Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remake is all but confirmed as images pop up online
Store images for a Resident Evil 3 remake have appeared on an official PlayStation site, just days before The Game Awards. A full remake of Resident Evil 2 was released earlier this year to commercial and critical acclaim for Capcom. It retold the original story with updated gameplay and visuals.
PlayStation celebrates Guinness World Record as best-selling home console brand
Sony and PlayStation have been awarded the Guinness World Record for the best-selling home video game console brand of all time, with more than 450 million systems sold since the first PlayStation launched in 1994. The PS4 has managed to sell more than 100 million units in its lifetime already.
Best Cyber Monday gaming deals 2019: Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo
Cyber Monday gaming deals have arrived and boy oh boy they don't disappoint, with both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on sale for next to nothing. So if you haven't had the chance to pick up either console yet, Cyber Monday 2019 is the time to pull the trigger (pun totally intended).
Here’s the only Nintendo Switch deal you need to see for Cyber Monday
Black Friday 2019 is over and Cyber Monday 2019 has arrived, bringing with it a ton of great gaming deals. Video game consoles are among the most popular products during Cyber Monday, but Nintendo tends to avoid discounting the Switch hybrid gaming console. Here's the best deal we've found on the Switch.
New Super Mario Maker 2 free update turns Mario into Link
A new free update for Super Mario Maker 2 will add a Master Sword item into the game, which turns Mario into Link from The Legend of Zelda, complete with his own unique set of mechanics. The update also brings a new mode and new course items to the game.
Turtle Beach headsets for Xbox and PS4 get huge price cuts for Cyber Monday
Amazon is offering huge savings on several different Turtle Beach headsets for Cyber Monday. These range from more expensive, feature-heavy models to cheaper headsets for smaller budgets. The Recon 70 headset is compatible with all consoles, PC, and mobile, even if branded for a separate system.
Valve Index VR headset sold out shortly after Half-Life: Alyx reveal
Most packages of the Valve Index have sold out in the U.S. and Canada, a week after Half-Life: Alyx was revealed. The VR exclusive will be free to those who purchase Valve's virtual reality headset by the end of the year, and it is expected to run best on the system due to its finger-tracking technology.
Save on a year of PlayStation Plus with Amazon’s Black Friday sale
Amazon is currently offering a $15 discount on a yearly membership to PlayStation Plus, which is a required service for playing online multiplayer on PlayStation 4. The service also offers free games, as well as additional discounts and use of the cloud save system in case your local save data is erased.
Get Gears 5’s thrilling mix of story and multiplayer for just $25 on Black Friday
Gears 5 can currently be purchased for just $25 during Amazon's Black Friday 2019 sale, down from $60. The game is one of the best console exclusives on Xbox One, and is crossplay-compatible with PC. It's also one of the best entries in the series, easily surpassing Gears of War 4.
Save hundreds with these PlayStation VR and PS4 console Black Friday deals
You can currently buy a PlayStation VR Mega Pack bundle for just $200, giving you the headset, camera, and five of the best games available on the headset. Paired with a $200 PS4 that also includes three of the best standard PlayStation 4 games of the generation, it's an absolute steal.
Get Forza Horizon 4 for $25 Black Friday price and race across England
Amazon has discounted Forza Horizon 4 to just $25 for Black Friday 2019. The racing game is among the best in its genre on this generation of consoles and looks amazing on the Xbox One X. It also features a weather system and changing seasons that alter where you can go in the game's open world.
The only Nintendo Switch deal you need to see for Black Friday
Black Friday 2019 has finally arrived and there are some awesome deals to be had, including on video games. While some deals are certainly better than others, there is no denying that game consoles are among the most desirable products throughout the weekend including the Nintendo Switch.
The best cheap-but-awesome PlayStation 4 game deals under $20
The PlayStation 4 has really hit its stride in recent years and is now more affordable than ever. If you have a PS4 or are thinking of buying one, we’ve collected some must-have games for the system. The best part? Each of these awesome titles comes in at just $20 or less.
Razer offers up to 62% off accessories, laptops for Black Friday, Cyber Monday
For hardcore and newbie PC gamers alike, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are often a great time to save on the latest gaming laptops and gaming accessories. Razer gets that, and its online store is currently chopping 62% off the price of mice, keyboards, and big savings on laptops, and more.
Titanfall 2, one of the best shooters ever, will be free on PlayStation Plus
Sony will be making Titanfall 2 free to all PlayStation Plus subscribers in December. The first-person shooter from Respawn Entertainment is one of the best games in the entire genre, with a thrilling single-player campaign and the buttery-smooth and unique competitive multiplayer fans loved from the first game.
Amazon job postings add more fuel to game-streaming rumors
Recent job postings by Amazon seem to corroborate earlier rumors that the company would be getting into video game streaming, possibly as early as 2020. The company already has a game studios division, though it has failed to release any large projects thus far and has canceled several games.
PS5 could let you easily play user-created content through screenshots
The PlayStation 5 could include a feature that lets you play user-generated content using data in screenshots or video clips. A patent application was published this month in the United States. It would potentially make finding content in games like Dreams significantly easier than before.
