Hacker group Egregor managed to steal valuable data from Crytek. Since then, the documents have been slowly surfacing on the web. The latest set revealed how much the team paid for using DRM Denuvo in Crysis Remastered. The 12-month use of this anti-piracy system is expected to cost Crytek 140,000 euros, of which 126,000 is […]
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Sony promises more PS5 stock before the end of the year following “unprecedented” demand
Next-gen consoles from Microsoft and Sony are among the most sought after gifts this holiday season. Sony said in a Twitter post on Wednesday that the PlayStation 5 has been their biggest console launch ever, although without more information, it’s impossible to decipher exactly what that means. Sony confirm that additional inventory will be coming […]
Sony says the PS5 would still be sold out without a pandemic
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that the PlayStation 5 is completely sold out despite his best efforts to have enough stock, according to an interview with the Russia’s Tass. He added that he believes the supply shortage would have happened even without COVID-19. However. despite the success of the console, launching in the […]
There are 400 games in development for Google Stadia
Google has around 400 games on the way for its Stadia game streaming service, according to Jack Buser, the service’s director of games. Buser gave the figure in an interview with MobileSyrup, where he said that the company has “a roadmap of about 400 games in development from 200 developers” for the service. “Frankly speaking, […]
Microsoft Flight Simulator gets a big US update
The latest major Microsoft Flight Simulator update is all about the US of A. The free World Update II patch is available now, and it should make flights over the US look much better. A trailer for the update shows just how detailed some of these updated areas are. The Las Vegas Strip now has […]
Steam just added official support for the PS5’s DualSense gamepad
Valve has officially announced that the PS5’s DualSense controller is now supported in Steam. Games using the Steam Input API can now recognize the controller and display the correct button prompts. They’ll also be able to access the DualSense’s LED, trackpad, rumble, and gyro features, though there’s no mention of support for its adaptive triggers. […]
GTA Online is getting its first solo heist
GTA Online players will be going to a remote island compound with the Cayo Perico Heist. It’s one of the most highly secured private islands in existence, so infiltrating it won’t be a walk in the park. From heavily armored guards to high-stakes security systems, getting in, and getting out, with those stolen goods is […]
Google Stadia is coming to iOS officially as a web app
Google today announced iOS support for its Stadia cloud gaming service, following in the footsteps of Microsoft in turning to the mobile web to circumvent Apple’s App Store restrictions. Google says it has been building a progressive web app version of Stadia that will run in the mobile version of Apple’s Safari browser, similar to […]
Sony said there would be no PS5 shortage, but how come they are so hard to get?
Sony’s initial production estimates for the PlayStation 5 had the company shipping at least 10 million units during the holiday rush. Reports came out in September that indicated production had been cut by around 4 million units, sparking rumors of a shortage. Sony insisted it was on track and that those rumors were unfounded. Famitsu […]
Star Wars comes to Minecraft
Microsoft has announced a new Star Wars DLC for Minecraft. The new DLC introduces content from the original Star Wars trilogy and The Mandalorian, in the form of a new map, skin pack, bespoke texture set, mobs and item reskins, UI treatment and a licensed soundtrack. As you can see in the video, the map […]
Stadia now lets you message your friends
Google’s Stadia game streaming service is officially adding support for messaging, the service has announced. Messages can be sent to members of your party as well as other players more generally. Alongside it, the service has also announced support for sharing screenshots and video clips on the web via sending links, and it’s adding more […]
Some PS5 games get stuck during download requiring a factory reset
Reports are coming in that the PS5 has a bug that requires a factory reset to fix. Word is spreading that Sony’s new PS5 might have bug that interferes with downloads. The problem occurs when a user tries to download certain games or apps. Instead of starting the download as normal, the PS5 will do […]
Smoking Xbox Series X videos are fake Microsoft warns not to blow vape smoke into its consoles
A couple of viral videos of the new Xbox Series X bellowing smoke have been called out as fakes after it was revealed the effect could easily be created by blowing vape smoke into the bottom of the console. At least two videos showing thick smoke rising from the Xbox Series X’s top vent holes […]
Here’s where and when you can buy the PS5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is available starting today, and if you missed your chances of securing one on launch, you might be able to secure the console on launch day. Due to the pandemic and high demand of the PS5, retailers will only sell the console online at least until the end of 2020. So, if […]
YouTube Premium members can get Stadia Premiere Edition for free
Google has added another promotion to help push its cloud gaming service Stadia into more households: now YouTube Premium subscribers can get its $100 Stadia Premiere Edition bundle for free in the US and UK. YouTube Premium subscription can claim a Stadia Premiere bundle here, and the only caveat is you’ll have to sign up […]