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While Sony comes under fire for deciding to close down the PS3, Vita, and PSP stores later this year, Microsoft continues to make older games accessible to new players. While issues of game conservation are a hot topic at the moment, I’ve been struggling with keeping up with new games. I’ve been playing Outriders on my bog-standard PS4 with some friends, one on PS5 and the other on PC. While I’m generally loving the gameplay, I’ve encountered numerous issues that just aren’t a problem for those on higher-powered machines - it’s made me wonder if it’s time we stopped trying to make new games work on old consoles....

Developer Yacht Club Games reveals that future Nintendo crossovers could happen, with the studio wanting to add Legend of Zelda weirdo Tingle to the indie game With its 8-bit graphics and emphasis on hard-as-nails platforming, Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight seemed like a lost gem from the NES. It was its old school approach to gaming that made the indie title perfect for Nintendo’s 3DS and Wii U, which the title debuted on in June of 2014....

The voxel-based phenomenon that is Minecraft can easily be labelled as a Second Life-like game. Its scope, building mechanics, and exploration is top-tier immersion, and almost limitless on the building front. Every fandom can be represented in Minecraft somehow, and this time, it’s Shrek’s turn. Before we get to the green ogre, it is worth mentioning how far Minecraft has come. The sandbox game has one of the largest communities in video games, and is etching towards becoming one of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games since the console’s release....

The Sims Spark’d is a brand new reality show that sees twelve Simmers split into four teams of three who compete in challenges to win a cash prize. Each team has a stylist, builder, and storyteller who must work together to create a household, lot, and story that fits the judge’s requirements. Now the very first episode has premiered worldwide on the Buzzfeed Multiplayer YouTube channel, we take a look at the highs and lows of this unique competition....

Following an investigation into sexual harassment accusations against Mike Zaimont, multiple developers from Lab Zero Games have left the studio, feeling unsafe in their current work environment. The accusations against Mike Zaimont, head of Lab Zero Games, came during the wave of another #MeToo movement seen earlier this summer, this time focusing on executives throughout the industry, from journalists and Twitch streamers to designers and developers. This resulted in a number of alleged victims coming forward and speaking out on social media....

Of the three core stats utilized in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Stamina is the most important one for players who want to be quick on their feet or perform devastating attacks. However, Stamina isn’t an infinite resource, and if steps aren’t taken to expand the Stamina pool, it can become a hindrance in some builds. Whether a player wants to build a heavy tanky character, an agile assassin, or even a deadly dual-wielding warrior, Stamina is one of those stats that often gets neglected but should be favored to get the most out of these character builds....

How Slack’s dark mode works Aubergine Aubergine Classic Dagobah Monument Choco Mint Ochin Work Hard Nocturne Accessible theme: Tritanopia Accessible theme: Protanopia and Deuteranopia How to turn on dark mode on Slack From your desktop, click your workspace name in the top left. Select Preferences from the menu. Select Themes, and click Dark. Swipe left to open the right sidebar. Tap Settings. Toggle on Dark Mode. Tap the Overflow Menu. Tap Settings....

The Mortal Kombat series is home to some of the best myths in the realm of video games, from hidden characters to unknown new content. Whether it’s down to the ultra-violent action making gamers wish that thresholds could be pushed even further, or the fact that the series’ roots are tied to contagious arcade word-of-mouth legends, it’s hard to see a franchise that has embraced its supposedly hidden content as openly as Mortal Kombat....

A report from Sony provided statistics that indicate a growing female interest in PlayStation gaming since the debut of its original console back in the ’90s. The new report comes from Sony’s 2021 Investor Relation’s Day, and although it does not focus solely on demographics, the data on gender is certainly one of the most interesting takeaways. Since the days of the original PlayStation, the amount of women and girls who own a PlayStation console has grown by 23 percent....

This past week ,fans finally received word about the technical specifications for PS5, alongside the previously announced Xbox Series X specifications as well. 2020 marks the start of a new console generation, and so far the technology in both consoles has proven to be nothing short of impressive. With several analyses and comparisons being made, from enthusiasts to professionals, many fans are weighing their options and trying to decide which consoles is right for them this holiday....

