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The PSP was Sony’s first foray into competing with Nintendo’s dominance over the handheld gaming market. While it was not as successful as the Nintendo DS, it was a great piece of hardware in its own right with a noteworthy library. We’re just sad its successor, the PS Vita was not as well received. Many of the console’s best games have already been ported to other consoles, either around the same time on the PS2 or years later on the PS3 and PS4....

Demand for horror games sprang in the year of coronavirus, and in-line with the law of supply & demand, prices for retro horror rose in kind. Suddenly, gaming aficionados who were accustomed to affordable older second-hand games were left without their normal fix. Luckily, digital and indie distribution allows savvy consumers to bypass the trappings of limited supply. As prices for older Resident Evil and Silent Hill titles return to normal, gamers are well-served by turning to digital platforms such as Itch....

As the inciting incident for the Soulsborne franchise, Demon’s Souls’ original PS3 release allowed the game to form a cult following based on its old school approach to difficulty. While about as hard as the average Dark Souls game, Demon’s Souls was never unfair, just obscure – a notion BluePoint Games have translated over to the PS5 remake. Demon’s Souls’ challenge comes not from artificial difficulty, but by hiding mechanical nuances in plain sight – a now staple of FromSoftware’s design....

Getting the best experience out of Scarlet Nexus’ first few hours requires some tips. For example, there are certain skills in the Brain Map for Yuito and Kasane that should be bought before everything else. One of these skills is Rebound which allows these heroes to get up quickly after getting knocked down. Then there are tips that only those who have beaten and/or mastered the game would know about. Some may seem obvious to those who discovered them early but others may be a bit more obscure....

Steel-type Pokémon are often a mystery because they shouldn’t usually be alive since their bodies are usually made up completely of steel, lacking any apparent organs or other biological processes. This makes Steel-types strange when compared to most other typings in the franchise. Some Steel-type Pokémon have extremely unique designs and abilities, but that doesn’t change the fact that they are strange and don’t make very much sense. It is arguable that a lot of the creatures shouldn’t even be classified as Pokémon in the first place since they don’t seem to be biologically alive....

With the latest rush of indie game development, one of the most popular styles of the last few years has been replicating the retro style. Gamers are constantly fascinated with nostalgia and revisiting the games of their youth, so what better way to appeal to this player base than by giving them new games that look and feel like what they grew up with? Some of the most well-received releases of the last few years have been retro-style games, due to the implementation of time-tested ideas paired with modern-day innovations that drastically improve the entire formula....

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is a fantastic game. When it was announced I didn’t think I wanted another game in the franchise, because Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception ended so well and then Uncharted 4 proved me wrong. It looks astonishing on the PS4, plays the best it ever has, and continues that cinematic thrilling narrative we all love. With that said, it’s not without faults. While it does everything spectacularly well, it’s still just another Uncharted game going through the usual highs and lows....

Boss fights are almost as old as video games themselves, but while most land somewhere between mild annoyances and controller throwing exercises, a few are just plain terrifying. There are some bosses we truly dread facing, not because of the challenge they pose, but because they stalk the shadows, are seemingly invincible, or look and sound like the things of nightmares. While this is a list that mostly includes bosses from horror games, that alone wasn’t a prerequisite for inclusion....

The time has finally come for Call of Duty fans to close the book on one chapter, in this case the chapter on Ghosts, and move onto the next. Yes, the final DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts is only a few days away from release (on Xbox platforms), signaling the end of one game’s promotional tour and putting even more attention on the next. Titled Nemesis, this final DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts puts it all out on the table....

As the launch of Call of Duty: Ghosts creeps ever closer, Infinity Ward is pulling out all the stops, teasing players with just how many different modes and campaigns await. We had assumed the Ghosts launch trailer meant the marketing was reaching its peak, but the publisher has saved some of its best surprises for last. At the top of that list is the all new Extinction Mode, pitting players not against their Earthbound brethren, but an alien menace....

Perhaps the only mobile game to rival the juggernaut popularity of Angry Birds, Cut the Rope’s charm lies in its deceptive simplicity. Sure, it’s easy enough to finish each level by guiding a piece of candy into the mouth of little green monster (and series mascot) Om Nom. But can you use the level’s physics to grab all three stars on the way? It’s maddeningly addictive stuff, and it looks as if developer Zeptolab’s well-regarded formula will be getting upgraded in an upcoming sequel–Cut the Rope: Experiments....

