Dalton Cooper

Unfortunately for PlayStation 5 gamers, Sony will not be releasing any major first-party games at the level of God of War Ragnarok orMarvel's Spider-Man 2 for this coming fiscal year. Sony has consistently delivered big budget, award-winning first-party exclusive games for its platforms, and they are a big reason why the company has enjoyed as much success as it has with the PS5 and its other systems over the years.

Thanks to trailers and other pre-release content, Palworld players have spotted six Pals that have yet to be added to the open world survival game. Currently, there are technically 137 Pals in Palworld, though only 111 completely original creatures. The other 26 Pals are variants of existing Pals that, somewhat similar to regional variants in the Pokemon games, have a different typing than their base form.

A Pokemon fan has designed their own take on what a Paradox form for Generation 2 Legendary Pokemon Lugia might look like. Lugia is one of the most recognizable Legendary Pokemon in the entire Pokemon franchise. The Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon was featured as the box art Legendary for Pokemon Silver and Pokemon SoulSilver, plus its variant Shadow Lugia was featured prominently in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on the GameCube.

Open world survival game Palworld is down to average around half a million concurrent players daily, as opposed to the 2.1 million concurrent players that it enjoyed at the peak of its popularity. Palworld was an overnight sensation and has cemented itself as one of the most popular Steam games in the history of Valve's digital distribution platform.

Baldur's Gate 3 has revealed even more improvements that fans of Larian's massive RPG can look forward to once Patch 6 drops later this week. Larian has been hyping Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 for a week now, teasing fans with what they can expect from the huge update.

The newly-released PC, PS4, and PS5 game Granblue Fantasy: Relink is already a big hit, having passed 1 million copies sold and enjoying an impressive 82 overall rating from critics. Granblue Fantasy: Relink is an action-RPG and the fourth game in the Granblue Fantasy series. The original game, 2014's Granblue Fantasy, was only ever released in Japan, so for many, Granblue Fantasy: Relink may be their introduction to the franchise.

WWE 2K24 has released a new trailer confirming 18 of the 21 matches that will be featured in this year's Showcase mode. WWE 2K22's Showcase mode was themed after Rey Mysterio, while WWE 2K23 had players reliving some of John Cena's most memorable defeats. The upcoming WWE 2K24, meanwhile, is celebrating 40 years of WrestleMania with its Showcase mode, the aptly-named Showcase of the Immortals.

A Palworld player has put together a list of features and content spotted in some of its early trailers that aren't in the game yet. Palworld is an early access game, which means that it's still missing a lot of its features. New Palworld updates will be released over time that add new content to the game, eventually bringing it to its 1.0 release.

An Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim player shared a clip of themselves accidentally killing a rabbit while fighting a dragon in Bethesda's acclaimed open world RPG. One of Skyrim's defining features is its dragon battles. Skyrim players that manage to kill dragons are rewarded with dragon souls, which are used to unlock Shouts, as well as valuable materials like dragon bones that can be used to craft Dragon Armor.

Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is struggling to attract much of a playerbase on Steam, as the game is currently being outdone by the studio's own Batman: Arkham Knight, a game that's nearly nine years old at this point. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been fighting an uphill battle ever since it was announced to be a live service game, with many fans outright rejecting the concept.

Pokemon GO is going to change how Android users redeem codes in the augmented reality mobile game, forcing them to go to the Pokemon GO Web Store instead of letting them redeem through the app. While it may not be quite as popular as it was in 2016 or during the pandemic, Pokemon GO is still one of the biggest mobile games around.

Capcom has addressed whether the events depicted in Resident Evil: The Darkside Chroniclesare canon or not. There have been dozens of Resident Evil games released over the years, ranging from main series entries to enhanced ports to spin-offs on various platforms. Capcom has brought Resident Evil to as many gaming platforms as possible since the first game launched in 1996, and that includes the Nintendo Wii.

A Palworld player has managed to hit level 50 in the open world survival game before even finishing the tutorial. There's a lot players have to learn in Palworld, but a tutorial at the beginning of the game helps ease them into the whole thing. Palworld's tutorial features a set of seven objectives for players to complete that are all meant to teach players the basics.

Fans of the monster-catching genre that have had their fill of Palworld and the latest Pokemon entries should keep an eye on the upcoming open world game Nexomon 3. The Nexomon series takes clear inspiration from the Pokemon franchise, with the first two games using a 2D art style reminiscent of old-school Pokemon titles.

Upcoming Steam horror game Terror at Oakheart will officially launch on February 27. Steam features a huge number of horror games for PC gamers to check out, ranging from genre-defining classics to the latest big-name horror releases.

