In case you missed it, PlayStation announced that it's revamping PlayStation Plus . The new-and-improved version of PS Plus is expected to deliver much of what you already get from it while adding aspects from PlayStation's other subscription, PlayStation Now, which allows users to play games via cloud streaming. With this new evolution, PlayStation is canning PS Now, formally making both into one new super subscription. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the relaunch of PS Plus. PS Plus Is Getting Tiers The biggest change PS Plus users are going to have to get used to is the new tiers coming. Since its inception, PS Plus has always been one offering that gave the same benefits to everyone who bought in--online multiplayer, exclusive discounts, cloud storage, and most importantly, free monthly games. With the PS5, PlayStation even added the PS Plus Collection, which brought a number of PS4 titles to PS5 users for free as long as they maintained a subscription. Now, more … [Read more...] about New PlayStation Plus: Games, Pricing, And Everything We Know
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Fall Guys Is Headed To Switch And Xbox In June, And The Game Is Going Free
Fall Guys is finally heading to Xbox and Nintendo Switch and the game is adopting a free-to-play business model. Following a delay, developer Mediatonic has announced that the whimsical battle royale game will arrive on the new platforms June 21, which is also when the game goes free. There will be full cross-play and cross-progression supported (across Xbox and Switch, as well as PS4 and PS5, which is also adopting a free business model in June), thanks to the game using Epic's Online Services functionality--Epic owns Mediatonic and the Fall Guys property. A new Fall Guys season is also launching on June 21, and it promises to be the "most jam-packed and blunderful season yet," Mediatonic said. Players can expect "stacks of new challenges and rewards," as well as "major updates" to the game's progression systems. What's more, Mediatonic is launching a new in-game currency called Show-Bucks with the new season launch. Additionally, Mediatonic announced that existing Fall Guys … [Read more...] about Fall Guys Is Headed To Switch And Xbox In June, And The Game Is Going Free
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – the story behind the biggest game of the year
Everything was Uncharted. You’ll have seen the jokes, no doubt – the ones that pointed out how many games at E3 2012 seemed to be based on an external interpretation of the Naughty Dog design document. That show brought a host of linear games built on tightly scripted spectacle, sacrificing player agency for the whims of a stubborn author. The complaint was aimed at other developers, at an industry in thrall to the cookie cutter, but it stung Naughty Dog by extension as well. Many of those games have since turned out to be nothing like Uncharted. At December’s PlayStation Experience (PSX) event, filmed live in Vegas and streamed around the world, Naughty Dog suggested Uncharted 4 wasn’t, in the E3 2012 pejorative sense of the term, very Uncharted either. Over the course of a day inside the Santa Monica studio, we are shown the proof of it. Within half an hour, game director Bruce Straley has summed it up perfectly. “There’s no one golden path,” he tells us. “It’s not just as simple as … [Read more...] about Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – the story behind the biggest game of the year
I tried a $12 gaming mouse and didn’t hate it
PC gaming accessories can regularly run you into three-figure prices, but for all the flashy marketing, futuristic sensor names, and "revolutionary" switch revisions, a gaming mouse can only do so much for the everyday player. I've had my hands on plenty of the best gaming mouse models lining the shelves, but when I stumbled upon a pointer that came in at just $11.99 / £12.99, I was intrigued. What are we actually gaining by spending over $100 / £100 on a clicker, and how would a super cheap gaming mouse actually compare? Into the basket it went, and I've just spent two days playing and working exclusively with the Havit RGB Gaming Mouse. So, do you need to spend more than $15 on a rodent? No - but also, yes. I'll explain. Havit gaming mouse | $11.99 / £12.99 at Amazon The Havit gaming mouse carries a particularly budget-friendly price tag. At well under $15 / £15, it's an excellent in-between option, or a cheap pointer for anyone looking to play casually … [Read more...] about I tried a $12 gaming mouse and didn’t hate it
How to beat the Evil Dead game Mission 4, It’s Not Gonna Let Us Go!
An Evil Dead game Mission 4 walkthrough on how to beat the It's Not Gonna Let Us Go! mission will be vital for anybody who wants to add the Support Survivor Pablo Simon Bolivar to their ranks. Pablo is a really good support character, using Amulets to bolster player shields, and worth pursuing if you want to get all the Evil Dead game characters and demons . However, his mission is one of the toughest so far, so we'll show you how to beat the Evil Dead: The Game Mission 4, entitled It's Not Gonna Let Us Go! Because if you don't play it right, then it definitely won't. Evil Dead game Mission 4 walkthrough To beat the Evil Dead game Mission 4, It's Not Gonna Let Us Go!, follow these steps in this order: Search the house for weapons and supplies Kill the Deadites at Ash's trailer Drive to El Brujo's Hut Fight off the the waves of Deadites Obtain El Brujo's Amulet and use it to get the Machete Find Ash's severed hand (twice) Find Ash at … [Read more...] about How to beat the Evil Dead game Mission 4, It’s Not Gonna Let Us Go!