In spite of all its success, winning over both players and critics alike, Destiny has still faced its share of criticism. Certain players have been left disappointed that the game has not lived up to expectations. Some have raised complaints over the lack of a once-suggested in-depth story in a game with such potential for lore, whilst others have issues with some of the grind-like aspects of the gameplay. Meanwhile, DLC Pack The Dark Below faced criticism over a perceived lack of content....

By now most Destiny players have at least beat the Vault of Glass on normal. In fact, Bungie reports that over 500,000 had completed the raid in the first weeks. But how many of those players have gone through and beat Atheon on hard? There’s no question that Destiny’s first raid is challenging on the hard difficulty, but it’s by no means impossible. It requires a lot of patience – especially if you’re playing with a team of unknowns – and a fair bit of understanding of how the raid works....

When Dying Light announced a delay from late 2014 to early 2015, most saw the move as an attempt to clear the air. Techland’s Dead Island spiritual successor had the potential to be something big, but with so many fall titles in the way it may have been lost in the shuffle. Turns out they were right, as Dying Light was able to successfully dominate software sales in January 2015....

Just like with every other DLC-supported game, Fallout: New Vegas is getting its own ‘Ultimate Edition,’ featuring the full game and all of the downloadable content. Showing off what players can expect to find when they buy their copy is a brand new trailer courteous of Bethesda. The Fallout New Vegas Ultimate Edition will contain all six of the DLC packs, which includes the four quest based add-ons, Dead Money, Old World Blues, Lonesome Road, and Honest Hearts....

For those gamers who might not have experienced Halo: Combat Evolved the first time around, Microsoft has released a new Halo: Anniversary trailer that summarizes the plot of this trilogy-beginning title. In fact, this trailer ties in nicely with the events of Halo: Reach to explain to gamers what was at stake, and where civilization’s last hope lay. Of course those of us who have already played the first Halo know that last hope lies with Master Chief, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything new to enjoy in the trailer....

Nero may have some rough edges and frame rate problems, but the brief experience offers a genuinely affecting story that lives up to the ‘interactive novel’ billing. The term interactive novel is tossed around a lot more now when it pertains to games, but very few live up that billing. Some games are mostly just text adventures, while others’ narratives can’t live up to those story-focused aspirations. Nero, from developer Storm in a Teacup, is that rare breed of puzzle game/interactive novel that succeeds in being a moving, albeit brief, experience....

Game Rant’s John Jacques reviews Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 While it may not be selling in numbers than can compete with FIFA 2012, Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 does offer a variety of unique features on and off the pitch. Is Konami’s soccer game the option for you? As it usually turns out, the answer isn’t a simple ‘yes’ or ’no’ - it depends on what you want out of your purchase....

¿Qué es Optimizado para Xbox Series X/S? Los mejores juegos de Xbox Series X/S: Los mejores juegos de la próxima generación que debes incluir en tu lista de deseos Xbox Series X vs Xbox One X: ¿Cuál es la diferencia? ¿Qué significa Xbox Smart Delivery? ¿Qué es Xbox Smart Delivery, cómo funciona y qué juegos son compatibles? Ejemplos de juegos optimizados para las Series X y S As Dusk Falls Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (+ Smart Delivery) Confirmado Balan Wonderworld (+ Smart Delivery) Bright Memory: Infinite Call of the Sea (+ Smart Delivery) Caballería 2 Chorus (+ Smart Delivery) CrossfireX (+ Smart Delivery) Cyberpunk 2077 (+ Smart Delivery) Destiny 2 (+ Smart Delivery) Dirt 5 (+ Smart Delivery) Echo Generation (+ Smart Delivery) Everwild ExoMecha (+ Smart Delivery) Fable Far Cry 6 (+ Smart Delivery) FIFA 21 Forza Motorsport (+ Smart Delivery) Gears 5 (+ Smart Delivery) Gears Tactics Grounded (+ Smart Delivery) Halo Infinite (+ Smart Delivery) Hello Neighbour 2 (+ Smart Delivery) Hitman 3 Madden NFL 21 Marvel’s Avengers (+ Smart Delivery) NBA 2K21 Ori and the Will of the Wisps (+ Smart Delivery) Outriders Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis (+ Smart Delivery) Pragmata Psychonauts 2 (+ Smart Delivery) Resident Evil Village S....

RAGE, Id Software’s latest shooter has released this week. Is it an interesting new franchise from the FPS pedigree developer or does it come up just short of the mark? The truth is, it’s kind of both. What do I mean by that? RAGE may be the title of the game but delight was what I felt during my playtime. The first person shooter market is very diverse but only a few big names come up: Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Halo to name a few....