Palworld has been a massive success for developer Pocketpair, but it has lost its stranglehold on the top of the Steam charts. Palworld successfully combines the open world survival game genre with monster-catching mechanics to great effect. It became an overnight sensation, skyrocketing up the Steam charts in the process.

The wildly successful RPG Baldur's Gate 3 is getting a big new update next week, with Larian Studios teasing fans about what they can expect from it. Baldur's Gate 3 was one of 2023's biggest games. Not only was it a huge sales success, but the game also took home a dizzying number of awards, including the coveted Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023. Baldur's Gate 3 was such a hit at launch that Larian could have left it be, but it has instead released multiple updates focused on improving the game and sometimes even adding new content.

Capcom has issued a significant price drop for the Resident Evil 4 remake, letting gamers buy the game at $39.99, $20 off its usual asking price of $59.99. The Resident Evil 4 remake was one of the highest-rated new game releases of 2023. It found itself nominated for multiple awards at The Game Awards last year, and it proved to be a monumental sales success for developer/publisher Capcom at the same time.

It's been confirmed that WWE 2K24's Showcase mode will have 21 matches total. Showcase is one of the WWE 2K franchise's flagship game modes, and so it's no surprise that it's coming back for WWE 2K24. Sometimes Showcase has focused on specific eras in the WWE, while other times the mode has been used to highlight the careers of specific superstars.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have yet another day one game to look forward to, as the upcoming Botany Manor has been confirmed for release on April 9. Botany Manor was first confirmed for Xbox Game Pass last December, with a handful of other 2024 Game Pass titles confirmed on the same day.

Stealth tactics game Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, a PC game with Overwhelmingly Positive reviews, is currently available for 90% off on Steam. Steam has established itself as the top digital distribution platform for PC gamers, and its incredible deals are a big reason why.

It's no secret that Palworld takes a great deal of inspiration from Pokemon, and this includes the fact that the monsters in the game are assigned specific types that have advantages and weaknesses to others. With Palworld still being in early access, it's entirely possible that future updates will increase the number of types that are available in the game, but at the time of this writing, there are nine different Pal types.

Some Palworld players have expressed frustration with the rate at which armor breaks in the open world survival game. Palworld is filled with dangerous Pokemon-like creatures called Pals that pose a serious threat to the player. They unleash all kinds of devastating attacks that can knock players out, forcing them to respawn and potentially causing them to lose their items.

According to a new leak, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet could be adding a new Mythical Pokemon in a future update. Pokemon fans could be forgiven if they assumed that Nintendo and Game Freak had already closed the book on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. After all, the games released back in 2022 and have already had over a year of support through updates and substantial DLC expansions.

Palworld's developers are still being harassed, with the developers receiving «unhinged threats» from people online. While it's been an incredible sales success, Palworld has certainly not been without controversy. Some Pokemon fans in particular have taken issue with the game, allegedly targeting its developers with death threats because they think that it has plagiarized Game Freak's Pokemon designs.

Palworld has released update 0.1.3.0 for the Steam version of the game, but it has unfortunately been causing some headaches. The massively successful Palworld has sailed past 8 million copies sold on Steam alone since its early access launch, and its momentum doesn't look like it's slowing down any time soon.

The Epic Games Store free game for the week of February 1 to February 8 is Doors: Paradox. Every Thursday, Epic Games Store users are given a new free game and are clued in on what to expect from the following week.

Fast-paced first-person shooter game Turbo Overkill was one of the highest-rated game releases of 2023, and soon it will find its way to consoles. 2023 was an absolutely stacked year in terms of new game releases. So many great games released in 2023 that some of the higher-rated titles managed to get lost in the shuffle.

According to a new leak, classic PlayStation 4 exclusive horror game Until Dawn could be making its way to PC and PS5. Until Dawn was developed by Supermassive Games and first released in 2015. Mixing classic survival-horror gameplay with an interactive movie set-up, Until Dawn put a huge emphasis on player choice. Depending on one's actions, all the main characters could survive the ordeal, or they could get killed off in gruesome ways.

Sony has released a brand-new PlayStation 5 system update that users can download for their consoles right now. Sony releases new PS5 updates on a regular basis. Most of the time, the new PS5 system updates are nothing to write home about, with Sony offering vague patch notes about how they improve stability and performance. Other times, the PS5 system updates are a little more substantial.

Blizzard has announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership with esports company ESL FACEIT Group for Overwatch 2 esports events. Previously, professional Overwatch esports events were held as part of the now-defunct Overwatch League.

Palworld has released a new update that addresses some of the game's lingering issues, but also makes changes that weren't mentioned by the developers. Those playing Palworld may not even realize this, but there are technically two versions of the game out there. The most up-to-date version is available on Steam, while those playing Palworld on Xbox or the Microsoft Store on PC have a slightly outdated version.

