Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld just got a major upgrade with full cloud streaming support. The device can now play hundreds of games directly from Sony’s servers without connecting to a PS5. This fundamentally changes what the Portal can do.
Nintendo’s Switch is about to surpass PlayStation 2 as the best-selling console of all time. This comes as Microsoft and Sony radically rethink their console strategies. Nintendo’s focus on innovation rather than power continues to pay off spectacularly.
The developer of upcoming first-person soulslike Valor Mortis says he’s considering just two difficulty modes. He believes what connects Soulslike players is that they’re all struggling together.
The Nintendo Switch has sold 154.01 million units and needs just 10,000 more to surpass the DS as Nintendo’s best-selling platform ever. However, analyst Daniel Ahmad says catching the PS2’s 160 million record “probably” won’t happen. Meanwhile, Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling console in his
Blizzard veteran Bill Roper has secured $500,000 in funding for Innsmouth Mysteries, a Lovecraft-inspired co-op horror extraction RPG. The project represents a strategic pivot after larger funding efforts failed, targeting the underserved middle ground between indie and AAA development.
Dan Houser’s recent interview reveals why Grand Theft Auto became permanently anchored in American culture. The franchise’s identity crisis highlights deeper creative constraints that may impact GTA 6’s evolution.
Escape From Tarkov has officially gone Gold after more than a decade in Early Access, with the 1.0 launch scheduled for November 15. This milestone represents a significant achievement for the hardcore extraction shooter that defined the genre. The Steam release could dramatically expand the game’s
Microsoft faces subscriber frustration as Stalker 2 prepares to leave Xbox Game Pass just as the game reaches stability. The timing coincides with PlayStation 5 launch and recent Game Pass price hikes, creating a perfect storm of customer discontent.
The Outlast Trials has evolved into a horror masterpiece that adapts to any playstyle. Its innovative co-op design and solo experience offer lessons for the entire horror genre.
As Mortal Kombat gets its Legacy Kollection treatment from Digital Eclipse, several iconic franchises remain stuck in gaming’s past. Here’s why these series deserve preservation and the challenges facing their return.
