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PS5 sales hit a peak with 20.8 million units sold in the financial year ending March 31, 2024, Sony has announced. That’s more than any other financial year since the console went on sale in November 2020. http://dlvr.it/T6sYGG

If you need more storage for your Xbox Series X, check out these SSDs. From Archival to the fastest expansion cards that support the latest games, we've got you covered at IGN. http://dlvr.it/T6s6xR

Super Mario 64 players have opened a door that was previously believed to be unopenable, and they did it without cheating or hacks. http://dlvr.it/T6r0dx

Early streamers agreed not to "belittle the gameplay" or "make disparaging... comments." http://dlvr.it/T6qj3F

Ever since Sony’s PC and PlayStation 5 co-op shooter Helldivers 2 came out earlier this year, fans have suggested it would be perfect for a Star Wars crossover. Now, one mod team has gone ahead and built just that. http://dlvr.it/T6psQw

Board games don't always have to be a group activity. Here are the best single-player experiences out there today. http://dlvr.it/T6ps6T

Final Fantasy maker Square Enix has announced a company reboot amid tumbling profits. http://dlvr.it/T6pR2W

Should you buy a new Nintendo Switch with the Switch 2 on the horizon? http://dlvr.it/T6nNDS

Happy Mother's Day! This Sunday, all kinds of exclusive deals are now available at retailers you might not be aware of! We've compiled the best deals in games, tech, and more to make your Sunday as relaxing as possible. The best deals for Sunday, May 12, include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Octopath Traveler II, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Edition, Dead Space, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, and more. Save Up to 60% Off Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, uniting with Ichiban Kasuga in a wild adventure you won't forget anytime soon. While you should absolutely try to play through the series in order, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth can be played and enjoyed standalone. Octopath Traveler II for $24.99 Octopath Traveler II was one of the standout RPGs of 2023. Featuring eight different characters, ...

Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has taken to X/Twitter to seemingly share a first look at the cape design that was inspired by the review bombing on Steam following the PSN account linking fiasco. http://dlvr.it/T6lx0D

It's Saturday, and plenty of deals are now available at retailers you might not be aware of! Today, we've compiled the best deals in games, tech, and more! The best deals for Saturday, May 11, include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Edition, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, and more. Save Up to 60% Off Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, uniting with Ichiban Kasuga in a wild adventure you won't forget anytime soon. While you should absolutely try to play through the series in order, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth can be played and enjoyed standalone. Save 75% Off JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R is an excellent fighting game that spans the entire JoJo series. Over 50 characters are playable, with DLC includi...

Ask a necromancer to lick a shield. Type out "HIT," "YELL," "ZAP." It's funny. http://dlvr.it/T6krjd

A closer look at Stop Killing Games, an initiative aimed at stopping from online games being shut down, amid the closure of Friday the 13th, The Crew, and more. http://dlvr.it/T6jjNg

The PlayStation Store accidentally leaked the cover for the Deluxe Edition of College Football 25 ahead of its full reveal this month. http://dlvr.it/T6jS4H

Steam users are leaving positive reviews for Hi-Fi Rush following Microsoft’s shock decision to close its developer, Tango Gameworks. http://dlvr.it/T6j43S

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a sprawling role-playing game that usually requires hundreds of hours of gameplay before players can reach Level 80 and fight the infamous Ebony Warrior, but one player has condensed all that down to less than 10 minutes. Here's how he did it. http://dlvr.it/T6hgJS

Xbox president Sarah Bond has responded to questions about Microsoft’s decision to shut a number of much-loved studios this week, insisting it was about ensuring the Xbox business remains healthy for the long-term during what she called “this moment of transition.” http://dlvr.it/T6hGcJ

Despite Microsoft shutting down Tango Gameworks, Limited Run Games has confirmed that a physical edition of Hi-Fi Rush is still planned. http://dlvr.it/T6g91Q

Six years of updates have mutated this wasteland into something much more entertaining. http://dlvr.it/T6ftjD

Time for a storage upgrade? http://dlvr.it/T6fVd2

The Blue Blur is getting its own battle royale game as publisher Sega announced today that Sonic Rumble is heading to iOS and Android this winter. http://dlvr.it/T6f6Ws