Spellbreak can be a confusing game for new players. Elemental combinations, various Classes to chose from, and an in-depth Rune system means there’s a lot to master if you’re hoping to be the last one standing on the battlefield. If you need a bit of help, we’ve put together an extensive collection of guides to help you find your magical groove. Spellbreak Class Guides There are six distinct classes to choose from in Spellbreak....

As fans have been eagerly awaiting any news about the upcoming and highly anticipated Spider-Man 3, some interesting details have emerged regarding the setting of the sequel. Thanks to some sneaky set photos, it appears as though this next Spider-Man adventure will take place during the holiday season. The set photos shared by Twitter user @mattlovescinema as well as a video provided by Instagram user Atlanta Filming show stars Tom Holland and Zendaya filming in a snowy street location with various storefronts decorated for the holidays....

From a gameplay perspective it looks like Phantom Pain will be more about traversal than combat, and will feature some iconography that is more akin to the F.E.A.R. or Silent Hill franchises (flaming whale anyone?). And of course the boldest of the game’s design decisions is its protagonist, who has a prosthetic arm with a hook on the end of it. As the trailer opens our protagonist wakes up to find himself in a hospital, his arm gone, and will little to no recollection of how he ended up there....

Square Enix received another trademark that might excite fans of the Final Fantasy series. Square Enix has been busy acquiring trademarks concerning Final Fantasy, and one of the company’s most recent successes are a series of Final Fantasy 7-related trademarks possibly indicating a sequel to the mobile game Before Crisis: Final Fantasy 7. This latest trademark covers a property only known as “Chocobo GP,” but chocobos are a well-loved part of Final Fantasy games and fans already have theories about the trademark’s use....

The Game Awards 2020 is set to take place later tonight, revealing the game that will be given the coveted Game of the Year honor. Not only will plenty of awards be doled out this evening, but The Game Awards 2020 will also have plenty of new game announcements and world premiere trailers as well, with Capcom’s Resident Evil 8 expected to have a new trailer at the show. As pointed out by AestheticGamer, who is known for their accurate Resident Evil leaks, Capcom has typically aligned game sales with announcements....

When describing Returnal to anyone that’s maybe interested in the game, I’ve been relying on that classic “comparison” technique. For instance, I might say that Returnal is like “Risk of Rain meets Metroid,” or that its gameplay reminds me of a “Bullet hell shooter crossed with a roguelike.” Most people know that those kinds of comparisons are rarely accurate. However, they offer a simple way of describing something new by comparing it to things that are already known and more established....

No name is too big when it comes to a collaboration with Fortnite, and it sounds like Drake might be next up on the list. A recent datamine has uncovered a new skin with the rapper’s name, indicating that the four-time Grammy winner might be dropping into the battle royale soon. Hypex, a reputable Fortnite dataminer, tweeted the leak on Saturday morning. Several codenames of upcoming skins were revealed within that tweet, with Drake being the most noticeable in the bunch....

Outriders from People Can Fly is riding high off the success of its demo, with many people looking forward to the full release. Outriders will retail for the usual $60 when it launches for various platforms in a couple of weeks, but it seems there’s a possibility that Xbox Game Pass subscribers won’t have to pay more than the cost of its subscription if a recent tease is any indication....

Microsoft is rumored to be working with Nintendo to bring Xbox Game Pass and Project Xcloud to the Switch. We don’t have a whole lot of corroborating evidence, so take this all with a hefty grain of salt. That said, this partnership makes a whole lot of sense for both Microsoft and Nintendo, and gamers from both sides of the corporate divide will stand to benefit from this match. According to Direct-Feed Games, Microsoft and Nintendo much be teaming up to bring Xbox Game Pass to the Nintendo Switch....

Reports claim that Microsoft may be testing running Xbox One games on PC. It’s worth noting that Microsoft already offers plenty of games on both Xbox One and PC, but rather than create a PC port for an existing Xbox One game, Microsoft appears to be testing running the Xbox One version of the game directly on personal computers. This isn’t Play Anywhere, this is Microsoft bringing the Xbox One platform directly to PC owners....