Beat Saber studio joins Facebook, but will not give in to the dark side
Beat Games, the studio behind Beat Saber, has joined the Facebook-owned Oculus Studios. The studio's game is one of the most popular games available on VR platforms, including Oculus Rift and Quest. Facebook said it is going to continue making major VR-related announcements over the next year.
Steam Autumn Sale makes sure PC players aren’t left out of the Black Friday fun
The Steam Autumn Sale has officially kicked off, giving PC players the chance to buy popular games like Gears 5 and Rage 2 at huge discounts. New games and older titles are available through the sale, and it's one of the best opportunities to save on digital game purchases of the entire year.
Sega Genesis Mini gets a huge price cut just in time for the holidays
The Sega Genesis Mini has seen its price cut down to $50. Originally selling for $80, the system includes 40 Sega Genesis games and two additional titles, plus two wired controllers. It's one of the best plug-and-play systems released to date, with terrific emulation and attention to detail.
Electronic Arts sees cloud gaming as entry point for 1 billion players
Electronic Arts believes that cloud gaming could introduce video games to an additional 1 billion players, making almost half of the world's population gamers. More than 2.6 billion currently play games, which require access to a device such as a console, phone, or PC to run them locally.
Smash-hit PlayStation 4 action game God of War can be yours for just $10
Amazon is currently selling 2018's excellent action game God of War for just $10. The Greatest Hits version of the game is identical to the original launch game, and is discounted from $20. We thought God of War was one of 2018's best games, with tremendous storytelling and combat.
Sticking to 2D: Don’t expect Xbox Scarlett to support VR
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has revealed that he has no plans to support virtual reality on the upcoming Xbox system Project Scarlett. The PS4 and PS5 both support PlayStation VR headsets, and the Oculus Quest allows players to experience VR without needing an external PC, phone, or console at all.
Hand Tracking on Oculus Quest hands-on review: My immersion!
At Oculus Connect 6, Facebook unveiled a powerful new addition to the Oculus Quest: Hand-tracking. Using the cameras already built into the Quest, the software is able to sense and recreate your hands and individual finger movement in VR. Is it too good to be true?
Poll: 4 of the 5 most wanted holiday games are Nintendo Switch exclusives
The Nintendo Switch is dominating the 2019 holiday season. As some shoppers wait for next-generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony in the latter part of 2020, more are considering a Switch purchase, and the company's games are by far the most desirable this holiday season.
Don’t expect Microsoft’s Project xCloud to get exclusive games
Microsoft's Project xCloud will let you play Xbox games on devices such as mobile phones and tablets, but don't expect the service to offer exclusive games like Google does with Stadia. Microsoft is currently working on developing the service as a different form factor for Xbox players, rather than a competing service.
CD Projekt Red won’t rule out microtransactions in Cyberpunk 2077 spinoff
CD Projekt Red has said that it has not ruled out microtransactions or some other form of monetization in its upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer spinoff. The game will not be part of Cyberpunk 2077 itself, which will only be single-player and will launch next April on consoles, PC, and Google Stadia.
Players upset about Stadia’s 4K issues get response, but no apology, from Google
Google has issued a statement addressing players upset that certain Stadia games are not hitting true 4K resolution, largely putting the blame on the developers behind individual titles. Games like Destiny 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are being upscaled to higher resolutions rather than running at native 4K.
Lamborghini’s newest concept car is a gamer’s dream come true
This futuristic, fighter jet-inspired one-seater is based on the Sian FKP 37, so it's powered by an 819-horsepower hybrid powertrain. Lamborghini created it for Gran Turismo Sport, and gamers will be able to race it in early 2020. There's no word yet on whether it will spawn a production model like McLaren's rival car.
Apex Legends players think Mirage deserves buffs, Pathfinder needs to be nerfed
An unofficial survey that involved nearly 2,000 Apex Legends players revealed the characters that the community thinks are overpowered, balanced, or underpowered. Mirage is the character that deserves to be buffed, while Pathfinder needs to be nerfed, according to the survey results.
Valve may start working on Half-Life 3 if Half-Life: Alyx succeeds
Half-Life: Alyx may not be what fans of the franchise expected, but if it succeeds, Valve may start working on Half-Life 3. Valve programmer David Speyrer said in an interview that the company will love to "push forward" with the franchise, but it will wait to see how gamers react to the VR exclusive.
Hideo Kojima hints that next project may be a horror video game
Hideo Kojima, with Death Stranding now released, dropped clues that his next video game project may be in the horror genre. In a tweet, Kojima hinted that he is already thinking about how to "make the scariest horror game," following the success of P.T., the playable teaser for the canceled Silent Hills.
Is GameStop doomed? The experts don’t think so
Video game retail giant GameStop has been closing stores amid struggling sales, but its recent troubles don’t mean that the company is destined to fail. We talked with expert analysts to learn how GameStop can survive, even as more players move to downloading games or streaming them via the cloud.
Digital Trends Live: Cybertruck reveal, a new Half-Life, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nick Mokey dive into the biggest trending news stories in tech, including Tesla’s Cybertruck reveal, Facebook may address political ads, Half-Life Alyx release date, a drone gets launched from a cannon, and more.
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