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John Mamais, head of CD Projekt RED’s Krakow office, has said that adding microtransactions to a game after launch is a “bad idea” but he understands why companies are tempted to make that decision. Speaking to GameSpot during PAX Australia 2019, Mamais said: I think it’s a bad idea to do microtransactions after you release a

Mega Man’s original soundtracks have been guiding fans through difficult challenges for decades. Now the soundtracks from Mega Man 1-11 are being collected in one beautifully packaged boxset, thanks to Laced Records. Seriously, this Limited Edition collection looks nothing short of stunning. The gorgeous artwork that adorns the packaging serves as the icing on the

Next week’s got something for everyone — especially if you’re interested in outer space exploration, madcap party game compilations, or lo-fi mystery-solvin’. Outer Wilds makes the jump to PS4, offering a mysterious universe for players to explore in 22-minute loops. I’m trying to go into this one as blind as possible so forgive me if

In recent months, Kojima has been more forthcoming with details about Death Stranding’s gameplay systems. Earlier this year, for instance, he teased that the title wouldn’t feature a typical game over state. In addition, during Tokyo Game Show 2019, the Creative Director explained how the “Like” system will function. Now, even more details about both have

Last week, we asked you to tread into the magical world of the newly released Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. From wintery slopes to flowing midnight skies, you shared your fantastical moments using #PS4share and #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: Mondingus shared a snow-filled cliffside. Light shines into a cobbled courtyard in this share

Electronic Arts is celebrating FIFA 20 reaching 10 million players by rewarding everyone with in-game goodies this month. Everyone who logs in by October 17th will get 8,000 Volta Coins to use for customization, along with new Squad Building Challenges. The annualized soccer game has hit a number of impressive milestones aside from its massive player

Sony is back at it yet again with another big PSN sale, this time with discounts across WB published games on the PlayStation Store. You’ll find savings on some of the publisher’s most popular games, like Mortal Kombat 11, Hitman 2, Batman Arkham: Collection, and a slew of LEGO games. You’ll also find discounts across

In Frostpunk, you rule the last city on Earth and lead the people on a path to survival through a never-ending winter. We mixed up a Victorian setting with steam-powered machinery, and gameplay is all about managing resources, building and expanding the city, and making thought-provoking decisions that could determine the course of civilization. Making

The latest title from Krafton Game Union has arrived. Mistover is a roguelike dungeon crawler RPG and it’s out today for PlayStation 4. Players who have been following us since we first announced the game have described Mistover as an “anime Darkest Dungeon,” which we think captures the game’s look and feel. With a cast

Amazing news, everyone: the awesome throwback adventure A Knight’s Quest is out today on PlayStation 4! Taking inspiration from a whole host of classic adventure titles, A Knight’s Quest is a perfect blend of old-school puzzling and modern-day visuals. Players fill the shiny metal boots of Rusty, a fresh-faced new knight who manages to start

Today marks the release of Spirit Hunter: NG, the spiritual sequel to last year’s Spirit Hunter: Death Mark. Take a look behind the scenes of the terrifying new visual novel adventure in our exclusive Q&A with Experience CEO Hajime Chikami. What are the major differences between Spirit Hunter: Death Mark and Spirit Hunter: NG? Hajime

We are edging closer to the abyss, as Moons of Madness is due to launch on PlayStation 4 on January 21. The cosmic horror game combines Lovecraftian themes with Mars exploration and has already been labeled by IGN as “one of the scariest looking games we’ve ever seen.” You play as Shane Newehart, engineer on

After Hideo Kojima left Konami in 2015, many wondered what the developer would do next. Despite his family wanting him to retire, Kojima decided to start his own studio, Kojima Productions, which would go on to develop the upcoming Death Stranding. But his studio almost didn’t come to be. Even being a prolific game developer

If you’ve been looking for another souls-like to fill up your time, then there’s another coming soon. Dark Devotion, an indie 2D take on the genre, will be arriving on PlayStation 4 on October 24th. Made specifically to be incredibility atmospheric, Dark Devotion puts you in the shoes of a Templar exploring a fallen temple.

