Rumor Patrol Xbox Live To Begin Offering Free To Play Titles Next Year

The idea of free-to-play has been a business model that has worked for some developers while for others it has been the last dying breath of a title. Hoping to fall into the former category, Microsoft is rumored to be looking into a free-to-play model for some of their upcoming downloadable releases in 2012. Like games that currently utilize the free-to-play model, these Xbox Live F2P titles will offer in-game transactions that allow the player to instill as little or as much customization as they see fit....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 365 words · Mark Ray

Ryzen 7 5800X Vs Ryzen 9 5900X Full Review With Specs Price And More

The Ryzen 9 5900X delivers power where you need it most, with a higher core count, higher boost clock speeds, and higher capacity L2 and L3 cache. When it was released in November 2020, the Ryzen 7 5800X was a clear competitor to the Intel Core i7 series. The only thing better than the Ryzen 7 from AMD was the Ryzen 9. If all you are looking to do is play the latest games at max settings, the Ryzen 7 5800X won’t let you down....

July 31, 2022 · 8 min · 1616 words · Dale Dunlap

Save 70 On This Steelseries Arctis Pro Gaming Headset

The headphones are capable of pushing high-resolution audio, and with DTS’ Headphone:X v2 surround sound, which allows for better spatial audio so you feel even more immersed than before. The bidirectional ClearCast microphone is SteelSeries’ signature high-quality mic that allows for greater audio detail thanks to background noise cancellation. And thankfully, you don’t have to worry about where these features will work as the headset is compatible with PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 219 words · Anthony Hatcher

Save 65 Per Cent On This 128Gb Sandisk Extreme Pro Sd Card

Handheld gaming is in a great spot at the moment, with powerful consoles like the Nintendo Switches and the Steam Deck allowing gamers to play so many different kinds of games wherever they may be. With so many great games out there, from Pokémon to Monster Hunter, it can be very easy to fill out your library of Switch games quickly, and it’s just as easy to have a giant Steam library....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 318 words · Donald Martin

Sea Of Stars Explores The Mines In New Gameplay Clip

Sea of Stars developer Sabotage Studio released another of its usual clips of its upcoming pixel-art RPG. The video is very brief as is usual with this kind of reveal, but it showcases another of the areas that we’ll be able to explore in the game, the Mines Despite the name, it still manages to look colorful and interesting thanks to crystals that provide both light and decoration. You can watch the clip below....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 327 words · Mary Coker

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Review I M The Man In The Box

I wrote off Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon a while ago. I love Tetris, but I don’t tend to play any other “match the blocks with other blocks” games. But I misunderstood the kind of game this was. While, yes, it is very much based around block matching, it does this in a completely unique way. It’s much of an action game as it is a puzzle game, while also giving players something they’ve never quite seen before....

July 31, 2022 · 6 min · 1200 words · Mack Lugo

Sims 4 Best Expansion Packs Game Packs Stuff Packs Ranked

These best Sims 4 Expansion Packs do more than just change the look of the game, you will be able to add new game modes and start off a new adventure. Now not only will you be able to just build a life and live it like you always wanted to in real life, take fiction and run away with your wildest imagination with these Sims 4 Expansion Packs. Best Sims 4 Expansion Packs Ranked These Sims 4 expansion packs will give the most content and completely change the way you play the game....

July 31, 2022 · 14 min · 2982 words · Sally Wolchesky

Some Death Stranding Players Are Ignoring Main Story To Help Others

Death Stranding is a unique game, with such a heavy emphasis on social features that director Hideo Kojima thinks he’s made a new genre. This genre is defined by its social strand system, wherein actions taken by players in one game can impact the world of another Death Stranding player. The Death Stranding social strand system seems to have been well-received by fans, with some dedicating a significant amount of time to it....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 381 words · Christopher Jones

Sony Confirms The Playstation 5 Will Be Backwards Compatible

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 will be backward-compatible with PlayStation 4 games. It’s hard to believe, but the PlayStation 4 has been in our lives for five and a half years. That’s why as time progresses, we continue to hear more and more talk about what to expect from the next generation of Sony console. Up until now, very little has been revealed about what we should expect. Sony even remains tight-lipped on the name, although history dictates that it will probably be called the PlayStation 5....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 353 words · John Kennedy

Sony Explains Why Pricing Will No Longer Appear On Playstation Blog Posts

Last week Sony announced it would no longer include pricing information on its PlayStation Blog posts relating to store updates and sales, with users now required to click through to the store to discover information accurate to their region. That’s how the blog post left it, but an update posted yesterday evening explained why this change has been made. The statement reads: “It’s a change we’ve made for a reason, and I want to offer you a bit more background on what that is....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 398 words · Lonnie Walker

Sony Patent Teases Surprising Multiplayer Feature For Ps5 Controller

Sony appears to be developing an interesting new accessibility and multiplayer feature for its future controllers, or even for the PlayStation 5. This isn’t the first DualShock 5-related leak so far, as Sony appears to be considering a number of different features to build on the already popular DualShock design. Haptic feedback, the rumble and movement of the controller in a player’s hands, is one focus in particular. But this new feature brings the idea of shared gameplay experiences to a different level....