Overnight sensation Palworld could potentially come to PlayStation platforms at some point down the line, if a recent social media interaction is any indication. Palworld has been a massive success, selling over 5 million copies at last count and becoming one of the most popular Steam games of all time. Palworld's sales success is especially impressive when one considers that it's only available on three platforms.

If the latest rumors are to be believed, a Final Fantasy 16 port could be in the works for Xbox Series X. Final Fantasy 16 is one of the few true PS5 exclusives available at the time of this writing, meaning it can only be played on Sony's newest console and has no cross-gen presence or availability on any other platforms.

The Palworld developers are reportedly receiving death threats, seemingly over the similarities between the game's creature designs and Pokemon. Palworld combines Minecraft-style survival mechanics with the thrill of monster catching to great effect. The game has been a massive success out of the gate, selling over 5 million copies despite being early access and readily available to play through Xbox Game Pass.

Bandai Namco has recently updated the Elden Ring playlists for its various YouTube channels, leading some to believe that the big reveal trailer for the game's highly-anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC could be happening soon. Elden Ring has been a massive success for FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, smashing records and establishing itself as one of the highest-rated video games of all time.

Despite having launched just recently, Palworld is already one of the most popular Steam games of all time in terms of concurrent players. While there were those that were skeptical, it seems Palworld has successfully combined the survival game mechanics of Minecraft with the monster-catching thrills of the Pokemon franchise.

It looks as though Walmart will begin throwing out physical copies of Xbox Series X console exclusive game Starfield starting early next week. With the rise of digital media, physical media sales have been steadily shrinking. Major retailers have started pulling out of the physical media business entirely, with Best Buy recently ending its sales of DVD and Blu-Ray discs.

January 25 will be the last day that Harmonix releases new DLC songs for Rock Band 4, its music/rhythm game that it's supported with new content for nearly a decade. Launching five years after Rock Band 3, Rock Band 4 came out at a time when the music/rhythm game craze had largely passed. While it failed to generate nearly as much interest as its predecessors, it did still manage to find some success and a dedicated fanbase.

Blizzard has released the patch notes for the huge Diablo 4 update that will kick off Season 3 on January 23. Diablo 4's first two seasons have been a mixed bag. The reaction to Diablo 4 Season 1 was largely negative, with many fans unhappy about the balance changes that Blizzard made to the game. The developers took the fan feedback to heart and quickly reverted the unpopular changes, with Season 2 better-received as a result.

The so-called "Pokemon with guns" game Palworld doesn't have dedicated servers on Xbox, which means players can only play 4-player co-op instead of 32-player co-op like in the Steam version of the game. Palworld has been turning heads since its initial reveal, with many fans intrigued by its darker take on the monster-catching genre and how it blends Pokemon-style gameplay with survival game mechanics.

Sony is seemingly issuing automatic refunds for some PlayStation 5 gamers that purchased The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for full price when they could have upgraded from the PS4 version for just $10. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is just the latest PlayStation exclusive to get the PS5 upgrade treatment. A variety of PS4 games have been given upgrades on the PS5, with some offering free upgrades and others charging players for the boost.

MachineGames and Bethesda appeared at the Xbox Developer Direct to finally pull the curtain back on the Indiana Jones game, which is now officially titled Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. There have been many questions about the Indiana Jones game since it was first announced, and many of those questions have now been answered thanks to the big Xbox Developer Direct reveal.

The recent Xbox Developer Direct has confirmed previous leaks that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is launching for PC and Xbox Series X/S on Tuesday, May 21 as a day one Xbox Game Pass game. The original Hellblade is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning game, and so expectations are high for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2.

Hogwarts Legacy has officially been crowned the best-selling new video game release of 2023, marking the first time that a non-Call of Duty or Rockstar Games title has taken the spot since 2008. Hogwarts Legacy released to positive reviews and record-breaking sales last February, and many were predicting that it would be the top-selling game of the year well before it even hit store shelves.

The Epic Games Storeis giving away Infinifactory for free from January 25 to February 1. Epic Games Store users regularly have new games to claim, with freebies typically made available every Thursday at 10am CT.

The console versions of APB Reloaded are being shut down. When APB was first revealed, it was positioned as a potential competitor to Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto series, translating that franchise's open world mayhem to an online multiplayer space. Unfortunately, APB didn't meet expectations, earning mostly negative reviews at the time of its initial launch and failing to attract much of an audience.

WWE fans should definitely keep an eye on Monday, January 22, as a reveal for the upcoming WWE 2K24 will be taking place that day. The WWE 2K series has been going strong since the well-reviewed WWE 2K22, with the following year's WWE 2K23 building on what came before and delivering an even better product. Expectations are high for WWE 2K24 to raise the bar even higher, and it will be interesting to see exactly what the new game brings to the table.

