Tag: Console Gaming
Nintendo blocks European retailers from selling digital codes for first-party games
In a statement sent to Nintendo Life, the company said that Nintendo will no longer allow retailers in Europe to sell codes for first-party games. This means that anyone looking to download a game published by Nintendo would be required to purchase either a physical copy or the download directly from the publisher. “After careful
Nintendo say Switch shortage should be over soon
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting from the novel coronavirus has spread globally, and had a massive economic impact. For video games, the effect was pronounced and immediate. Games were getting delayed left and right. Game conventions were being pushed back. For disappointed and eager Nintendo fans, this meant that Switch console production was shut down,
Xbox Lockhart all but confirmed for next gen
Xbox Lockhart has had more details confirmed after gamers dug through the new XDK, uncovering performance profiles for the new hardware. The confirmation comes from snooping in the SDK for the Xbox platform, specifically the patch notes for the release this month. It seems Microsoft is busy laying the groundwork for the next generation of
xCloud moving to Xbox Series X in 2021
A lot of people are excited about the sudden growth of cloud-based gaming in 2020. And with the upcoming release of the Xbox Series X, it seems fans of console gaming are getting more reasons to be excited too. And not only the growth of a new Xbox console becoming more appealing to gamers, but
Does Star Wars: Squadrons support cross-play
EA and Motive Studios have teamed up on the spiritual successor to the iconic Rogue Squadron games, with the newly announced Star Wars: Squadrons. The new game features a full campaign and online mode, offering Star Wars fans the ideal dogfighting experience. After years of waiting, first-person dogfighting hits a new high in 2020. Squadrons
Developer of Abzu announces new PS5 title, The Pathless
The Pathless is a new adventure game from Giant Squid, the team behind indie hit Abzu. With the same stylish flair from their earlier game, Giant Squid looks to be going for an even more over-the-top feel this time around. The player takes on the role of a crafty adventure on a long journey with
How does PlayStation 5 backward compatibility work?
Sony just announced a bunch of games for the PS5. During the reveal event this week, a lot of gamers were asking for more details about PlayStation 5 backward compatibility. The new PlayStation 5 has a massive library of games already, with more than a dozen already confirmed. This was pretty exciting, but there’s a
How to preorder the PlayStation 5
Sony has finally revealed the PS5. The new PlayStation 5 has a massive library of games already, with more than a dozen already announced today. Including a full remaster of the classic Demon’s Souls. With the bunch of cool new games and sequels, players should be really excited to get their hands on the new
Does Destiny 2 support Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X?
With all the Destiny 2 news floating around today, including the reveal of Xbox Series X and PS5 ports, there’s a lot of excitement. So not only will fans be getting full story expansions well into the future, we’re getting cooler graphics too. Bungie will be bringing the game to new platforms starting this year
Xbox Series X will support HDR and quick-resume for backwards compatible games
Xbox Series X HDR and quick-resume will be a part of the library for all games, including those that are backward-compatible. “Not only should gamers be able to play all of these games from the past, but they should play better than ever before,” Jason Ronald, a member of the Xbox Series X team, wrote
Do you have storage space in Minecraft Dungeons?
There’s a ton of different loot in Minecraft Dungeons. As you explore a variety of the different zones in the game, you will uncover a bunch of items. Each item has its own various stats and usefulness. But it also has its own rarity. There’s common and epic loot for example. So as you get
Does Civilization VI have cross-play?
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is a turn-based strategy game that has the player controlling a nation attempting to build power. The various civilizations on the hex-based map developer their economies and train their militaries for the eventual wars for dominance. Diplomacy and careful strategy are a big part of the game. The game is available
Minecraft sales surpass 200 million, 126 million players monthly
Minecraft has come along way since its early days as a humble clone of Infiniminer. Mojang Studios announced that Minecraft has topped 200 million sales in its lifetime, with those same Minecraft sales being helped along with more than 126 million players jumping into the game each month. The current novel coronavirus pandemic has helped of course, but
Nintendo files lawsuits to battle Switch hackers
Nintendo Switch hackers have had a major bit of bad news today as Nintendo has renewed their offensive against the hobby. Switch hackers have long been a part of the homebrew scene, helping to crack copy protection for games in some cases, while others were just interested in modding the console. Nintendo of America filed
Will Fortnite be a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launch title?
Fortnite is a huge game and a massive explosion in the popularity of its genre has led to a lot of people wanting to jump in. And it may the perfect time to jump onto the battle bus with the upcoming release of the next-generation game consoles. Sony and Microsoft both have a huge incentive,
Star Wars Episode I: Racer Delayed
Star Wars Episode I: Racer, a full remaster of the classic N64 and PC game from 1999, has been delayed again. The game originally debuted in 1999 and found a surprising amount of success in that time period. Perhaps due to the fact that the resurgence of the Star Wars franchise led to a glut
Nintendo Switch shortage continues as parts still in short supply
2020 may well be the worst year yet to try and buy a Nintendo Switch. Even with the explosive success of titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, consoles are notoriously hard to find. And it appears that the Nintendo Switch shortage may be much worse than the infamous Wii supply problems from years ago. It
Xbox Series X won’t mandate 60 FPS output
Microsoft previously said that the Xbox Series X would offer a new standard of performance and visual quality for the next generation of consoles. During the runup to the reveal of the new console, Microsoft touted 8K resolution and 120 FPS as major selling points. Many knew that they were likely overselling a bit, as
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 coming in September
The return of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise has been a thing that fans equally dreaded and were excited about. We’re far from the heyday of the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 that saw the original release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and seeing a remaster come back into the fray is weird, but some
Ninjala is delayed until June
Ninjala, the free-to-play brawler for the Switch, has been delayed by the developer. “Although we are working hard to launch Ninjala and release it to our fans, the health and safety of our employees is paramount. We apologize to our Ninjala fans who were eagerly anticipating its launch, and we ask for your understanding as we work
Best ways to farm Plastids in Warframe (2020)
Free Warframe Platinum The crafting and resource systems in Warframe are remarkably complex. The amount of farming and crafting you will have to do is both crazy, but just enough to not be thoroughly overwhelming. Gathering resources often requires targeting specific enemies or nodes on the Star Chart. So for players, both new and old,
“Optimized for Series X” logo will detail which games work best on Xbox Series X
It looks like Microsoft won’t be dropping support Xbox One and the Xbox One X for any reason, at least for now. The company recently held its first major reveal of games on the new Xbox Series X. And much like the Xbox One X, Microsoft will be using a certain label to let gamers
We finally know why Nintendo uses Friend Codes
The Friend Code, a Nintendo creation that both sets it apart from other console makers and has annoyed many gamers. Adding friends and fellow gamers to your friends list on non-Nintendo platforms has always been pretty simple. If you played with someone you liked, sending them a friend request was pretty direct. Adding people you
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