With the next console generation launching this fall, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will ride off into the sunset. While both consoles have enjoyed relative success, Sony is the clear winner of the eighth console generation. With over 110 million units sold worldwide, the PlayStation 4 has given studios a large pool of diverse players. In turn, studios have
Read moreOver the past decade, the bar by which fans evaluate difficulty is tied directly to a singular franchise: Dark Souls. First released in 2011 by FromSoftware, Dark Souls is an action role-playing game that is as punishing as it is polarizing. As more players overcame the arduous kingdom of Lordran, the game spawned a fan base of “git-gud” gamers. Studios
Read moreAlthough the Entertainment Software Association cancelled the industry’s annual capstone event, E3 2020, Sony and Microsoft each hosted online events. Both companies revealed details on next-generation hardware as well as gameplay trailers for upcoming games. While Sony is a the undisputed winner of the last console generation, fans of both platforms are excited for the future. But in a surprising
Read moreNearly three months have passed since Nintendo announced that the next Super Smash Bros. Ulitmate DLC character is from the Arms series. During the March Nintendo Direct Mini, Sakurai promised that the Smash character would release in June. But Nintendo has remained silent. Until now. In a surprise tweet on Friday, Nintendo announced that the wait is finally over. Let’s
Read moreAs the world continues to face challenges associated with the pandemic, video game news remains sparse. Sony treated fans to over 75 minutes of video game trailers and PS5 details; however, Nintendo has been oddly silent since the March Direct Mini. As the community anxiously awaits news on the next Mario and Zelda titles, the Pokemon Company bridged the gap.
Read moreLast month, Call of Duty War Warzone hinted at a return to the Black Ops series. Fans discovered Russian codecs, weapons, and a host of dialogue in Warzone vaults. While exciting, Activision has yet to reveal details or a gameplay trailer. But that has not stopped the Internet from scouring for information. In a surprising reveal, multiple sources are claiming
Read moreIt goes without saying that Sony’s “Future of Gaming” event was a worthy substitute for cancelled E3 presentations. While the PlayStation presentation showcased dozens of new games, fans of Ubisoft expressed disappointment. Until now. In a cryptic tweet from industry insider Nibel, Ubisoft plans to unveil Far Cry 6 during its Ubisoft Forward presentation on July 12th. Let’s dive in.
Read moreAlthough fans were disappointed by the cancellation of E3 2020, Sony’s latest “Future of Gaming” event proved to be a worthy substitute. Studios across the globe showcased over 25 upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5, and Sony also unveiled the new console design. Perhaps no series is more iconic than Resident Evil. As Capcom revealed the next installment, Resident Evil
Read moreBattles between the top three console owners remain fiercely competitive. The fight for exclusivity often determines who “wins” a console generation; therefore, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo vehemently protect intellectual property rights. While third-party developers continue to negotiate restricted deals with the “Big 3”, PC gaming is becoming less of a competitive threat. On Saturday, the Sega subsidiary Atlus further proved
Read moreNone of us possess a crystal ball that can predict the future. However, Sony did its best to defy that law during its Future of Gaming event. As fans across the globe tuned in to witness Sony’s PS5 reveal, a YouTube insider also had a startling revelation. Let’s dive in. Shattered Ceilings With the cancellation of E3 2020, video game
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