The PS5 is in hot demand right now, apparently hot enough demand to warrant literal Fast and Furious-style heists of the console from moving high-speed vehicles. Dubbed “the rollover,” gangs will box in trucks filled with shipments of high-value items, in this case the PS5. They use ropes to climb over to the truck, cut
Month: December 2020
Reviewed by Tristan Ogilvie on PlayStation 4. Also available on Xbox and PC. “Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s colourful turn-based combat, engaging lead characters, and detail-rich setting make for a refreshingly different and mostly thrilling instalment in the long-running Japanese crime series. However, pathfinding annoyances and a number of escalating difficulty spikes in its closing chapters
SUBSCRIBE for more gaming trivia ▶ http://bit.ly/DYKG_Subscribe ▼ MORE LINKS BELOW ▼ Vote Okami series: http://bit.ly/DYKGVote1 Vote Ace Attorney: http://bit.ly/DYKGVote2 In this episode we take a look at the secrets and history of Amiibo. Amiibo is Nintendo’s line of wireless communications and storage protocol toys and cards for use with the Nintendo 3DS and Wii
It seems like an age since we first heard of Killer Queen Black back in March 2019, and the initial idea to launch in Q4 2019 has long but passed. But there’s good news – Killer Queen Black will be launching on Xbox in January, and it’ll be found dropping into Xbox Game Pass for
Update: The Kickstarter is now live, with a goal of £25,000. If you’ve got a spare £1,500, you can secure yourself an Executive Producer credit on the final film. For £500, an Associate Producer credit awaits – we imagine the £28 tier will be the most popular, which will get you a digital copy of
Respawn Entertainment‘s Senior Game Designer, Daniel Klein, has said that a lot of developers are becoming increasingly reluctant to interact with fans on social media due to toxic behavior. In a lengthy post on the Apex Legends subreddit, Klein gave some harrowing examples of the kind of abuse he and his family have personally suffered
By Dom Peppiatt, Monday, 7 December 2020 15:57 GMT It looks like the Xbox Game Pass Twitter account is once again teasing games, and this time Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy fans are paying close attention. A teasing reveals of the likes of Rainbow Six Siege and Control via cryptic tweets, it looks like the
Chronos: Before The Ashes reviewA substandard soulslike that’s actually a port of the VR original. I’d say you’re better off ditching this version and getting your Oculus on. Developer: Gunfire Games, THQ Nordic Publisher: THQ Nordic Release: Out now On: Windows From: Steam Price: £25/€27/$27 I think Chronos: Before The Ashes is very much okay.
Take up the mantle of The Luminary and join a unique cast of loyal companions in the acclaimed Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows 10 PC. Marking 34 years since the first Dragon Quest game released (originally known as Dragon
In a recent video by SEGA Europe to celebrate the esteemed company’s 60th anniversary, Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi was interviewed. He spoke about Nintendo platforms both past and present and said that he personally believes that while the Nintendo Switch appeals to a wide ranging age group, the company mainly caters to the kids
Activision Blizzard has sued streaming giant Netflix for poaching former CFO, Spencer Neumann, who was fired for violating the terms of his contract in January 2019. Activision’s intent to fire Neumann after a brief stint as CFO was revealed in a regulatory filing. Shortly afterwards, Netflix announced that it had hired Neumann. The company apparently
Ryan McCaffrey reviews the Xbox Series S, Microsoft’s intriguing entry-level, all-digital next-gen console that offers a basic next-gen package but suffers mightily in the storage department. IGN’s Xbox Series S review covers our first impressions, reactions, the new Xbox Series S user interface, Xbox Series S gameplay performance, and so much more. For more next-gen
Two-headed doggo? Check. Fantastical worlds? Double check. Some of the most fun puzzles you’re likely to find in gaming? Triple check. PHOGS! comes to the market with a whole host of brilliant cooperative opportunities in tow, ensuring that it is able to deliver a gaming experience that will see a huge smile beaming across your
This weekend, Nintendo held its Splatoon 2 North American Open. Although a livestream was planned for the finals, it ended up getting cancelled due to “unexpected executional challenges”. There were no further details, but some fans seem to think they might know what’s going on… In a post over on the Smash Bros. subreddit, it’s
