Sony rumored to unveil PlayStation 5 in February, in line with PS4 timeline
Sony is reportedly planning to fully unveil the PlayStation 5 in an event in early February, according to hints and reports from insiders. If the rumors are true, the new console will follow the same timeline of the PlayStation 4, which was revealed in February 2013 and released later that year.
Gamer gets bored at airport, plays Apex Legends on information monitor
An unidentified man, bored at the Portland International Airport, decided to plug his PlayStation 4 into an information monitor to play Apex Legends. Playing video games while waiting at an airport is usually done through smartphones or the Nintendo Switch, but not for this gamer.
Valve shoots down rumors that Left 4 Dead 3 is in development
Recent rumors claimed that Left 4 Dead 3 was in the works, more than a decade after Left 4 Dead 2. However, Valve denied that the leaked concept art and the rumored virtual reality version of the game, claiming that it is "absolutely not working" on the third installment of the series.
Join the fight against Australia’s bushfires with these gaming offers
Several video game companies are currently assisting in relief efforts for Australia during its massive bushfires. Activities range from fundraising through shirts and in-game items to direct donations. We'll let you know the steps you can take to donate to the country during its time of need.
Game delays are the new day one patch
Delayed release dates beat day one patches or rushed games. That's the bet Cyberpunk 2077's developer, CD Projekt Red, made by moving the game to September. It's the right call.
Microsoft just opened up the Xbox Console Streaming preview to all Xbox Insiders
Microsoft has opened up the preview for Xbox Console Streaming between the Xbox One and Android phones or tablets to all Xbox Insiders, who can now test out the service in all Xbox One-supported countries. This will heat up the game streaming space in the lead-up to the Xbox Series X launch.
Iron Man VR for PlayStation has been delayed until May
Originally scheduled to launch in just over a month, Marvel's Iron Man VR has been delayed until May 15. The game, to be released on PlayStation VR, is a first-person superhero game that will let you play as Tony Stark both in and out of his famous suit. It joins a growing list of delayed 2020 games.
CD Projekt Red delays release date for Cyberpunk 2077 by 5 months
The Witcher game developer CD Projekt Red announced it pushed back the release date for its highly anticipated title Cyberpunk 2077 to September 17. According to the game studio, the reason for delaying the release was to provide the development team additional time to perfect the game.
Google Stadia is getting at least 10 timed exclusives in first half of 2020
Google revealed that its Stadia game streaming service will get at least 10 timed exclusives through the first half of 2020, with more than 120 games releasing on the platform this year. It will also be getting improvements to several features, including using Google Assistant when gaming on the web.
So much for Three Houses: Fire Emblem gets fourth house as DLC
Fire Emblem: Three Houses will be getting a secret fourth house on February 12 as part of the game's Expansion Pass. Called the Ashen Wolves, the house is located under Garreg Mach Monastery. You will be able to recruit its units and then use them in the main storyline for the game.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Byleth takes a turn on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fire Emblem: Three Houses protagonist Byleth is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on January 28. The character is equipped with several weapons, including the Sword of the Creator. Alongside the character, you will also get access to the Garreg Mach Monastery to do your battles in.
Fortnite is giving iOS players more control and iPad Pro users more frames
Fortnite has dominated the gaming sphere by blending the line between traditional and mobile gaming. The latest update for Fortnite on iOS continues to do that with more support for now-standard controller inputs and a higher framerate cap, as spotted recently by 9to5Mac.
Overwatch’s annual Lunar New Year event kicks off on January 16
Blizzard officially revealed that Overwatch's annual Lunar New Year event is returning. Announced via a brief Twitter video, the three-week event will last from January 16 to February 5. No further details have been officially announced, but Blizzard has already teased some new skins.
Ninja can now play as himself in Fortnite, and so can you
Epic Games added a skin of popular streamer Ninja to Fortnite in the first part of its Icon Series. The skin is joined by a special pickaxe, Back Bling, and emote in the game's item shop. Ninja left Twitch several months ago to stream exclusively on Mixer, partnering with Microsoft.
Epic Games Store had more than 100 million customers in its first year
Epic Games revealed that the Epic Games Store managed to attract more than 100 million customers in 2019 and generated more than $600 million in revenue. The story is a direct competitor to Steam and several big AAA games released as PC exclusives on the Epic Games Store, including Borderlands 3.
PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up: How to see your year in PS4 gaming
2019 was a big year for PlayStation 4, with games like Death Stranding and MediEvil releasing. Here is how to view your year in gaming, including trophies, with the PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up. Other data includes total time spent playing, your most popular genre, and how many total PS Plus games you downloaded.
Delays push back release dates for Final Fantasy VII Remake, Marvel’s Avengers
Square Enix has announced that the release dates for two of its most anticipated titles of 2020, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Marvel's Avengers, have been pushed back. Final Fantasy VIIÂ Remake will now launch on April 10, followed a few months later by Marvel's Avengers on September 4.
