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Following the recent surfacing of internal identification numbers in the PlayStation Store, resourceful players discovered a technical loophole to add Grand Theft Auto VI to their “Recently Played” lists on PS5. These entries displayed mock activity data, including a phantom “last played” timestamp, minimal playtime (typically under an hour), and an empty trophy progress indicator....
Following the recent discovery of Title IDs within the PlayStation Store, resourceful users found a way to manipulate the system to add Grand Theft Auto VI to their PS5 “Recently Played” lists. This workaround made it appear as though the game had been launched, displaying a nominal amount of playtime and a dash in place...
Christina Applegate attending the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. | Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety Call it a classic case of youthful impulsivity. In her candid new memoir, You With the Sad Eyes, Christina Applegate reflects on a lingering remorse from her teenage years: the night she abandoned her date, a then-rising Brad...
Navigating the world of video games requires a remarkably high threshold for the absurd. To truly enjoy the medium, you have to accept a certain level of narrative nonsense. Whether it’s a plumber doubling in size after snacking on a fungus or a protagonist curing a terminal viral outbreak by chewing on random foliage, we...
Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Unity, the 2014 installment set amidst the chaos of the French Revolution, is receiving a performance-boosting 60 FPS patch tomorrow, March 5, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This revelation was tucked into a comprehensive franchise roadmap released today, which offered fresh glimpses into upcoming projects like...
While Ubisoft has yet to officially announce a modern reimagining of 2013’s seafaring masterpiece, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, the company is finding it increasingly difficult to suppress the rising tide of speculation. Between leaked conceptual art and various credible insider reports, the project has long felt like an open secret. Now, Ubisoft has essentially...
Following the recent appointment of a veteran leadership team to steer the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Ubisoft has provided a comprehensive look at what lies ahead for the iconic series. At the helm of this new era is Jean Guesdon, the acclaimed creative director behind Black Flag and Origins, who now serves as the brand’s Head...
Following the recent restructuring of the Assassin’s Creed leadership team—now spearheaded by series veteran Jean Guesdon as Head of Content—Ubisoft has pulled back the curtain on the future of its premier stealth-action saga. Guesdon, the creative mind behind Black Flag and Origins, provided a comprehensive status report on current projects, upcoming multiplayer endeavors, and a...
Players will soon have the opportunity to experience this iconic intergalactic conflict from an entirely different perspective. The development team behind Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! has unveiled a brand-new trailer. As it turns out, this retro-inspired shooter offers more than just the chance to serve in the Mobile Infantry. A complimentary game mode will...
What defines the definitive PlayStation 5 experience? It is staggering to realize that, by Sony’s own metrics, the console has already crossed the midpoint of its expected lifespan. While we are already hearing whispers of the PS6, the current generation has had a unique trajectory. It hasn’t been a constant flood of classics, and the...
