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Sony Could be Working on PlayStation 3 Emulation for PS5

Adrian Werner, 03 April 2022, 16:33

Rumors have surfaced online that Sony is working on enabling PlayStation 3 games to be emulated on the PlayStation 5 console.

Gaming's Biggest Failures of Last 12 Years in One Picture

Adrian Werner, 04 February 2022, 13:15

Reddit users recall the biggest failures of recent years. This is helped by a popular image that lists the most disappointing games, counting from 2010.

Unseen Gameplay Footage From Canceled Star Wars 1313

Michael Zegar, 27 January 2022, 13:16

A previously unknown gameplay from the canceled game Star Wars 1313, in which we were to play as Boba Fett, has just hit the web. The Coruscant is presents impressess with sheer scope.

PS4 Achievements Swapped for PS3 Ones Fuel PS5 Backward Compatibility Hopes

Michael Zegar, 25 January 2022, 20:08

Yesterday, Internet users reported that trophies from the PS4 were swapped for those of the PS3. Many see in this anomaly a confirmation of the theory that the future implementation of backward compatibility in PS5.

Assassin's Creed Was Supposed to Culminate with End of the World and Space Travel

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 January 2022, 12:31

Escaping in a spaceship during the end of the world - that's what the Assassin's Creed finale was supposed to look like a decade ago.

Bully 2's Development was Turbulent - Rockstar Employees Share Details

Miriam Moszczynska, 31 December 2021, 11:41

Rumors about Bully 2 pop up in the media every now and then. However, according to Rockstar Games employees, the game has been in a deadlock ever since 2009.

Diablo 1 in Diablo 3 - Darkening Of Tristram Event Returns

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 December 2021, 22:30

Blizzard Entertainment is preparing to celebrate the release anniversary of the first Diablo. Soon, we will revisit the Tristram Cathedral in the third installment of the series.

Veterans Will Show How (Not) to Die in Dark Souls 2

Hubert Sledziewski, 29 December 2021, 21:14

The Dark Souls community has announced the return of the annual Return to Drangleic event to help new players get started with the series, specifically its second installment. Due to the release of Elden Ring the event will start earlier than usual.

New Gran Turismo 7 Gameplay and PS3 Comparison

Adrian Werner, 05 December 2021, 22:14

A new gameplay video from Gran Turismo 7 has been uploaded to the web, showing a drive-through of a track appearing in the previous Gran Turismo 7 games, and providing a visual comparison with the PlayStation 3 version.

Konami Pulls Metal Gear Solid Games From Sale

Paul Musiolik, 08 November 2021, 13:11

Konami has temporarily removed the digital versions of several Metal Gear Solid games from stores. The reason is licensing issues that need to be resolved for the titles to return to sale.

ERP in Final Fantasy XIV: Do What You Want, But Consensually and In Private

Hubert Sledziewski, 29 October 2021, 11:43

Square Enix has updated Final Fantasy XIV's FAQ section on prohibited activities. It states that erotic role-playing (ERP) is legal and does not qualify for a ban - as long as the people involved in the „game” consent to it and it takes place in a private space.

Mass Effect 3 Finale's Original Shape Revealed - It Had a Reaper Queen

Adrian Werner, 22 October 2021, 15:18

One of former BioWare employees revealed how the ending of Mass Effect 3 was supposed to look like. In many details it strongly differed from the final, even uncut, version. We were supposed to meet the Reaper Queen, among other things.

How to Play Crysis Multiplayer Today

Adrian Werner, 18 October 2021, 15:05

Crysis Remastered Trilogy feaures no multiplayer mode, so we took a look at the condition of multiplayer in the original versions of these games and the mods that are useful for playing.

Battlefield Hardline Failed Because „Cops Don't Demolish Skyscrapers”

Adrian Werner, 18 October 2021, 14:33

One of the developers of Battlefield Hardline gave his opinion on why the game failed. According to him, the police theme wasn't in line with the military traditions of the franchise.

Rockstar Removes Last Traces of Its Unfinished Project

GRG, 06 October 2021, 11:11

More than twelve years after its official announcement, Rockstar is obliterating the last traces of the Agent project. The title disappeared from the list of games on the company's website and we probably won't hear about it again.

Sony Shuts Down Servers of Older LittleBigPlanet Games to Protect Fans

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 September 2021, 20:45

Sony has finally shut down the LittleBigPlanet 3 servers, which had remained inaccessible for months. Sadly, only the PlayStation 4 version of LittleBigPlanet 3 has been spared - the PS3 version and earlier installments lost their online features indefinitely to „protect the community”.