Sony to skip E3 for the second year in a row, despite PS5’s impending launch
Sony will skip E3 2020 after already skipping E3 2019. This is despite the company planning to launch the PlayStation 5 at the end of the year, and with several large games still on the way. Microsoft and Nintendo don't appear to be skipping E3 thus far, nor do other third-party game publishers.
Nintendo hypes the launch of Super Nintendo World with help from Charli XCX
Nintendo is gearing up for the opening of its much-anticipated Super Nintendo World attraction at Universal Studios Japan with a new music video to increase the hype. The company is designing the park to be interactive to make visitors feel like they’re in a giant video game.
Legends of Runeterra open beta starts on January 24: Here’s how to sign up
Riot Games will launch the open beta of Legends of Runeterra on January 24, though previous testers and early registrants will be able to gain access on January 23. The digital card game will include several changes in the open beta, including a ranked mode and adjustments to 20 cards.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore box art hints at Persona 5 collaboration
An eagle-eyed Twitter user spotted what appears to be Persona 5's Joker at the back of the box art for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore. The speculation is that it will be a costume for the RPG's protagonist Itsuki Aoi, which is possible as Joker has already previously appeared in a Nintendo Switch game.
Pokémon GO had its best year ever, earns $894 million in 2019
Pokémon GO earned $894 million in 2019, marking its best year ever as it exceeded the revenue from its 2016 launch year of $832 million. Sensor Tower attributed the mobile game's growth to in-game and real-world events, and significant updates that continue to add new content to the app.
Apex Legends’ Grand Soiree Arcade will feature different game mode every 2 days
The first event for Apex Legends in 2020 is the Grand Soiree Arcade, which will feature a different game mode every two days. The modes, which includes matches where the ring keeps shrinking and a return to the night-time version of King's Canyon, will offer challenges that may be completed for points.
What we want to see in a new Batman video game, and what we don’t
It's been widely speculated at this point that Warner Bros. Montreal is currently working on a new Batman video game. Here is what we want to see in the game, and what should be left out. Thus far, a series of teaser images suggest the game will involve the Court of Owls, a villainous group.
Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok May have just leaked, could be biggest game in series
Details on the unannounced game Assassin's Creed Ragnarok appear to have leaked, with information shared on the game's story, character, gameplay changes, and what could be the biggest open world the series has seen. Ubisoft did not release a new game in 2019, so 2020 could be the year.
Fortnite Remedy vs Toxin challenge guide: Where to find food trucks
The Fortnite Remedy vs. Toxin challenges are out now, continuing the weekly challenges for chapter 2, season 1. Among the challenges is the Fortnite food trucks challenge where players must find three different trucks and visit them to complete the challenge.
Nintendo rarely discounts its games, but you can get them on sale now
Nintendo very rarely puts its games on sale, but it is currently offering big savings on some of the Nintendo Switch's best games to celebrate the new year. This includes the Switch version of The Witcher 3, which only recently came to the system and features all of the expansions and add-on content.
All Xbox Series X games will release on Xbox One for at least a year
Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty has confirmed that all of Microsoft's games on Xbox Series X will also release for Xbox One for at least one or two years. The console launches this holiday season, and Halo Infinite will release alongside it while also coming to Xbox One and PC.
Pokémon Sword and Shield get expansions that bring back familiar faces
Pokémon Sword and Shield will be getting two expansion packs in 2020, and you can get them together as part of the $30 Expansion Pass. New monsters, as well as returning favorites and new areas, are included. You'll also be able to get the included monsters through trading if you don't buy the expansions.
The Razer Kishi will make mobile gamers feel like they have a Nintendo Switch
The Razer Kishi is a controller device that aims to offer an experience to mobile gamers similar to what they would get on Nintendo Switch, with clickable analog sticks and full face buttons. It is also cloud-compatible, enabling it to be used with game streaming services including GeForce Now.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum developer confirms PS5 and Xbox Series X versions
Daedalic Entertainment unveiled new details regarding its upcoming title, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, including confirmation that the game will see a release on the next-generation gaming consoles the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as well as new information on the portrayal of the titular character.
Alienware’s UFO is a real gaming PC the size of a Nintendo Switch
At CES 2020, Alienware has launched a brand new concept for a gaming PC that's unlike any we've ever seen. The UFO takes the portability benefits of the Nintendo Switch, but does it all on the Windows platform. That means you can take your PC game library everywhere you go.
Get ready to write!. You can finally buy an official Nintendo Switch stylus
Nintendo has finally released an official stylus for use with Nintendo Switch. Previous styluses for other Nintendo systems will not work, due to the resistive displays used on the consoles. The Nintendo Switch makes use of a capacitive display, and its stylus features a cloth nub on the end.
Sony’s PS5 logo is exactly like all the other PlayStations
Sony surprised the gaming world by making a PlayStation 5 announcement at CES 2020, sharing the first look at the PlayStation 5 logo. It's exactly what you would expect. The logo looks similar to the PS4 logo. Sony has kept its PlayStation branding extremely consistent across generations