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Yesterday Sony posted online a lengthy presentation delving into the technology behind thePlayStation 5.The presentation was given by console lead designer Mark Cerny and it was admittedly a little dry, intended for an audience of developers at GDC 2020 before the event was ultimately canceled. The audience of game players was hoping for something hands-on or visual to showcase the power of thePS5. Where Sony opted not to do that, developers and fans have taken the opportunity to present the information in a more consumable way....

Just like the shark, two seagulls are the player’s constant companions inRaft. The gulls aren’t nearly as aggressive as the shark, though, and they’re a good source of feathers and food. However, the trouble with getting those feathers is figuring out how to take down the seagulls. The two birds are constantly circling the raft, and moving targets are hard to hit even after a player crafts a bow and arrows....

Without the Mercenaries, the remake ofResident Evil 4would feel incomplete. The mode was a prominent feature of the original game, inducing extra action after the campaign. And luckily, it’s now afree DLC in the 2023 remake. As with other remade features, the Mercenaries comes with some adjustments to better fit the modern gameplay: RELATED:RE4 Remake: How to Unlock All Mercenaries Characters Despite the new features, the Mercenaries’ premise is unchanged; the player must kill 150 enemies before they run out of time—or die....

Rockstar GamesRed Dead OnlineandGrand Theft Auto Onlinehave seen their share of hackers, modders, and exploits over the years. While most modders typically use these cheats for personal gain or to harass other players, every once in a while a modder will engage in harmless pranks, as two players inRed Dead Onlinediscovered for themselves. Hacking inRed Dead Onlinehas been a big deal in the past, with modders purposefully targeting streamers and fellow players in an attempt to get them banned....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas almost arrived, and the game is set to bring plenty of new content and features when it finally launches. One area it may be lacking in is the maps department, however, asCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warwill supposedly have less maps at launch than originally planned. This bad news follows controversy regardingBlack Ops Cold War’s PlayStation exclusive content, as reputableCall of Dutyinsider Tom Henderson has shared that the game will only have 8 unique 6v6 maps on day one....

TheSaints Rowseries has always allowed for a stupendous amount of customization, especially when it comes to weapons. From purple-painted sex toy bats to beatboxes with the power to explode heads,Saints Rowhas never shied away from spectacular and superfluous displays of destruction. This extends to how players can change the look of their weapons through a variety of model changes, decals, and custom colors. The newSaints Rowtakes players away from the familiar settings of Stillwater and Steelport and to the southwesterncity of Santo Ileso....

The length of a game is an important factor that players must consider when purchasing, yet there isn’t a single answer for what the right length is. Generally speaking, players want games to be longer so they get more out of the money they spend, but games that are too long risk causing burnout. For those players consideringScarlet Nexusas their next purchase, there are a few things toknow about how long it takes to beat the game....

With nearly ten years passing sinceSkyrim’s release, mostElder Scrollsfans know about every side-street, every quest, and every character in the game’s cities. What they might not know, however, is some of the interesting and sometimes surprising lore behind the province’s hold capitals. In many cases, history seems to repeat itself. Skyrim’s cities are some of the oldest human settlements in Tamriel. Not all were built by humans, however, and some have strange connections to the darker side ofSkyrim’s story....

It’s difficult to nail down one specific issue that plaguesSniper Ghost Warrior: Contractsbut it’s abundantly clear what the game is trying to be - a mix between theepisodicHitmangamesandFar Crywith some generic near-future elements. It’s an experience that’s routinely frustrating and almost never rewarding. A slow, boorish, slog that’s at best mediocre and at worst infuriating. The game is relatively short, only taking roughly 8 hours to complete the main objectives, but it becomes a slog as more issues become apparent....

Star Warsblasters come in all shapes and sizes. They range from hidden pistols to ship-mounted cannons, but these practical weapons appear in most conflicts. Committed fans could catalog each designated blaster in every scene. Stormtroopers carry E-11s, Han Solo favors the DL-44, and Boba Fett loves his EE-3 Carbine, but some sharpshooters wield a weapon with even more destructive potential. Disruptors are so much fun they’re illegal. Weapons tell a storyin genre fiction....

Summary Rocksteady Studios has confirmed that it’s working on solutions forSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s newest bugs, which have created significant frustration among fans. The new announcement comes after Warner Bros. made a disappointing reveal regardingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. On February 23, news broke thatSuicide Squad’s launch failed to meet expectations,according to Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. Previously, this was made evident by the game’s lackluster player numbers and mediocre reviews, with its Metacritic Metascore sitting at 60 and its Metacritic user score sitting at 3....

With the global pandemic restricting visitors from venturing to the now-built Super Nintendo World area at Universal Studios Japan, fans are likely wondering what it will be like to visit theMario-themedattraction when it’s finally safe to do so. Luckily, oneMinecraftplayer has sought to offer that experience from the safe confines of home, recreating the theme park as a downloadable map for players. Planet Minecraft user Dippy22 is the creator behind this significant replica, with images from the project showcasing that they’ve captured several ofSuper Nintendo World’s main landmarks in their recreation....

Summary ThoughTerrariamay not have an official release date for Patch 1.4.5 yet, the developers showcased some of the features that players can expect in the new update. Initially released in 2011,Terrariahas seen numerous updates over the years, while its success and popularity cemented the indie title as one of the best-selling video games of all time. The main appeal ofTerrariais its focus on exploration and combat, presented in a charming pixel art style, and fueled by a powerful procedural generation system....