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Activision shrinks Call of Duty file sizes so you can download other games

Activision is finally doing something about the tremendous file sizes of recent Call of Duty games. The company is announcing that both Modern Warfare and the free-to-play Warzone will be much easier on hard drives after the next update. The space savings vary depending on what platform the game is installed (and which content packs… Read more

Ratchet & Clank is currently free, and it’s getting a PS5 update, too

Insomniac Games’ 2016 remake of Ratchet and Clank is one of the most popular first-party exclusives released during the PS4’s life span. And today, the developer announced that the game will receive a next-gen optimization patch sometime next month to take advantage of the PS5’s hardware. The new update will allow PS5 owners to run… Read more

Sony is closing its PlayStation Store for PS3 in July and Vita in August

Sony is officially closing its PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3 on July 2nd, with the store shuttering for Vita devices on August 27th. The shutdowns mean you’ll no longer be able to purchase digital copies of games or DLC for the PS3 and Vita. Sony is also removing the remaining purchase functionality for its… Read more

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X / S is available at Best Buy

If you are looking to buy Microsoft’s most powerful console to date, the Xbox Series X, you can try your luck again right now at Best Buy. The retailer also has the more affordable, all-digital Series S available for $299.99. Due to the high demand, we expect the supply to run out very quickly, so… Read more

It Takes Two is Josef Fares’ latest attempt to show the power of co-op gaming

Josef Fares has strong opinions. The director of Hazelight Studio — whose latest co-op game, It Takes Two, is out today — rocketed into the spotlight at The Game Awards in 2017 with an off-the-cuff, impassioned speech about the joys of interactive video games that culminated in his meme-worthy “Fuck the Oscars!” line. Years later,… Read more

Best PS4 cooling systems 2021: Keep your console cool

(Pocket-lint) – The PlayStation 4 is a superb console, and over the course of its lifespan it’s played host to some of the finest games ever released, so whether you’ve had a PS4 for ages or you’re picking up a new one you’ve got a lot to look forward to. However, one problem the console… Read more

Sony’s next batch of free PS4 and PS5 games is now available

Sony’s “Play at Home” initiative continues with a huge stack of excellent games, including Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Subnautica, that are free to own for a limited time. No PlayStation Plus membership is required, meaning you can keep these games forever. From now through April 22nd at 11:59PM PT, the following titles will be… Read more

Rec Room rides uptick in users during the pandemic to become a VR unicorn

Gaming platform Rec Room is now a unicorn, valued at $1.25 billion during a recent funding round of $100 million. It appears to be one of the first, if not the first, virtual reality-focused startup to achieve unicorn status, a notable feat since Facebook’s landmark acquisition of Oculus VR for $2.4 billion in 2014 helped… Read more

Ghost of Tsushima is getting a movie adaptation from the director of John Wick

Sony and Sucker Punch’s PlayStation 4 hit Ghost of Tsushima is being adapted into a movie with John Wick director Chad Stahelski at the helm, Deadline first reported on Thursday. Sony confirmed the film’s development in a blog shortly after. The game, which stars samurai warrior Jin Sakai as he fights a huge Mongol army… Read more

Final Fantasy VIII is now on iOS and Android

The oft-forgotten Final Fantasy VIII has made its way to smartphones, just a few decades after it originally debuted. Today, Square Enix launched the classic roleplaying game on both iOS and Android; it’s available for $16.99 right now, but that price will jump to $20.99 starting on April 5th. Final Fantasy VIII first launched on… Read more

Fnatic React+ Gaming Headset Review: Bargain Surround Sound With Premium Quality

Our Verdict With clear audio, a great microphone and an understated but attractive design, the Fnatic React+ is aimed at eSports gamers, but it’s a great all-around headset for media and working from home too. The bundled USB sound card adds great-sounding 7.1 virtual surround sound to PC gaming, and a 3.5mm jack means you… Read more

Resident Evil Village is coming to Stadia, and Google will give you free hardware if you buy this version

We already knew that Resident Evil Village will release on a slew of platforms, including the PS5 and Xbox Series X / S. And today, Google announced that the game will also arrive on Stadia. To encourage you to buy this version, Google will throw in a free Stadia Premiere kit to anyone who preorders… Read more

Project Athia receives official title and release year

Mustafa Mahmoud 2 days ago Console, Featured Tech News, Software & Gaming Back during the PlayStation 5 reveal event, Sony showed off a game by the name of Project Athia. Published by Square Enix, this PS5 console exclusive showed off very little, but what was shown was intriguing. Now, Square Enix has given fans a… Read more

Marvel’s Avengers roadmap revealed, Black Panther expansion coming

Home / Software & Gaming / Marvel’s Avengers roadmap revealed, Black Panther expansion coming Matthew Wilson 2 days ago Software & Gaming Last night during the Square Enix Presents showcase, the publisher announced its future plans for Marvel’s Avengers. For the first time since launch, Crystal Dynamics has put out a roadmap, detailing the content… Read more

Sony Interactive Entertainment and RTS jointly acquire EVO fighting game tournament

Matthew Wilson 2 days ago Featured Tech News, Software & Gaming Sony Interactive Entertainment is expanding its esports presence this year with the acquisition of Evolution Championship Series, otherwise known as EVO. The renowned fighting game tournament is now part of the PlayStation family. Sony and a new esports upstart company known as RTS jointly… Read more