With next-gen console prices remaining high during an ongoing pandemic, consumers can benefit from a little more flexibility on their purchases.By Ashley Oh on September 28, 2020 at 2:12PM PDT It’s no surprise that both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S preorder launches were disastrous. There was a divide on the internet: those agonizing over…
The Xbox One is nearly unrecognizable compared to the console announced in 2013–here’s how all its big tech ideas changed, fizzled, and sprung up over the generation.By Phil Hornshaw on September 26, 2020 at 9:00AM PDT In 2013, console makers Microsoft and Sony looked toward a future they thought was going to completely change the…
It’s time to see how Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s larger 12 v 12 game mode Combined Arms stacks up against Modern Warfare’s 32 v 32 Ground War.By Richie B on September 25, 2020 at 8:20PM PDT Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War released a surprise alpha on PS4 after it was…
The PS4 launched with a lot of big ideas, technology integrations, and hardware elements that seemed like they could have a big effect on games–here’s how they all shook out.By Phil Hornshaw on September 30, 2020 at 10:16AM PDT The eighth generation of home consoles was a strange time for video games. Sony, Microsoft, and…
The PlayStation 5 is set to be an absolute behemoth, and though it isn’t as wide as the Xbox Series X, the PS5 is quite a bit taller than Microsoft’s system. Taiwan’s National Communications Commission has published several images showing the console next to rulers so you can see just how much space it’s going…
The PS5 is just a few months away from release, but there are still some big question marks surrounding the console. Among them is the cost of games from certain third-party publishers as well as subscription services–including PlayStation Now. Sony’s streaming service has been around for years on PS4 and a selection of other devices,…
The Big Dog is dead. The Tribal Chief has risen.By Kevin Wong on September 28, 2020 at 12:53PM PDT In the main event at WWE Clash of Champions, cousins Jey Uso and Roman Reigns have a moment similar to one in Martin Scorsese’s Casino–where Tommy begs for his brother’s life when the two are being…
It’s morphin’ time! Hasbro is taking the Power Rangers slogan a bit more seriously by resurrecting a classic toy line for a brand-new generation of fans. The Power Rangers Retro-Morphin figures allow you to switch between the characters from Angel Grove into the Putty-fighting superheroes you know and love.Revealed at Hasbro PulseCon, the line of…
Koei Tecmo held a 50-minute presentation at TGS 2020 showing off new gameplay and info for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, so we compiled some of the key details we learned that you may have missed.By Max Blumenthal and Evan Langer on September 26, 2020 at 2:39PM PDT Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity was revealed…
Fortnite’s third birthday event is live in the battle royale. It’s been an eventful three years for the game, and it’s earned a celebration. Players can hop in the game to complete a handful of challenges to unlock special rewards and earn experience. Two of the challenges require you to traverse the map to find…