The Callisto Protocol, the upcoming survival horror game from Striking Distance Studios, is no longer set in the PUBG universe. Instead, it’ll inhabit a separate continuity.The Callisto Protocol is no longer attached to the PUBG brandWhen Striking Distance Studios announced The Callisto Protocol at The Game Awards 2020, it was met with enthusiasm. However, it also perplexed viewers that it was somehow supposed to tie into the PUBG: Battleground universe. This was confusing because there isn’t really a PUBG universe. The game has some lore that Krafton added after the fact through websites and trailers. However, the game itself doesn’t…
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Resistance: Retribution is rumored to be coming to the PS Plus Classics collection in the future after the game was rated for PS5 and PS4 in Korea. The PSP game would be joining fellow Bend Studio titles Syphon Filter and Days Gone in the PS Plus games list with more expected to come at a later date.When will Resistance: Retribution join PS Plus Classics?Bend Studio reportedly has several titles set to join the PS Plus Classics catalog. Resistance: Retribution is the most recent of these, being rated by the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea for both PS5 and…
Sony has revealed that over 20 “major” PSVR 2 launch games have been confirmed from both first-party and third-party developers, during an investor relations presentation headed by Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan. While some of these games have already been announced by several developers, many are still unknown or have been revealed but with no name.What some of the 20+ PSVR 2 launch games might beThrough a slide in the presentation (shown above) entitled “PS VR2: New Levels of Immersion,” Sony boldly suggests that Horizon: Call of the Mountain will be one of the launch games for PSVR 2.…
Final Fantasy 14 Newfound Adventure Patch 6.11a has been released today, making changes to the battle system in PvP and Crystalline Conflict. One of the more prominent main changes, though, was the removal of automatic logouts for players who had been inactive for 30 minutes in all areas.Final Fantasy 14 Update 6.11a Patch NotesFinal Fantasy 14 patch 6.11a was released today, May 24. The update was only a small one to sort out gameplay issues and bugs arising from the introduction of Newfound Adventure last month, although the most notable change suggests server congestion may finally be beginning to ease.…
It’s now Tuesday and we’re moving ever closer to the upcoming PS5 restocks in the US. For those in the UK, restock opportunities are already here and detailed further down this page. After a dry spell, it’s finally time for those hunting for PS5s to get excited again. Here is the latest info in the PSLS PS5 Restock Update for May 24, 2022.Which US stores have PS5 stock for today, May 24?US PS5 Console Restock UpdateFor today, May 24, retailers are reportedly preparing for some big PS5 drops. These include Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop. Expect all of these…
Can any game take on the three-month-old Elden Ring? It may not have been developer Massive Work Studio’s intention to go toe-to-toe with such a genre-defining game, but that’s exactly what occurred with its May 20th release. We erased countless timelines during our time with this Soulslike-in-space RPG, and have our Dolmen PS5 review ready now.Runs AlrightDolmen runs on the Unreal Engine 4, which does an excellent job of keeping the action fluid. It also helps that this isn’t a graphically intense game. While the setting is different as you start on a space station and transition to more varied…
Video game influencers may now get in the trouble for promoting fake or misleading reviews and/or not disclosing paid endorsements or sponsored content. The United States’ Federal Trade Commission has proposed strengthening advertising guidelines against manipulated reviews, and has especially warned marketers who are behind stealth advertisements targeted towards children.Video game influencers have gained popularity in recent yearsFrom Electronic Arts to Activision, major game publishers have turned to influencers in recent years to promote their video games. “We’re updating the guides to crack down on fake reviews and other forms of misleading marketing, and we’re warning marketers on stealth advertising that…
Here’s your annual reminder that Final Fantasy-inspired PlayStation-exclusive Lost Soul Aside is still alive and well, and it’s still in development for the PS5 and PS4, though that might change when the PS6 releases. Jokes aside, the game’s official Twitter account has published an interview with game director Yang Bing, who was once just a solo developer working on a personal project that caught Sony’s eye.Lost Soul Aside is funded by Sony as part of China Hero ProjectIt didn’t take long for Sony to pick up Lost Soul Aside. Bing showed off his impressive project in August 2016 and by October,…
Rumblings of a PlayStation State of Play have intensified following rumors that a PSVR 2 event might take place “very soon” as Sony plans to showcase the device in a “substantial” way after its GDC 2022 appearance. That’s according to journalist and insider Jeff Grubb, who also thinks it’s likely that the device will release this holiday or very early next week – the latter of which is in line with previous reports of a Q1 2023 release.A PSVR 2 event might take place in JuneWe recently heard reports that Sony, like quite a few other video game companies, plans to…
Ukraine developer Frogwares has announced they have a new project in development, although it is not the project they intended to make right now. Project Palianytsia is a game that will mix horror and mystery and is in its very early stages. However, Frogwares wants it to act as a symbol that the studio can still continue despite the current situation, as well as “a clear middle finger” to Russia.What we know about Project PalianytsiaProject Palianytsia is a “mix of eldritch horror coupled with Victorian-era mystery” that is meant to appeal to fans of the developer’s previous games, The Sinking…