting spin on Gielinor gets a Game Pass date, though the announcement itself is little more than a title card and a countdown.
Sony's monthly download chart is real, but 'top' doesn't mean what you might think, there are no numbers attached, just an order.
GD Studio's tiny team is offering 20% off a game launching in under two weeks, though the number that discount actually applies to hasn't been published.
The second weekend was open to everyone on Xbox and PC with no pre-order. A free multiplayer weekend seven weeks before launch is a server stress test and a marketing push dressed as a demo, which is worth saying plainly.
Hello Games marked a decade of free updates this week. The redemption story gets told often; the part about what it cost the people who built it does not.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Review The illustrious Fire Emblem series has received a string of success with 3DS games and a mobile title over the last decade.
Super Mario Maker 2 is a hybrid 2D platformer and stage-building game released for Nintendo Switch in June 2019.
Puyo Puyo Tetris is a puzzle game released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2017.
Cuphead is a 2D run-and-gun platformer designed by StudioMDHR. Originally released for Xbox One, this title takes cues from Contra, Metal Slug, Gunstar Heroes, and other similar titles.
Dragon Quest VIII is a JRPG originally released for PlayStation 2 in 2005. Ported to the 3DS in 2017, it received a number of changes, additions, and improvements from the original release.
Hollow Knight is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania developed by Team Cherry. Originally released on PC in 2017, it eventually made its way to consoles, which included the Nintendo Switch in 2018.
Castlevania Bloodlines is a 2D side-scroller released by Konami in 1994. Originally released on the Sega Genesis, Castlevania Bloodlines stars John Morris and Eric Lecarde on the quest to defeat…
Shadows Die Twice Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a 3D Action/Adventure title developed by From Software. Originally unveiled at E3 2018, Sekiro is the latest of famed developer From Software’s lineage.
Bye BoxBoy Review Bye-Bye BoxBoy serves as Nintendo’s last chapter in the 3DS BoxBoy trilogy.
Echoes of an Elusive Age Dragon Quest XI came out for PlayStation 4 in 2018. The latest in the 30-year line of Square-Enix’s Dragon Quest series, DQXI debuts the series in high-definition,…
Devil May Cry 5 preview. Devil May Cry 5 comes out next month. For those not counting the DmC reboot, we have not seen the true Devil May Cry series is over 11 years.
20 years ago, Super Smash Bros. debuted on the Nintendo 64. Since that time, Nintendo has released one Smash Bros. game for all of their major consoles, as well as one for the 3DS. Super Smash Bros.
SoulCalibur VI is the latest release in Bandai Namco’s fabled Soul series. Given the 2012 release of SoulCalibur V, SoulCalibur VI is the first title in the series in over six years.
Welcome to our review on the final 3DS titles in the Pokemon series! Pokemon Sun and Moon debuted on the Nintendo 3DS in 2016.
January 2019 games Welcome to our feature for January 2019 games! We’ve put together the most notable titles for your Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and even 3DS choices!
It’s a boy who’s a box! BoxBoxBoy is a puzzle-platformer released for the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Released in 2016, it’s the sequel to 2015’s BoxBoy.
Tropical Freeze Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a 2D platformer released for the Wii U in 2014 and the Switch in 2018.
Castlevania Requiem is a port of two of the finest titles in the series. The first title, Rondo of Blood, was released in Japan for the PC-Engine.
Welcome to this edition of our “Look Back” series. This month’s edition features our Bravely Second review. Released, on 3DS, in spring of 2016, Bravely Second is the sequel to Bravely Default.
Manages to capture everything brilliant about its predecessors and throw in some needed elements from its brother series, Forza Motorsport, resulting in a harmonious blend that substantially raises…
Two classics are returning to the PlayStation 4.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is the latest release from Ninja Theory. As the developer of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved, and DmC: Devil May Cry, Hellblade is the developer’s product of fear in the human…
Man is, without a doubt, the absolute best entry into the beloved franchise featuring your friendly neighborhood arachni-hero (I’m coining that term) and there are innumerable moments where the line…
As I navigated the sweltering Amazonian rainforest in a desperate search for food and crafting materials, I felt an overwhelming sense of paranoia and dread.
Is a bit of a mess, but one that was built upon a foundation of good ideas and a drive to see them come to fruition.
Is a game that we absolutely need. In the expanding library of high-octane action, competitive sports, violence and grittiness, we need something to break up the saturation, change the tune and…
God of War is an action-adventure title created by Sony Santa Monica. Released for the PlayStation 4, in May 2018, it’s fourth mainline title in Sony’s hallmark series.
Trying something new. I’ve owned a 3DS since 2011. I’ve played many of the noteworthy RPGs on the system, such as Fire Emblem, Mario & Luigi, and Pokemon.
Does this sequel make a bigger splash than its original counterpart?
Octo Expansion Review Welcome to the Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion review! Recently, I covered the main game of Splatoon 2, to include the campaign and multiplayer modes.
Curse of the Moon review. In an era rich with indie platformers, the genre comes at a dime-a-dozen. Many make it into the field, but only so many end up celebrated as a classic.
Octopath Traveler Demo. Last week, Nintendo released a demo of their upcoming RPG, Octopath Traveler, on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
, a new game released parallel to the upcoming theatrical Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom sequel, is out in the wild and it is indeed every bit of fantastic as it sounds.
Become Human, the latest interactive drama from French developer Quantic Dream, is essentially a milestone in video game storytelling.
A Tale of Souls and Swords… SoulCalibur II was released in 2003. As the sequel to the original Dreamcast and Arcade title, SoulCalibur, it introduced new characters to the series.
The Alliance Alive is a JRPG for the Nintendo 3DS. Created by FuRyu, and published by Atlus, it comprises of the team behind the SaGa series, who originally developed games for Square-Enix.
Counting down the top 3DS games shown in Nintendo's Direct.
Deliverance is not an experience like your typical open-world roleplaying game and that fact needs to be accepted and respected before diving into the world of medieval Bohemia.
Was announced at E3 this year and was developed alongside the PlayStation’s new PlayLink connectivity which allows multiple players to experience a game together through companion apps on their…
The return to Arcadia Bay is a welcomed one.
Old Man’s Journey tells the heart-warming tale of an old man traveling across the world in an attempt to discover his purpose in life as well.
Ghost Warrior 3 does a remarkable job at offering a quality sniper experience, but seems to suffer from a case of mistaken identity.
Is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most fun I’ve ever had in a VR experience so far. It.
For all intents and purposes, Mr. Shifty is highly reminiscent of Hotline Miami due to their shared fast-paced approach.
Leaving the Milky Way behind, we take a tantalizing trip into the Andromeda galaxy.
A refreshing return to Resident Evil roots with true survival horror.
Let me begin by simply stating for the record that Mafia 3 is not a terrible game at all, it’s actually quite fun and terrible addictive, but the unfortunate truth is that the developer, Hangar 13, got…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, or are deliberately avoiding any potential, unwelcomed spoilers, then you will have heard about the debacle leading up to the launch of Hello…
Tomb Raider Reboot Becomes Best Selling Game in the Franchise