Bethesda has released a new update for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim — Special Edition, the enhanced version of its beloved open world RPG. The original version of Skyrim released all the way back in 2011 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. It was followed by the Special Edition, which launched in 2016 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One and has since been ported to the Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X.

The new Xbox firmware update has seemingly fixed the Baldur's Gate 3 save bug that was causing players to completely lose their characters. Xbox fans had to wait months to get their hands on the award-winning Baldur's Gate 3, and while many have been able to enjoy the massive adventure with no hiccups, some players have unfortunately lost their save progress due to a strange error that wiped their characters from existence.

The upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth recently shared a video showing off its fast-travel system, which happens almost instantly thanks to the PS5's SSD. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is easily one of 2024's most highly-anticipated games, even winning the award for such at The Game Awards 2023.

An unlucky Stardew Valley player learned about the game's shipping bin the hard way. Stardew Valley is a massively popular life sim that can be credited with inspiring countless copycats and popularizing the «cozy game» concept. Even though it first released all the way back in 2016, there are still those discovering Stardew Valley for the first time in 2024.

A Pokemon fan and artist has designed a new evolution for Eevee that's a dual Bug and Dragon-type. Eevee stands out from other Pokemon thanks to its ability to evolve into many different creatures of varying types. Eevee is able to evolve into eight different Pokemon as of the Generation 9 Pokemon games, with Water, Electric, Fire, Psychic, Dark, Grass, Ice, and Fairy types all represented by their own Eeveelutions.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is coming to Xbox Game Pass on Thursday, September 5, 2024 as a day one game. STALKER fans have well over a decade to get their hands on STALKER 2. Unfortunately, the ambitious first-person shooter has been delayed multiple times, with this latest delay seeing it pushed out of its previously-announced Q1 2024 release window.

The Xbox Game Pass subscription service is losing Hitman: World of Assassination on Wednesday, January 31. Xbox Game Pass subscribers know to expect game removals on the 15th of each month and the last day of each month. However, there are times when the Xbox Game Pass removals stray from the established pattern and happen on unexpected days.

The Steam version of Elden Ring has added a new DLC package to its files, suggesting Shadow of the Erdtree could be coming sooner rather than later. Elden Ring is coming up on its two-year anniversary, but fans still have yet to see anything substantial about the game's DLC. All they know is that the DLC exists and it's called Shadow of the Erdtree.

It looks like Raven Software was once working on a Call of Duty: Zombies live service game, but it was canceled. Zombies has been an incredibly popular Call of Duty mode ever since it first debuted as part of 2008's Call of Duty: World at War. Zombies has appeared in every Treyarch-developed CoD game since World at War and many of the non-Treyarch games as well.

A Pokemon fan and artist has designed pre-evolutions for the franchise's Ultra Beasts. Ultra Beasts are a unique kind of Pokemon that were first introduced in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Seven Ultra Beasts appeared in Pokemon Sun and Moon, while an additional four were added as part of Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Suicide Squad: Kill the JusticeLeague may have just teased the return of the Arkhamverse version of The Joker. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is set in the same universe as Rocksteady's Arkham games, with the new open world multiplayer game seemingly taking place some time after the events of Batman: Arkham Knight. Anyone that has yet to play through the Batman: Arkham games will definitely want to do so, as this post will have MAJOR SPOILERS.

Naughty Dog has confirmed that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will feature series composer Gustavo Santaolalla as a playable character in the Guitar Free Play mode. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is an enhanced version of The Last of Us 2 that will release exclusively for the PlayStation on Friday, January 19. Beyond improving the graphics, The Last of Us 2 Remastered also features brand-new game modes for fans to try.

The PC version of Resident Evil: Revelations has been review bombed 11 years after it first launched. Resident Evil: Revelations originally released as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive game in 2012 before eventually making its way to other platforms, with the PC version releasing in 2013.

Bethesda has revealed that Starfield's first major update for 2024 is coming within the next few weeks, with it first hitting Steam Beta on Wednesday, January 17. Starfield was a big hit when it first launched, breaking records for Bethesda. But while Starfield reviews were largely positive at first and the game managed to attract millions of players, public opinion on it has started to sour quite a bit.

Diablo 4 fans will want to mark Thursday, January 18 on their calendars, as that's the day that the Developer Update video will be released for the game's upcoming Season 3. Diablo 4 is a live service game that Blizzard hopes to support for years. The most exciting Diablo 4 updates will be its premium DLC expansions that give players substantial new content to experience, but in between those big drops will be seasonal updates that are smaller, but should still give hardcore fans reasons to boot up the game.