There are Slack chat records of me saying that Helldivers 2 would not sell at all. This author needs to own up to what he said. It turns out that the game has become Sony’s fastest-selling first-party game of all time, selling 12 million copies across PS5 and PC in just 12 weeks (as of May 5th). The old record ...
Read More »Shinji Mikami, the founder of Tango Gameworks, shares his thoughts on Microsoft’s unexpected decision to close the studio
Renowned horror maestro Shinji Mikami has shared his thoughts on the unexpected closure of Tango Gameworks, the studio he established, which unfortunately fell victim to the recent wave of Microsoft layoffs. Mikami, the mastermind behind the iconic Resident Evil series, has an impressive track record in the gaming industry. With years of experience at Capcom, co-founding Platinum Games, and now ...
Read More »The director of Helldivers 2 has urged PlayStation to reconsider their decision to remove 170 games from Steam
According to reports, Johan Pilestedt, the director of Helldivers 2 and CEO of Arrowhead Studios, is making efforts to ensure that the game is relisted on PC. After the recent PSN controversy, where it was announced that players would require a PSN account to play, Sony and Valve, the owner of Steam, decided to remove the co-op shooter from 170 ...
Read More »Japan Sales Charts: Stellar Blade’s PS5 debut falls slightly short of expectations, while Eiyuden Chronicle performs exceptionally well on the Switch
The most recent Japanese software charts have been released, providing us with a glimpse into the sales performance of recent releases such as Stellar Blade and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Stellar Blade, the PS5 exclusive from South Korean developer Shift Up, made its debut at the top, selling a respectable 67,100 physical copies. Considering the timeframe, the result is relatively ...
Read More »Additional Xbox layoffs are reportedly on the horizon as the company aims to reduce expenses
Amidst a week filled with intense competition between Microsoft and Sony, it seems that the Xbox platform holder is still facing some aftermath, as it recently revealed the closure of several internal studios. New reporting from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier suggests that Microsoft’s gaming division is facing more challenges as it strives to reduce costs. According to unnamed insiders, Xbox has ...
Read More »Mark Hamill returns to the iconic role of The Joker in MultiVersus, available on both PS5 and PS4
The relaunch campaign for MultiVersus has been quite peculiar, to say the least. Player First Games’ recent announcement of a May 28th release date for their title is rather underwhelming, considering the anticipation surrounding the game’s return after being offline for several months. Unfortunately, they haven’t revealed much else in terms of exciting new content. With the title just a ...
Read More »The inclusion of this year’s Call of Duty in Xbox Game Pass seems uncertain
The inclusion of Activision Blizzard’s games in the Game Pass subscription without any additional charges was a major source of excitement for Xbox fans eagerly awaiting Microsoft’s acquisition. It seems that the folks at the Redmond firm are having a change of heart, and Xbox Series X|S owners might have to shell out the same amount as PS5 fans to ...
Read More »In 2025, the stylish arcade racer #DRIVE Rally will come out on PS5
We are quite impressed by the visuals of #DRIVE Rally, a creatively designed take on rally racing that will be making its way to the PS5 in the near future. Revealed in the previous year, the release date for this highly anticipated game is still quite distant, set to arrive on consoles around 2025. However, initial impressions suggest a lot ...
Read More »PS5 Tycoon Galacticare requires your medical attention for extraterrestrials
During the author’s childhood, they extensively played the memorable game Theme Hospital on the PS1. Therefore, it is pleasing to witness the adaptation of Bullfrog’s concepts in contemporary releases. Galacticare, developed by CULT Games and Brightrock Games, offers a comparable experience to the previously mentioned game, but with all the gameplay taking place in outer space. As anticipated, you will ...
Read More »Sony encourages you to assist your fellow gamers by providing community game assistance
Sony aims to recruit PS5 gamers to assist their peers in challenging situations by requesting gameplay clips through the recently introduced Community Game Help feature, implemented in a firmware update a few weeks ago. The company has recently published a specialized video promoting the opt-in program in an effort to attract additional individuals willing to contribute. Community Game Help seeks ...
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