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Sony Announces Cheaper PS5 — Not Everyone Will Be Able to Buy One
At the State of Play event, Sony confirmed rumors about a new, more affordable PS5 model — but it will be sold exclusively in Japan. Although the showcase didn’t deliver any headline-grabbing reveals, Sony’s Japanese division prepared a surprise for local fans. Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Japanese Only — a lower-priced...
The industry didn’t believe in The Witcher 3’s success. Adam Badowski recounts how it all began
It’s hard to believe now that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — one of the most influential games ever made — was once met with doubt. As Adam Badowski of CD Projekt recounted in an interview, few trusted its success in the early days. At the project’s first concept presentations, investors and publishers were unconvinced...
The Game Awards 2025 to Stream on a New Platform as the Event Levels Up
The gaming industry’s flagship event is moving up to a new level. For the first time, The Game Awards 2025 will stream on Prime Video, marking a partnership with the major streaming service. Jeff Keighley, the show’s creator and host, confirmed on Tuesday that this year’s broadcast will air on Prime Video, while YouTube and...
Alien Earth Renewed for a Second Season
Image: FX After the mind-bending conclusion of season one of Alien: Earth — which left many viewers stunned and eager for more — a renewal felt inevitable. Fortunately, confirmation arrived quickly: FX Chairman John Landgraf announced on Nov. 11 that FX and Disney have reached a new agreement with the series’ creator, Noah Hawley, to...
Nintendo Reveals Release Date for Pokémon Pokopia and New Physical Edition Format
Nintendo has confirmed the release date for the Pokémon life-simulation title Pokemon Pokopia, developed by Omega Force, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is scheduled for release on March 5, 2026, in both digital and physical formats and is already available for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop for $69.99. The physical edition will be...
Don’t Expect a PS6 Anytime Soon — PS5 Is in Its Prime
Don’t expect PlayStation 6 yet — Sony says the current console generation is only midway through its lifecycle. The company promises several more years of active development and expanded capabilities for the PlayStation 5. At its latest investor meeting, Sony’s chief financial officer Lin Tao stated that the PS5 is in the middle of its...
Bungie Under Pressure from Sony. Marathon Won’t Have It Easy
Sony has commented on the situation surrounding Bungie’s Marathon, which — after a string of setbacks and lackluster tests — has come under increased scrutiny from investors. At its latest financial briefing, Sony stated that it will implement necessary adjustments if the game’s launch does not meet expectations. According to CFO Lin Tao, playtests involving...
Destiny 2 Failed to Meet Sony’s Expectations After Buying Bungie
Sony Group Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao explained that Destiny 2’s contribution to the company’s earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was below expectations. She noted that “sales and user engagement did not reach the levels forecasted at the time of Bungie’s acquisition.” As a result, Sony recorded an impairment on a portion...
Hell Returns: Character Trailer for LET IT DIE: INFERNO
Publisher GungHo Online Entertainment and developer Supertrick Games have released a trailer for LET IT DIE: INFERNO ahead of G-STAR 2025. LET IT DIE: INFERNO will be available to try at the show in Busan, South Korea, from November 13 to 16. Visitors to the GungHo Online Entertainment booth will receive T-shirts, pins, and stickers....
Gore Verbinski Gives a Wild New Take on the AI Apocalypse
Image: Briarcliff Entertainment Rogue artificial intelligence has become a staple antagonist in modern blockbusters — from seizing control of nuclear systems in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning to spawning a 3D-printed army in Tron: Ares. Now, director Gore Verbinski (known for Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango) and writer Matthew Robinson (The Invention of Lying) tackle that...
Get Your Cities: Skylines Christmas Sweater!
Cold weather is here — stay cozy while you design your metropolis. Pixel Merch now offers an exclusive Cities: Skylines collection featuring a warm sweater, snug socks, and a soft beanie, all inspired by the game’s aesthetic. These limited-edition items were created in partnership with Paradox Interactive, so if you enjoy other Paradox titles you’ll...
Cosplayer Transforms into an Altmer from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Cosplayer Lyubov Barinova has vividly brought to life an Altmer (High Elf) from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim — a character who must summon every ounce of her magical power to overcome a dragon. Photographer Elena Vesania also marked the 14th anniversary of the action-RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a game that has seen...
Experience Henry’s Complete Story in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance Saga Bundle
Play the complete Kingdom Come: Deliverance saga — one expansive bundle The Saga Bundle brings together both critically acclaimed action-RPGs from Warhorse Studios, along with every expansion and bonus pack released after launch. Step into the boots of Henry of Skalitz, a humble blacksmith’s son whose life is torn apart by war and betrayal. From...
