Gaming Technology
What Games Will Be Optimized for PS5 Pro?
With the anticipated release of the PS5 Pro, one of the most exciting aspects for gamers is the potential for game optimizations that fully leverage the console’s advanced hardware. The PS5 Pro is expected to bring enhanced graphics capabilities, improved processing power, and support for higher resolutions and frame rates compared to the original PS5….
10 Best Co-Op Games For Beginners
Playing games with a friend is a great way to spend a weekend. Sometimes, though, that friend may not be as well-versed as you in gaming. These beginner co-op games are here for you, allowing you to still play games together without constant failure or frustration. There’s no need to walk away angry; you can…
Wicked, A Real Pain, Netflix’s Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and every movie new to streaming
Each week on Polygon, we round up the most notable new releases to streaming and VOD, highlighting the biggest and best new movies for you to watch at home. This week, Wicked, the musical fantasy starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, sings and dances its way onto VOD. That’s not all: actor-director Jesse Eisenberg’s new…
The Creator of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Wants to Build a True Metaverse – IGN
In 2017, Brendan Greene (aka “PlayerUnknown”) pioneered the Battle Royale genre of games with the early access release of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. The game has since gone on to become a massive hit, spawning countless more games like it, including some of the most successful games of all time. Next year, 2025, Greene wants to pioneer…
The Top 5 Games of 2024, According To An Idiot
It’s that time of the year yet again, a time to reflect and write mostly pointless lists because they’re fun. Yup, it’s my top 5 games of 2024, ranked based on absolutely no scientific criteria. I admit, though, that I didn’t play as much as I wanted to this year and missed out on quite…
Balatro’s Secret Sauce Is Not Requiring Perfection
One of the best feelings in a roguelike is when the pieces all come together to create a perfect run. In Hades it’s a powerful combination of powers, in Dead Cells it’s a perfect set of weapons, and in Balatro it’s all about getting the right combination of Jokers. With the right set of Jokers,…
DOOM IDKFA, Blood Swamps, DUSK, Iron Lung, AMID EVIL, Music, Guitars, Cold Brew Coffee, and More – TouchArcade
When I first wrote about boomer shooters last year on Steam Deck and also on Switch, aside from New Blood and Nightdive, the most common name was Andrew Hulshult who has done some amazing music over the years. He recently was involved with the DOOM + DOOM II re-release that included his IDKFA soundtrack with…
Who will win February 2025’s RPG Royal Rumble? Kingdom Come, Assassin’s Creed, Avowed or Monster Hunter?
In recent years, some of gaming’s biggest breakout successes have been released during the post-Christmas lull between New Year and Spring. Traditionally, it’s supposed to be a quieter time on the calendar – where we’re all too full of turkey and trimmings and sated by games gifted over the holidays to have an appetite for…
The State Of The PlayStation 5 In 2024
The PlayStation 5 has entered the latter stage of its lifecycle, Sony announced back in February. The fourth anniversary of the console has been marked by impressive victories and surprising setbacks. 2024 felt like an inflection point for the PS5, with Sony unofficially turning the page on the PS4 and paving the way for the…
The State Of Xbox And Game Pass In 2024
This was a really weird year for Xbox. You could argue that Microsoft’s gaming brand had an amazing year or that it had one of its worst, and either way I’d likely find myself nodding in agreement to most of your points. The Best Reveals From The Game Awards 2023 Sure, Xbox put out a…