Canceled Spider-Man 4 in New Gameplay

GRG, 13 September 2021, 11:31

An early gameplay of the canceled Spider-Man 4 from Radical Entertainment, on which 2012's Prototype 2 was based, has appeared online.

„Breakthrough Technology” From Ratchet & Clank on PS5 Could Work on PS3

GRG, 27 August 2021, 15:01

The founder of TT Games shows how Sony may have misled gamers, with a key effect from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart being possible even on the PlayStation 3.

Crysis Remastered Trilogy - Visual Comparison on PS3 and PS5

Adrian Werner, 24 August 2021, 13:45

A video has hit the web, comparing the three games included in Crysis Remastered Trilogy on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 3.

Skyrim's Biggest Myth Debunked? Ex-Bethesda Dev Explains Fox Behavior

Hubert Sledziewski, 21 August 2021, 16:06

Despite being nearly a decade old, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim still has some mysteries. One of them - concerning foxes that allegedly lead players to treasures and/or undiscovered locations - has been explained by a former Bethesda developer.

Skyrim's Iconic Intro Sequence was a Nightmare for Developers

Przemyslaw Dygas, 18 August 2021, 13:37

It turns out that the opening sequence of Skyrim was a real nightmare for the developers. The source of the problems were inconspicuous bees.

One Player Achieves the Crazy Feat of Unlocking All Trophies in All Final Fantasy Games

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 11 August 2021, 14:00

Reddit user Rebourne07 boasted that he is currently the only one in the world to have unlocked all trophies in every game in the Final Fantasy series.

GTA 5 Continues to Sell; T2 Reports 'Insane' Results

Adrian Werner, 03 August 2021, 11:48

Rockstar Games titles continue to sell like hot cakes. Grand Theft Auto V has sold more than 150 million copies, and Red Dead Redemption 2 - 38 million.

PlayStation Home Will Return? Sony Renewed Trademark of PS3 Era Service

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 26 July 2021, 12:55

Sony has again renewed the PlayStation Home trademark. Does this mean the return of the PS3 era network service on the consoles of the Japanese corporation?

GTA Online Los Santos Tuners Update Goes Live; New Cars, Races and Car Club

Przemyslaw Dygas, 20 July 2021, 11:10

GTA Online has just received another update. Los Santos Tuners introduces new missions and multiple races to the game, which we'll engage in via the LS car club.

GTA Online - Rockstar Removes Some of the Tasks

Iltutmis, 09 July 2021, 12:49

The multiplayer mode of GTA 5 can expect some changes. From now on, some of the quests will be periodically rotated. We got some new features in survival mode.

The Last of Us TV Season 1 Episode Number Revealed

Iltutmis, 07 July 2021, 16:55

The announced HBO series based on the well-received story of Joel and Ellie is coming. This is interesting news for fans of The Last of Us, the post-apocalyptic game from Naughty Dog.

PSP Store Closed Permanently; PS3 and PS Vita Stores Still Operating

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 03 July 2021, 19:20

The PSP store is closing completely, digital versions of games for the portable console will only be available in PS3 and PS Vita stores.

Rockstar Ends GTA Online Support on Older Consoles

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 June 2021, 19:21

Rockstar has no intention of keeping Grand Theft Auto Online alive on older consoles. By the end of 2021, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners will be saying goodbye to GTA 5's multiplayer module (and the online features in Max Payne 3 and L.A. Noire).

PS3 Got an Unexpected Update to Version 4.88

Paul Musiolik, 02 June 2021, 11:10

The PS3 OS has been updated to version 4.88. However, do not expect any new features. Only security of the console has been improved.

Some Need for Speed Games Are Pulled From Digital Stores Today. Forever

Jacob Blazewicz, 31 May 2021, 21:19

Today, Need for Speed Carbon, Need for Speed Undercover, Need for Speed Shift, Need for Speed Shift 2: Unleashed, and Need for Speed The Run will be pulled from digital distribution. EA also plans to end online support for all of these games after the holidays.

Watch Dogs Started Out as Driver Reboot

Przemyslaw Dygas, 25 May 2021, 11:47

It turns out that Watch Dogs was supposed to be a completely different game. Ubisoft wanted the new title to be a reboot of the Driver series.

