gaming

As the release of the 9th generation of Pokémon games nears with the upcoming launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, yet another trailer for the game has been shared. Recently, Grafaiai, the Toxic Monkey Pokémon, was revealed following the announcement of the Terastal phenomenon, the new battle mechanic for this generation that allows Pokémon to switch types during battle. Now, the Pokémon Company has shown off new version exclusive Pokémon and unique game features in its latest trailer. Within the first fifteen seconds of the trailer, three new Pokémon are revealed – Klawf, Armarouge and Ceruledge. Klawf serves as yet another crab-inspired Pokémon and introduces a new ability to the game, Anger Shell, which triggers an effect similar to the move Shell Smash when the Pokémon’s HP drops...

At the end of last month, Sony began selling an updated version of the PlayStation 5, expected to hit Japan September 15 and the rest of the world at a later date, the CFI-1200 PS5 features a significant weight drop. The sale of the new console came shortly after the company announced a price increase for the PS5 set to hit much of the world due to global inflation. Thanks to a teardown of the new CFI-1200 Sony PlayStation 5 by YouTuber Austin Evans, we learn that the console is more efficient with an estimated 10 percent reduced power consumption. Sony was able to achieve the feat with a smaller heatsink, reworked motherboard, and shrunken internal packaging, though the PS5 delivers roughly the same noise and heat output. Evans theorizes that consumers will be paying less for electricity ...

Shortly after releasing an exclusive look at the game’s new revamped combat mechanics with Game Informer, Sony and Santa Monica Studio have now tapped to release another look at God of War: Ragnarok‘s gameplay, this time focusing on Krato’s elemental moves. Just like the lead combat designers Mihir Sheth and Denny Yeh explained previously, one of the biggest changes to the way the Olympian can take down his foes is to infuse the weapon he’s wielding with either ice or fire. With the Leviathan Axe, Kratos will be able to channel Frost Awaken to make his attacks stronger and slow down enemies, while the Blades of Chaos can channel a fiery Whiplash that’ll set opponents ablaze for some damage over time. There are also updates for both Stonewall Sheild and Dauntless Sheild that gives the ...

Almost two years after its release, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally getting its first proper expansion from CD Projekt Red, but you’re going to have to own a next-gen console or PC to play it. Just like the full game, the new Phantom Liberty DLC is also set in the crime-ridden Night City, where you’ll continue to play as V alongside Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand in what’s dubbed a spy thriller adventure. The task involves espionage work for the New United States of America, although other details revolving around the story remain scarce at this point. Most notably though, CD Projekt Red has decided to keep the expansion exclusive to next-gen platforms, meaning those on the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will not be able to play it. On top of Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2077 will ...

More than a year after announcing the game and months of closed beta testing, Gundam Evolution has finally received a release date from Bandai Namco Entertainment. The new team-based FPS title plays very similarly to Blizzard‘s fan-favorite Overwatch, featuring two teams of six Mobile Suits that will try to eliminate each other while capturing objectives. There’ll be timed respawns so you won’t get kicked out immediately after a death, but there’s also a countdown timer for objectives. At launch, there’ll be 12 different Gundam units to choose from, all of which are iconic in their own right, ranging from RX-78-2, Guntank, and GM to Sazabi, Zaku II, Dom Trooper, Turn A Gundam and even Barbatos. As you play through the three current game modes of Point Capture, Domination and Dest...

Rockstar Games could be ending support for Grand Theft Auto V. Penning a short note with a new “Thank You” page on the website, the video game publishers shared their gratitude for the love GTA V and GTA Online have both received for the past nine years. “Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online represent the combined efforts of our global team over many years,” the note read. “We want to acknowledge and thank everyone who has contributed to these games, from their original launch in 2013 all the way through to present day.” Although Rockstar Games did not confirm this, the successful porting of both GTA V and GTA Online to new-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S earlier this March, along with the news that it is working on GTA VI, could suggest that the developer...

Sony‘s PlayStation 5 continues to be a difficult find for gaming enthusiasts everywhere. While this is the case, the gaming company shows no signs of stopping, releasing a customization option for the console, set to arrive later this Fall. Gearing up for the Fall season, Sony is releasing the Gray Camouflage collection for the PS5. The customization pack includes a set of new plates for the console, as well as the ones for the matching DualSense controller and Pulse headset. The muted grey camouflage design offers a fresher and more contemporary feel to the iconic console. As a nod to the PlayStation Shapes, fans can see them subtly incorporated into the patterned design. Those looking to order the new Gray Camouflage collection can pre-order starting on September 15. As for the DualSense...