Diablo III Q&A: The Diablo Mouse and Exploring Lore
While a lucky few Diablo III fans have been able to get a hands-on feel for the long-anticipated sequel with the recent beta, those who missed out on keys have only the game's nebulous "when it's done" 2012 shipping date to look forward to. We recently chatted with Diablo III's lead world designer, Leonard Boyarsky, about different methods of storytelling, why hindsight doesn't always matter, and the Diablo mouse. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Click To Unmute Opening Cinematic - Diablo III New PlayStation Plus Games Revealed And Classic Games Confirmed So Far | GameSpot News Toughest Game Achievements That Aren't Worth The Stress Introducing The All-New PlayStation Plus | PS5 & PS4 Games Apex Legends Mobile: Gameplay Launch Trailer Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Universe Pack - Jenny, Hugh and Rocko Gameplay Reveal Trailer … [Read more...] about Diablo III Q&A: The Diablo Mouse and Exploring Lore
Lost Ark Battle For The Throne Of Chaos Update Adds Battle Pass, New Class: Full Patch Notes
Lost Ark's Battle For the Throne of Chaos update arrives today, and it's the biggest update to Smilegate RPG and Amazon's free-to-play MMORPG yet, adding a new class, a battle pass, a new continent, numerous quality-of-life updates, and more. As detailed in the official patch notes , the new martial artist advanced class, the Glaivier, is the highlight. It's the first new class added to the Western version of Lost Ark since release. Wielding both a spear and a glaive, the Glaivier can swap between the two weapons with the press of a button, and each weapon has its own unique abilities and strengths. The glaive excels at clearing out huge groups of enemies, while the spear is ideal for poking down bosses. Of course, the Glaivier isn't the only new addition coming to Lost Ark as part of the Battle for the Throne of Chaos update. The new patch will also see the addition of the South Vern continent, where a demon army is amassing at the titular Throne of Chaos, which serves as a … [Read more...] about Lost Ark Battle For The Throne Of Chaos Update Adds Battle Pass, New Class: Full Patch Notes
Disney Dreamlight Valley Announced, Brings Life-Sim Adventure To PC And Console Later This Year
Disney Dreamlight Valley, a life-sim adventure game developed by Gameloft Montreal, has been announced for console and PC. Set in the titular Dreamlight Valley, it'll be up to you to restore a town that was once home to Disney and Pixar characters before an event known as the Forgetting made the area uninhabitable. In a PS Blog post , game manager Manea Castet added that the game has adventure elements, quests, exploration, and other activities to engage in across a story-driven campaign. "Disney Dreamlight Valley brings customization and personalization to not only your character but also Dreamlight Valley itself," Castet said. "Design the Disney and Pixar village of your dreams across multiple unique biomes. Outfit your village home with a plethora of interior decor items like Frozen-inspired antique kitchen designs and spice up the village with your personal creative touch, unlocking new items as you play through the game and build friendships with your Disney and Pixar … [Read more...] about Disney Dreamlight Valley Announced, Brings Life-Sim Adventure To PC And Console Later This Year
HDMI Used To Simplify Our Home Theaters, Now It’s Adding Confusion
This month, I tried to upgrade my home theater setup with an LG C1 OLED television and an HDMI 2.1 receiver. Tried . In doing so, I discovered what a nightmare HDMI 2.1's definition of "compatibility" is. When HDMI arrived on the scene almost 20 years ago, it seemed like a godsend: Instead of having to plug in five cables to get a 480p image with stereo audio, you could just plug in one cable. It was universal, had a directional configuration to make sure you couldn't plug it in upside down, and it just worked. Two decades later, though, HDMI is alive and well but has somehow become needlessly confusing. Instead of a simple spec with complex cables, we're now saddled with one simple cable and a truly baffling set of specs. Listen ye to my cautionary tale and beware the dark woods of HDMI. What is HDMI 2.1? HDMI 2.1 is the latest version of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface connector first unveiled in 2002. The initial HDMI 2.1 spec represented a big jump forward for the … [Read more...] about HDMI Used To Simplify Our Home Theaters, Now It’s Adding Confusion
New Steam Deck update finally gets highly requested performance settings
The latest Steam Deck update has added a feature that lets players easily adjust the performance settings depending on what game they’re playing. As revealed in the latest Steam Deck update patch notes , players can now set up game-specific performance settings via the Quick Access Menu. What this means is that rather than going through and changing the performance settings of the Valve handheld each time you want to change them, you can instead set up custom performance profiles for each game you play. For example, you could have a game-specific profile made up of high-performance settings for the games you want to experience at their best or a lower spec profile for a game that isn’t as demanding. According to the patch notes, each game booted up on the console will use the system performance settings by default, so it’s up to players to decide if they want to create these custom profiles and when they want to use each profile they’ve set up. This is just one of … [Read more...] about New Steam Deck update finally gets highly requested performance settings