GTA 5 Completed in 9 Hours Without Damage

Bart Swiatek, 19 May 2021, 13:28

A player known as UnNameD managed to complete Grand Theft Auto 5's story campaign in nine hours without suffering a single wound. The feat took a lot of work.

CI Games Reveales 2020 Sales Results

Bart Swiatek, 20 April 2021, 15:30

CI Games summed up 2020 in its recently published financial report. The company earned almost $2M during this period. The document also included information on the sales of individual games.

Sony Caves In - PlayStation Store Will Remain on PS3 and PSV

Jacob Blazewicz, 19 April 2021, 20:34

Sony backpedaled on its plans to close the PS Store on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles. CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that the decision was based on player feedback.

Dragon Age 2 Dev Wanted Better Kirkwall and Regrets Canceled Expansion

Bart Swiatek, 14 April 2021, 15:47

David Gaider - a well-known developer and former employee of the Canadian studio BioWare, who worked, among others, on the Dragon Age series - told us how the improved version of the second installment of the series could have looked like.

Ubisoft Shuts Down Servers of Popular Games

Michael Kulakowski, 13 April 2021, 20:34

Ubisoft unveiled a list of twelve games whose servers and online features will be shut down this year. The list includeds games like The Settlers 7, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Assassin's Creed 2 and Anno 1404.

THE Essential Skyrim Mod is Here and Finally Enables Us to Pet Dogs

Przemyslaw Dygas, 02 April 2021, 16:14

Skyrim has just been enriched with probably the most important of all available mods. Thanks to the Pet The Dog - Animations mod we can, you guessed it, pet dogs.

Sony Provides PS Store Shutdown Schedule for PS3, PS Vita and PSP

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 March 2021, 22:05

Sony has confirmed plans to close the PlayStation Store on older devices. The store will be unavailable on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita in a few months.

Sony is About to Close Digital Store With PS3, PS Vita and PSP Games

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 March 2021, 20:52

Sony may block digital distribution for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita. If The Gamer's sources are to be believed, the company is expected to announce this later this month.

Red Dead Redemption 1 and 2 Will Teach US History

Lukasz Stefaniak, 16 February 2021, 13:56

One of the American universities came up with an unusual idea. It intends to use Red Dead Redeption 1 and Red Dead Redeption 2 to teach US history.

Bioware Impressed by Indoctrination Theory From Mass Effect 3

Paul Musiolik, 13 February 2021, 18:47

Mass Effect 3's screenwriter is full of admiration for the fans who came up with the indoctrination theory. He admits it's not true, but that doesn't stop him from being impressed by fan creativity.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Was Supposed to be an RTS With Vehicles

Adrian Werner, 08 February 2021, 14:58

Some interesting information regarding XCOM: Enemy Unknown has come to light. It turns out that initially, real-time combat was planned instead of a turn-based system. The devs also wanted to introduce vehicles to the battlefields.

Up to 8 Years in Prison for Stealing CS:GO Skin

Bart Swiatek, 05 February 2021, 17:54

A Czech CS:GO player was robbed of a rare Talon Knife | Fade skin while trying to sell the virtual item. The perpetrator of the crime faces up to eight years in prison.

Minecraft Map Dungeon Dash RTX Available for Free

Bart Swiatek, 05 February 2021, 17:30

The Blockworks group created a free map for Minecraft - Dungeon Dash RTX. It enables us to face enemies in a series of unique and dangerous dungeons.

Here's Why Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis System Wasn't Used in Other Games

Bart Swiatek, 31 January 2021, 18:58

It turns out that the Nemesis system used in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War in 2015 were patented by Warner Bros.

BioWare Reveals Concept Art From Jade Empire's Spiritual Heir

Tom Borys, 21 January 2021, 22:50

One of BioWare employees has shared graphics from Revolver, the studio's unfinished project. There is a lot to look at.

Star Wars 1313 Will Not be Resurrected

Bart Swiatek, 13 January 2021, 13:51

The resurrection of Lucasfilm Games has some gamers hoping for the return of the promising canceled project Star Wars 1313. According to Jason Schreier such a scenario will not come true.

Darkening of Tristram Returns to Diablo 3 in January

Bart Swiatek, 30 December 2020, 12:32

Blizzard Entertainment announced that in early January 2021, Diablo 3 will see the next edition of Darkening of Tristram.

New Footage From Canceled Doom 4

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 December 2020, 18:42

The fourth instalment of the Doom series could have looked completely different. The new video shows what Doom 4, a canceled part of id Software's series, would have looked like.