It’s been no secret thatSonyis pumping all the money it can into supporting the PlayStation 5. Earlier this year, a report revealed that the company had spent$329 million on third-party deals alonethroughout the fiscal year and it certainly hasn’t been neglecting its first-party studios either. So it’s no surprise to hear the company say that it intends to continue doing exactly that for the forseeable future. During a conference call with investors, as transcribed by VGC,Sony’s chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki stated that the company, in order to enhance its software offerings, it will be “aggressively” investing in both its internal studios and third-party partnerships with other studios....

Summary Squaresoft and Enix were rivals from the start, cranking out two of the most popular RPG series ever made on the NES. Squaresoft hadFinal Fantasyand Enix hadDragon Quest. Their rivalry only got hotter during the SNES generation and it went beyond their bread-and-butter franchises. Squaresoft, for example, put out some odd RPGs likeBahamut LagoonandTreasure Hunter G. Both were never released in the West or even got sequels in Japan. Enix had some strange ones too likeActRaiserandSoul Blazer....

Star Citizen’s annual Foundation Festival has begun, and it comes with a Free Fly event allowing players to pilot one of six ships for a limited time.Star Citizen’s Free Fly events are a great opportunity for potential citizens to give the game a shot before deciding if they would like to purchase their very own ship. Star Citizenis an extremely ambitious immersive space sim under development by Roberts Space Industries, and it has been in the works since 2011....

Neon isStarfield’s cyberpunk-style pleasure city that’s a playground for crime, the psychedelic effects of Aurora, and letting some space hair down. It’s one ofStarfield’s most distinctive locations to explore, with its glowing neon lights, bustling streets, and surrounding aquatic wildlife. RELATED:Starfield: How To Get A Home In Neon GivenStarfield’s colossal star map, some players might wonderhow to get to Neonand when they can step foot onto its atmospheric streets. There’s also a lot to do in Neon, with plenty of core locations and points of interest to explore as players take in the sights and sounds of the massive city, which can be tricky to navigate....

Ubisoft reveals a new intellectual property namedSteep, a game that allows players to record stunts and crashes in a winter sport environment. As theUbisoft Press Conferencecame to a close, the company had one more unannounced IP up its figurative sleeve:Steep. It’s certainly a curious title to end theE3 2016conference on, as the snowy action-sport title followed in the steps of action-packed games likeFor Honor,The Division, andGhost Recon: Wildlands. InSteep, players will take a break from violent combat and compete to outdo each other in the world extreme sports, and can also group together to explore the landscape and generally crash around the mountainside....

Nintendo has ported or released sequels for nearly every major first-party Wii U game on the Switch, with titles likeDonkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeandPikmin 3 Deluxeadding new content to the experiences.Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyis no exception, with major additions includingonline multiplayer for3D Worldand the titular, brand-newBowser’s Furyexpansion. Players got their first look atBowser’s Furyvia a two-minute trailer released Tuesday, and one of the most interesting things about the adventure is how much it departs from the original game it’s attached to....

In mid-2021, Ubisoft announced the development ofThe Division Heartland. At the time, little information on the game was shared, with fans only learning that it would be free-to-play, standalone from the otherThe Divisiontitles, and would provide a “new perspective” inThe Divisionuniverse.The Division Heartlandis tentatively planned to launch prior to early 2023, but some information may have leaked early. A new report claims to have information aboutThe Division Heartland’s game modes, Excursion and Storm....

TheFlame in the Floodoffers up a sometimes overly-difficult survival adventure, but the fantastic visuals and tense gameplay provide plenty of reasons to keep going. The setting of a world after a societal collapse is a well-trodden one within the realm of video games. The dystopian or post-apocalyptic background helps make the player feel deeply involved in the game itself, allowing an easy route to the power dynamics that can make a game compelling....

After a long wait, production on one of DC’s highly anticipated films,The Flash, seems to be back on track. Filming was reportedly scheduledto begin in April this year, and a behind-the-scenes photograph shared by the film’s producer, Barbara Muschietti, confirms that the crew has arrived onset and is already preparing for it to go smoothly, behind closed doors. On her official Instagram account, Muschietti posted a photograph teasing the sets that are currently being built for the film....

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands,created by Gearbox Software and 2K, features a new Bunkers & Badasses adventure hosted by Tiny Tina of Gearbox’s famousBorderlandsfranchise. Players, as the Fatemaker, journey across Tina’s wild fantasy world gathering spells, guns, and other gear on their quest to vanquish the Dragon Lord. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsfeatures a wide array of unique class combinations and builds. Playerslooking to get a lot of mileage out of the game’s various petsmay wish to try this Morticulturalist Build, which makes use of a number of powerful skills to render its companions deadlier while improving survivability....

Ubisoft recently revealedXDefiant, a new arena shooter that is set in the near future of the Tom Clancy universe. The game was announced with a flashy reveal trailer and will be free-to-play when it launches. The game features four different factions that characters belong to, each with its own loadouts, abilities, appearances, and personalities.XDefiantproudly showcasing the Tom Clancy at the start of its name puts it alongside other popularUbisofttitles likeGhost Recon,Splinter Cell,Rainbow Six, andThe Division....

Plenty of wrestling fans miss the fun, arcade-style mayhem of old grappling sims likeWWF No Mercy, and a new game calledUltra Pro Wrestlinglooks to recreate that style in a modern package. The drama, athleticism, and hijinks of professional wrestling have been captured in several video games over the past few decades, from the grounded realism ofWWE 2K22to thecolorful RPG format of the upcomingWrestleQuest. However, many consider 2000’sWWF No Mercyto be one of the best wrestling games of all time....

Released in 2017, theNintendo Switchis one of Nintendo’s most successful consoles thus far. It sets itself apart through its hybrid form, allowing players to game on the go. The small device packs a mighty punch, and there is a lot that can be learned from theSwitchand its trailblazing ways. It demonstrates that graphics aren’t the only way to draw gamers, and that big risks can lead to big rewards. With games likeThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomahead, the console has a bright future....