PlayStation Portal solves a problem that doesn’t exist

PlayStation Portal

As we talked about a long time ago, this year we will see the next PlayStation device. The successor to the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita is not what we imagined it would be though. Instead of being a portable console, it will be an exclusive Remote Play device. It’s been three months since its … Read more

Five reasons why we still love PlayStation Vita

Let’s take a look back at PlayStation’s underrated handheld. Ever since the Game Boy, handhelds have been one of the industry’s most important revelations. Being able to play video games wherever you want is the best thing in the world. That’s why the PlayStation Portable along with the Nintendo DS made such a worldwide impact. … Read more

Charade Maniacs announced for Nintendo Switch

Idea Factory has announced its latest otome for Nintendo Switch. Charade Maniacs was just announced for Nintendo Switch today. The otome title is arriving physically and digitally in North America and Europe this summer. Players will take on the role of Hiyori Sena, a high school sophomore who has been abducted by a masked figure. … Read more

iam8bit announces Persona Dancing game vinyl soundtracks

Following last year’s Persona 25th anniversary box set, iam8bit is treating Persona fans to an all-new vinyl soundtrack collection for Persona‘s rhythm games. Pre-orders open soon for the Persona Dancing game vinyl soundtracks. The Persona Dancing Vinyl Soundtrack Bundle includes soundtracks from Persona 3: Dancing in the Moonlight, Persona 4: Dancing All Night, and Persona 5: Dancing in the Starlight. The bundle will retail for … Read more

Metal Gear series sales figures approach 60 million units

The beloved Metal Gear series is approaching 60 million units sold. Konami has updated Metal Gear series sales figures. The stealth-based game – which saw its first release back in 1987 – has more than 59.3 million units sold as of September 2022. According to Metal Gear Informer: Total sales of the Metal Gear series … Read more

Razer Edge 5G: Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch just got new competition, but where’s Sony?

Razer Edge 5G

The Razer Edge 5G is a handheld with the highest possible gaming power offered by Qualcomm, which is sure to compete with the Steam Deck. The market for handheld gaming devices is becoming increasingly large and competitive. We recently saw the launch of Logitech’s handheld, as well as the incredible success of the Steam Deck. … Read more

Bye bye Rockman Rockman: Mega Man Powered Up user-generated content support ends

Online services for Mega Man Powered Up, which is known as RockMan RockMan in Japan, are about to end. Capcom is suspending online services for the PlayStation Portable game Mega Man Powered Up. Just like Super Mario Maker, the game allows for user-generated content thanks to a level editor and online connectivity. All of that … Read more

Former Eidos Montreal exec describes Square Enix takeover as ‘train wreck in slow motion’

According to an insider, the relationship between Eidos and Square Enix was rocky from the start. Earlier this year, the industry was stunned to learn that Embracer Group bought AAA studios as well as the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Thief IPs from Square Enix. Less shocking than the sale itself was the bargain basement … Read more

Guerrilla Games announces server shutdown of two Killzone games and Rigs

Guerrilla Games server shutdown

Guerrilla Games has made an unexpected announcement, which has taken the gaming community by surprise. After the success of Horizon Forbidden West, Guerrilla Games is on everyone’s lips. The evolution of this development studio is to be applauded. However, not all is joy with respect to the development studio, which is a Sony first-party developer … Read more

PlayStation Store will remain live on PS3 and PS Vita after all

Sony has reversed course on plans to close the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PlayStation Vita. However, PSP’s digital store will still close in July. Late last year, Sony ended the sale of PS3, PSP, and Vita games via the PlayStation Store on web and mobile. In March, the company announced that they would end game … Read more

Sony closing PlayStation Store for PS3, PlayStation Vita, PSP

Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on three of its legacy platforms. Late last year, Sony ended the sale of PS3, PSP, and Vita games via the PlayStation Store on web and mobile. This latest change affects game purchases directly through the legacy consoles and handhelds. In an email, Sony offered a full explanation of … Read more

Eastasiasoft reveals Winter Showcase Part 2 with eight games coming in Feb/March

Eastasiasoft revealed its February and March digital lineup today during its Winter Showcase Part 2. The latest video highlights a variety of titles for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Winter Showcase Part 2 continues the format first used last December to provide a quick look at Eastasiasoft’s rapidly expanding … Read more

Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate out now on PC and Switch

Spike Chunsoft today released Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate was originally released only in Japan as a Nintendo DS title back in 2010. An expanded version got released on … Read more

Habroxia 2 is coming in February 2021

The retro-style shoot ’em up Habroxia is getting a sequel. Habroxia 2 is an old-school space shooter with upgrades and boss fights. The throwback combines pixel graphics and chiptunes with 2D gameplay. The sequel includes revamped twin-stick controls and branching stages. You may recall the first game, which we reviewed last year. I called it “Gradius … Read more

Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles coming to Switch with limited edition option

Aksys Games has announced that Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles is coming to the Nintendo Switch in early 2021. It is available in both standard and limited editions. “Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles invites fans to join the poison-skinned heroine Cardia Beckford on further adventures with a team of famous (and famously handsome) figures from Western literature as they … Read more

PlayStation Store ends PS3, PSP, Vita sales on web and mobile devices October 19

Sony is launching a brand new PlayStation Store for web and mobile later this month. The new store means that changes are coming to the content that you can purchase. The biggest change is that you will not be able to purchase PS3, PSP, and PlayStation Vita games on the web or mobile starting October … Read more

Sony is changing the way PlayStation Trophies work

In the lead-up to the launch of PS5, Sony is implementing changes to how PlayStation Trophies are calculated. Specifically, they are adjusting Trophy levels. Anyone who owns a PS3, PS4, or PlayStation Vita knows how Trophies work. You earn them playing games similar to Xbox Achievements. They are unlocked when you accomplish a specific goal … Read more

Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune gets bonus content on PC and Switch

Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate is getting bonus dungeons and added features in an upcoming port. Originally released on Nintendo DS, the game was later brought to PlayStation Vita. The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate is the fifth entry into the mainline Shiren the Wanderer series. The series is … Read more