It looks like the PlayStation 5 might have backward compatibility, after all. According to Push Square, Sony has filed a patent for a mechanism to run legacy software -- which could point to the PS5 being able to run past PlayStation titles.
Read MoreHeads up, BioWare fans. The Anthem open demo is now live, which means the public at large can now experience a few story missions, activities, and Javelin types on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Read MoreWe reported a few days back about a groundswell of support for Scooby-Doo's Shaggy to join the Mortal Kombat 11 roster. And we told you about the game's director, Ed Boon, seemingly shutting the idea down on Twitter. But it seems Boon isn't ready to let the joke die just yet.
Read MoreWe felt pretty good about Darksiders: Warmastered Edition coming to Switch yesterday after THQ Nordic accidentally leaked its trailer. But we didn't want to come right out and say it was definitely happening. We wanted to be sure. And now we are.
Read MoreAnother Nintendo game is getting delayed, though fans might not be quite as brokenhearted about this one. According to GameSpot, Mario Kart Tour -- a mobile game take on the series -- won't release in the first few months of this year, as previously announced.
Read MoreThe Game Pass library just keeps growing. After adding a slew of titles to the service earlier this month, Microsoft topped off January with one final game: 2014's Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
Read MoreHey PlayStation fans -- it's almost the end of the month, which means you're just a few days away from downloading a slew of new titles for the PS4, PS3, and PS Vita, courtesy of PlayStation Plus.
Read MoreResident Evil 2 is reborn in gory glory. There's a lot of little complexities to be had in this reimagining of the classic, however, and the game leaves quite a bit up to the player to discover along the way. We've got you covered with a few tips that'll hopefully get you out of Raccoon City alive.
Read MoreIt's sometimes said that everyone has a dark side. Does Shaggy from Scooby-Doo have enough of one to join the brutal, bone-crunching cast of Mortal Kombat 11? A Change.org petition seem to think so. And now that the petition's picked up steam, Mortal Kombat 11 director Ed Boon has issued a response.
Read MoreLooking to stock up on PlayStation 4 games? You can do so for a fairly low price thanks to the latest indie promotion from Humble Bundle, which offers nine PS4 titles that can either be purchased in tiers or as one giant $15 package.
Read MoreIt's been a while, but Quantic Dream is once again becoming a multi-platform developer. The studio is hard at work creating a game engine that is compatible across all platforms, which means players on PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch have a shot at seeing a new Quantic Dream game.
Read MoreSo you've finally encountered Mr. X, the hulking figure who barely seems to fit through the hallways and doors of Resident Evil 2. And you're probably wondering -- how do you shake this guy? Can you kill him? We have the answer here.
Read MoreWe're nearing the start of another month, so you know what that means -- more Xbox Live Games with Gold. In February, subscribers can look forward to the following titles: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Assassin's Creed Rogue, Super Bomberman R, and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy.
Read MoreAssassin's Creed 3 spends a lot of time in Boston and New York City, two of America's most storied port cities. And hey, speaking of ports, it looks like Assassin's Creed 3 is getting another one -- this time to the Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreAnthem's VIP demo weekend didn't go so well, but there's good news for those who took part -- and VIPs who might not have jumped in. When the public demo opens this Friday, every javelin will be available to use for those who pre-ordered the game, or those who subscribe to EA or Origin Access.
Read MoreBad news for Metroid fans who were hoping to see a new entry in the series this year. Polygon is reporting that Nintendo is restarting development on Metroid Prime 4, taking the project away from its current team and handing it to Retro Studios, which made the original Metroid Prime Trilogy.
Read MoreThe Epic Games Store just started giving away The Jackbox Party Pack for free, and you know what that means --the store has unveiled the next title (via GameSpot) slated for a free download come Feb. 7.
Read MoreKingdom Hearts is one of the most popular JRPG franchises ever. How did a blend of Disney and Final Fantasy become one of the industry's hottest properties?
Read MoreIt wasn't difficult to see this coming. Anthem's VIP demo, which allows pre-order customers and EA/Origin Access subscribers to play a vertical slice of the game, is now live as of 12 p.m. ET. And people are having a really hard time getting in.
Read MoreThe Kingdom Hearts franchise made a name for itself as an action RPG set in the wondrous worlds of Disney, but it goes far deeper than this simple premise implies. The franchise weaves one of the most convoluted tales in gaming history, told across eleven games and one feature-length movie.
Read MoreEpic Games unveiled the Epic Games Store, issuing a real challenge to Steam's throne. If Epic can leverage its considerable power and stay true to its word, Steam might have a legitimate competitor. That's good for everyone — except for Valve, of course.
Read MoreIf you've never jumped into a Monster Hunter game before, now's the time. GameStop is selling new copies of Monster Hunter: World for $20 -- perhaps the cheapest the game's ever been.
Read MoreThe end of an era is upon us. According to Game Informer, we're just under a week away from the Wii Shop closing down, effectively ending all digital downloads for Nintendo's Wii console.
Read MoreThose purchasing the Starlink Nintendo Switch starter pack from Best Buy are missing something rather important: the game itself.
Read MoreBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch is an impressive bit of work, but not everything about Netflix's interactive experience is perfect. The whole project has been a bit divisive — especially in the realm of Black Mirror episodes — with extremely wide ranging takes on its effectiveness.
Read Morethere are definitely some glaring logical holes in Red Dead Redemption 2. In some cases, characters just do things that don't quite add up. In others, you have to suspend disbelief a little bit for plot points to land. And we can't let them go.
Read MoreFrom RPGs to horror to point-and-click adventures, Steam provides gamers with a perfect platform to discover new games from established studios and up-and-coming indie developers alike without completely draining their bank accounts.
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