By Dom Peppiatt, Sunday, 6 December 2020 15:27 GMT The Lord of the Rings Online MMO title may be getting a far-reaching graphics update by 2022, a new presentation has suggested. According to information presented during an investor’s meeting (thanks PCGamesN), the MMORPG game appears to be in line for a suite of visuals updates
A report by MediaRadar (via AdAge) has revealed that Sony outspent Microsoft three to one on launch ads for the PlayStation 5. In the month ahead of the launch of their respective consoles and immediately thereafter, Microsoft spent about $5 million on ads for the Xbox Series X and S, whereas Sony spent $15 million on PS5
This is the RPS Advent Calendar, in which we reveal one of our favourite PC games of 2020 on each day. Head back to the calendar to open another door. It’s day six in our countdown of the best games of 2020, and if you fail to open this door, what lies behind it might
The Game Awards kick off next week and with it comes the celebration of our favorite titles of the year as well as a few surprises for fans to enjoy. Geoff Keighley has been dropping teaser after teaser, including the confirmation that we’ll be getting a new look at Dragon Age 4 from BioWare following an
The next generation of Madden NFL 21 on Xbox Series X|S is here! Fueled by real-world Next Gen Stats and authentic new environments inside NFL stadiums, you can experience it all starting today, December 4. Chock full of new features like the integration of Next Gen Stats and a new replay system, plus star-driven play
The Game Awards creator and presenter Geoff Keighley has tweeted this evening that former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime will be presenting at this year’s The Game Awards. It’s not clear which part of the show he will be presenting, but it will certainly be good to see Reggie back in action. The Game
Korean studio NPIXEL has announced an epic space fantasy MMORPG for consoles, PC, and mobile devices. Chrono Odyssey is expected to release in 2022, with a test planned for 2021. Check out a trailer below. [embedded content] Chrono Odyssey will transport players to a vast world with immersive stories. The game follows the journey of a
Reviewed by Cam Shea on Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox, PlayStation 4/5, PC, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia. “Immortals Fenyx Rising gives us a gorgeous world to explore, filled with mythological beasts, deities, and powers to wield. Its combat is satisfying, with plenty of choice in upgrades, while its central characters, comedy, and
Clicker games come in many different forms; just look at how vastly dissimilar the top-down strategic Lord of the Click is when compared to the bizarre serving of clicker action in Mr. Massagy: Mayo Edition. The latest addition to the genre on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Car Demolition Clicker, basically makes a whole
Nintendo Life For much of this year, Nintendo’s latest entry in the Animal Crossing series has been a safe space for many Switch owners who have started a new life on Tom Nook’s deserted island. Today marks 15 years exactly since the brilliant DS entry first arrived in North America, so it’s the perfect time
An old man in Northern Spain claims to have a direct line to the divine, and you’re off to see if he’s legit. Interview With The Whisperer, a free short story from the creators of The Red Strings Club and The Bookshelf Limbo, is a wonderfully intimate conversation with a distracted old man and –
Thanks to its new “shared ecosystem,” the Call of Duty franchise has set a new record by raking in more than $3 billion for Activision over the last 12 months. In a press release, the publisher also highlighted Black Ops Cold War‘s record-setting launch, and revealed that over 200 million people played Call of Duty
A racist line in the upcoming Monster Hunter movie has Chinese audiences rightfully upset. Monster Hunter World is facing the ire of upset audiences due to a controversial comment in the new film. The Monster Hunter film already has fans of the franchise cautious. The modern military elements mixed with the iconography of the game
We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you
Xbox Series X should be a perfectly fine wired alternative to the Xbox Series X controller. Trading wireless convenience for reduced lag and an app full of customization options, it’s meant to be a controller for players who sweat the details. Unfortunately, the controller doesn’t live up to that standard. With squishy triggers and an
ReedPop and Penny Arcade have announced that PAX is returning next year assuming the coronavirus pandemic is under control. The two companies have announced dates for PAX East in Boston, PAX West in Seattle, and PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia. However, PAX South won’t be returning next year. Polygon has mentioned that other PAX conventions and PAX