GTA Online: One-Week Free Access Without Paid Subscription
Это редчайшая возможность играть на консолях без подписки в GTA Online. До 18 ноября разработчики отменили требование наличия активного PlayStation Plus или Xbox Game Pass (при условии, что игра уже в вашей библиотеке). Отметим, что предложение действительно только для владельцев PS5 и Xbox Series X|S и не распространяется на PS4 и Xbox One. Play GTA...
The Ultimate Life Form: First 4 Figures Opens Pre-Orders for Shadow and Super Shadow Statues from Sonic Adventure 2
Fans of the speed-running hedgehog universe have something to celebrate: next year First 4 Figures intends to release LED-illuminated statues of Shadow and Super Shadow. First 4 Figures has announced that pre-orders are now open for Shadow and Super Shadow statues. These pieces depict the anthropomorphic hedgehog first introduced to players in the platformer Sonic...
Lumines Arise Wins Over Critics — 86% and Fans Are Ecstatic
PS5 and PC owners have welcomed another standout release — Lumines Arise, developed by the creators of Tetris Effect. While 2025 brought only a few high-profile PlayStation exclusives, partner studios have kept the quality high, and this new title is one of the best examples. Lumines Arise earned an 86% score on OpenCritic — a...
Sony Announces Cheaper PS5 — Not Everyone Will Be Able to Buy One
At the State of Play event, Sony confirmed rumors about a new, more affordable PS5 model — but it will be sold exclusively in Japan. Although the showcase didn’t deliver any headline-grabbing reveals, Sony’s Japanese division prepared a surprise for local fans. Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Japanese Only — a lower-priced...
The industry didn’t believe in The Witcher 3’s success. Adam Badowski recounts how it all began
It’s hard to believe now that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — one of the most influential games ever made — was once met with doubt. As Adam Badowski of CD Projekt recounted in an interview, few trusted its success in the early days. At the project’s first concept presentations, investors and publishers were unconvinced...
The Game Awards 2025 to Stream on a New Platform as the Event Levels Up
The gaming industry’s flagship event is moving up to a new level. For the first time, The Game Awards 2025 will stream on Prime Video, marking a partnership with the major streaming service. Jeff Keighley, the show’s creator and host, confirmed on Tuesday that this year’s broadcast will air on Prime Video, while YouTube and...
Alien Earth Renewed for a Second Season
Image: FX After the mind-bending conclusion of season one of Alien: Earth — which left many viewers stunned and eager for more — a renewal felt inevitable. Fortunately, confirmation arrived quickly: FX Chairman John Landgraf announced on Nov. 11 that FX and Disney have reached a new agreement with the series’ creator, Noah Hawley, to...
Nintendo Reveals Release Date for Pokémon Pokopia and New Physical Edition Format
Nintendo has confirmed the release date for the Pokémon life-simulation title Pokemon Pokopia, developed by Omega Force, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is scheduled for release on March 5, 2026, in both digital and physical formats and is already available for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop for $69.99. The physical edition will be...
Don’t Expect a PS6 Anytime Soon — PS5 Is in Its Prime
Don’t expect PlayStation 6 yet — Sony says the current console generation is only midway through its lifecycle. The company promises several more years of active development and expanded capabilities for the PlayStation 5. At its latest investor meeting, Sony’s chief financial officer Lin Tao stated that the PS5 is in the middle of its...
Bungie Under Pressure from Sony. Marathon Won’t Have It Easy
Sony has commented on the situation surrounding Bungie’s Marathon, which — after a string of setbacks and lackluster tests — has come under increased scrutiny from investors. At its latest financial briefing, Sony stated that it will implement necessary adjustments if the game’s launch does not meet expectations. According to CFO Lin Tao, playtests involving...
Destiny 2 Failed to Meet Sony’s Expectations After Buying Bungie
Sony Group Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao explained that Destiny 2’s contribution to the company’s earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was below expectations. She noted that “sales and user engagement did not reach the levels forecasted at the time of Bungie’s acquisition.” As a result, Sony recorded an impairment on a portion...
Hell Returns: Character Trailer for LET IT DIE: INFERNO
Publisher GungHo Online Entertainment and developer Supertrick Games have released a trailer for LET IT DIE: INFERNO ahead of G-STAR 2025. LET IT DIE: INFERNO will be available to try at the show in Busan, South Korea, from November 13 to 16. Visitors to the GungHo Online Entertainment booth will receive T-shirts, pins, and stickers....