July 31, 2022 · 3 min · 437 words · Germaine Peachey

Spider Man Miles Morales Might Be Bundled With A Remaster Of The Ps4 Game

Spider-Man: Miles Morales might arrive with a remastered version of the original PlayStation 4 game. This tidbit comes from the latest issue of Game Informer. It states: “Miles Morales isn’t a traditional sequel, since it comes bundled with a remastered version of Insomniac’s Spider-Man that takes full advantage of the PS5 hardware.” Now, neither Insomniac Games nor Sony has said that this new game comes with a remaster. However, Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been mired in confusion from the very moment it was revealed in the Future of Gaming showcase....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 226 words · Ethel Singer

Star Ocean The Divine Force Introduces D U M A In Its Latest Gameplay Trailer

Square Enix has dropped a new trailer for upcoming RPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force introducing robotic companion D.U.M.A. The alien lifeform will be your constant companion throughout the story of Star Ocean: The Divine Force. It’s a good thing they’re a very useful sidekick then, offering plenty of abilities for Raymond and his party that’ll help you both in and out of combat. This includes its Vanguard Assault function, which right from the go allows you to take flight....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 218 words · Julie Carter

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order Pc Specs Confirmed

The official PC specs for upcoming Star Wars game Jedi: Fallen Order have been detailed by EA. A store page on Origin just received an update that now lists the system requirements for the PC version of the game. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is being developed by Respawn Entertainment, the celebrated team behind Apex Legends and the Titanfall series. Fallen Order tells the story of Cal Kestis, a young Jedi Padawan who managed to escape Order 66 when the Jedi were eradicated and is now on the run from the Empire....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 283 words · Jeffrey Fulk

Stardew Valley How To Get Clay

Stardew Valley is a country life RPG where you’ll be farming, harvesting, fishing, and generally doing a lot of nature stuff. Within the game, there are many resources that you can use for crafting various items. Some are just aesthetic, others actually can help you to grow your farm in certain ways with tools. Clay is one such resource that you’ll often need, so here’s how to get clay in Stardew Valley....

July 31, 2022 · 3 min · 456 words · Dan Thomas

Stikbold A Dodgeball Adventure Releasing On Pc Ps4 And Xbox One In April

Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure will launch April 1 on PC, April 5 on PS4 and April 8 on Xbox One, Game Swing and Curve Digital have announced. The game tells the story of Bjorn and Jerome who set out on a heroic mission in the name of love and glory. When a rival team is kidnapped by a man dressed as the devil Bjorn and Jerome begin a journey which pays homage to the best buddy movies of old....

July 31, 2022 · 1 min · 211 words · Nora Williams

Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Details Eight More Jobs In Latest Update

Square Enix has detailed 8 more of the 27 jobs players will be able to take on in the upcoming Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin. For those not in the know, jobs are SoP:FFO’s version of classes that players and their allies can take on in battle. Each one determines the sorts of weapons and abilities you’ll be able to use in combat, and you’ll be able to switch between them at will....

July 31, 2022 · 2 min · 278 words · Michael Luken

Scarlet Nexus Is Telekinetic Combat Splendor For The Xbox Series X

Scarlet Nexus is a new RPG for the Xbox Series X, in which elite psionic soldiers duke it out with mutated demons from another world. It’s super stylish, too. Yuito Sumeragi is the playable protagonist, and he was born with telekinetic abilities. When humans began to exhibit psionic powers in this distant future, the antagonistic and demonic Others entered Earth from another plane of existence, and threatened the survival of humanity....

July 30, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Carmella Lewis

Score Free Apex Legends Items During The Third Anniversary Celebration

February is shaping up to be a busy, and rewarding, month for Apex Legends players. The battle royale, that also has an arena mode now, is launching into its next season on February 8. Following that, players will be able to get three batches of rewards for just logging into the game. Let’s start at the beginning. Season 12 of Apex Legends is titled Defiance. It focuses on the slightly insane, but possibly good-intentioned Mad Maggie....

July 30, 2022 · 2 min · 321 words · Toni Prins

Seek Your Lost Dreams In Signalis A 90S Inspired Classic Horror Game

Humble Games has revealed Signalis, an upcoming horror game heavily inspired by classic ’90s titles. Although an exact release date hasn’t been given, it is expected to launch sometime in fall 2022. Those interested can add it to their Steam wishlist in order to not miss out when it becomes available. Signalis is the first game to be developed by rose-engine, an indie developer based in Germany. The studio consists of just two employees: Yuri Stern and Barbara Wittmann....

July 30, 2022 · 2 min · 311 words · Juan Black