Greetings everyone! It’s your old pal Sam Marshall, Composer of the music of Concrete Genie. With Concrete Genie recently releasing on PlayStation 4, I’d like to share a few fun facts about the music in this wonderful game. The Musical Themes In the early days of the project, I went through a concept music phase

Naughty Dog recently let a group of fortunate players go hands on with The Last of Us Part II. During the hours-long session we got to know Ellie’s more mature, vulnerable side, as well as her capacity for brutality. The dizzying highs of the sequel’s stunning visuals and captivating storytelling are matched by the guttural

September 2019’s top downloaded PlayStation Store games were comprised of a healthy mix of new and old. New titles like NHL 20, FIFA 20, and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered managed to make a splash, while old favorites like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto V, and Marvel’s Spider-Man continued to generate traction.

Open-world exploration game Outer Wilds landed on the PC and Xbox One earlier this year. Until a couple of weeks ago, it was unknown whether the Mobius Digital title would ever see the light of day on the PlayStation 4. In late September, a Korean Game Rating for Outer Wilds suggested a PS4 version was

Special Ops marks the return of one of the series’ most-beloved game modes. In Modern Warfare, the cooperative-focused mode is reimagined as a collection of expansive, interconnected Operations against a new threat stemming from the Eastern Hemisphere. In Special Ops, players will assemble into strike teams of four to execute multi-phased objectives, which together will

Welcome back! NBA 2K20, Borderlands 3, and FIFA 20 topped last month’s PS4 charts, but our old pals Minecraft, Madden, and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered had great months, too. Note: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne landed in the DLC / Expansions chart, but we crunched the numbers and found that it would have taken the #4

Imagine if your best friends lived on the pages of a sketchbook or the walls of an abandoned coastal town. Imagine drawing your brush across a surface, and not just bringing the image into existence, but actually bringing it to life. Imagine being able to quite literally push back darkness and negativity with light, positivity,

What better way to celebrate a game’s music than to see it performed by a live orchestra? That’s exactly what’s happening with the NieR series in 2020. NieR:Orchestra Concert re: 12018 will bring you a full symphony orchestra and chorus with music from the beloved games, with one date in the United States, one in the UK,

Hey. It’s me again, Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty and co-founder of Squanch Games. Man. A lot has happened since we last spoke. I got a free sample of granola at the grocery store, got some other free samples of food, I found a cool flat rock, and my game, Trover Saves The

As we count down the days until the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the sixteenth installment of the epic series, we are thrilled to reveal a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 Pro bundle launching alongside it on October 25. Arriving just in time for the holiday season, this new bundle features

Our latest software update for PlayStation 4, version 7.00, is launching this week worldwide. This update includes new functionality to key system features including Party and Remote Play features. We revealed a number of features included in the newly enhanced Party prior to its beta earlier this summer, and here are all of the details

First announced in December 2018 during the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, HypeTrain Digital’s survival action-adventure The Wild Eight is set for release on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sometime in early 2020. The announcement comes as the game prepares for launch on Steam following a successful early access period. Check out a trailer below.

Crystal Dynamics’ Lead Combat Designer, Vince Napoli, has said that the newly revealed Marvel’s Avengers character, Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, possesses melee combat abilities unlike any other fighter in the game. Kamala’s move set has her stretching her polymorphic abilities to the limit, enabling her to create dynamic attack arcs. Napoli explained: Of all the heroes

Ubisoft has announced that it’ll be introducing major updates to The Division 2‘s user inventory and interface with Episode 2/Title Update 6. The developer plans to add more loadout options, improve gear management, and introduce new ways to navigate inventories. Here’s an overview of what’s coming: More loadouts: We are excited to announce more loadouts coming

Despite all the negativity that often surrounds the Call of Duty franchise, it continues to be the game industry’s best-selling title year after year, with 2019’s Modern Warfare expected to be yet another feather in Activision’s cap. But who exactly will be buying the upcoming title? According to analytics firm Newzoo, “Ultimate Gamers” are most

Funko is producing more Spyro figures, and they are not related to Skylanders. Instead, the adorable purple dragon has returned to the spotlight in his own right, thanks to last year’s celebrated release of Spyro Reignited Trilogy. For now, Funko plans to unleash three new figures based on the world of dragons. Spyro, of course,