Japanese game company Capcom has reported record sales and predicted even bigger returns are to come, with Monster Hunter Wilds waiting in the wings. http://dlvr.it/T6dk6q

Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks were both in the process of pitching new games, including a Hi-Fi Rush sequel, before they were shut down, according to a new report. ZeniMax and Xbox reportedly opted to shut down the studios because they felt they were spread too thin. http://dlvr.it/T6cdXC

These spine-tingling games will give you a fun-filled night full of horrors. http://dlvr.it/T6cMZs

Activision plans appeal, says it uses different network tech in its games. http://dlvr.it/T6bytz

Destiny 2 players can now access three major expansions for free ahead of The Final Shape's release on June 4, 2024, developer Bungie has announced. http://dlvr.it/T6b7sh

The now abandoned Redfall had a roadmap of support that was being actively worked on before Microsoft scrapped all development and closed its developer, IGN can reveal. http://dlvr.it/T6Z127

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Microsoft has ended development of Redfall and shut down its studio, Arkane Austin, as part of devastating cuts at Bethesda. http://dlvr.it/T6YkcS

The PS5 is full of gorgeous games, so you should pair it with a TV that can breathe the most life into every frame. http://dlvr.it/T6XydZ

Nintendo has said it will finally announce its Switch successor console “within this fiscal year”, so at some point before March 31, 2025. New Nintendo Direct confirmed. http://dlvr.it/T6X5yR

Fans are busy designing capes to commemorate this weekend's PSN fiasco after Helldivers 2 boss Johan Pilestedt noted that the game's Steam reviews resemble an accidental cape design. http://dlvr.it/T6WJzJ

New method could help high-score chasers trying to avoid game-ending crashes. http://dlvr.it/T6WJnc

OpenStreetMap contributors have been dealing with Pokémon Go players for years. http://dlvr.it/T6W2WH

What will Sony do next for an audience that likes its games but not its network? http://dlvr.it/T6VJPV

PlayStation has walked back the PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2, telling fans "we've heard your feedback" and saying "we're still learning what's best for PC players." http://dlvr.it/T6TCJX

Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt says studio is "talking solutions" with PlayStation as Helldivers 2 is pulled from 177 countries due to PSN linking requirement. http://dlvr.it/T6Scj1

After a successful Star Wars Day, Sunday is here, and we've got all kinds of deals for you to explore! From games to technology, there are all kinds of gift ideas if you're still in search of a last-minute Mother's Day gift. The best deals for Sunday, May 5, include the CRKD Nitro Deck, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Nintendo Switch OLED, Tekken 8, and more. CRKD Nitro Deck for $44.98 The CRKD Nitro Deck is the ultimate Nintendo Switch accessory. You simply slide the console into the Nitro Deck, which then offers an ergonomic grip and feel around the system. By far, the best feature of this accessory is the Hall Effect Thumbsticks, which guarantee zero stick drift. This is easily one of the best Nintendo Switch accessories you can buy. Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection for $10 Normally priced at $39.99, you can grab an Xbox digital key of Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection for just $10. This collection includes Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's...

Fans are mourning actor Bernard Hill, who found fame as King Théoden in Lord of the Rings as well as Captain Smith in Titanic. Hill died Sunday at 79. http://dlvr.it/T6ScL0

Will you be buying Sony's premium PS5? http://dlvr.it/T6S4cB

May 4th is here, which means it is officially Star Wars Day! To celebrate, all kinds of Star Wars games, toys, and products are available on sale today! The best deals for Saturday, May 4, include Star Wars Outlaws, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Nintendo Switch OLED, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and more. Get a $15 Gift Card with a Star Wars Outlaws Pre-Order To celebrate Star Wars Day, Best Buy is offering a $15 gift card with the pre-order of Star Wars Outlaws. This applies to all versions of the game across platforms. The game is set to release on August 30, so be sure to get your pre-order in now for a free gift card! Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for $25 What better way to celebrate Star Wars Day than to pick up Star Wars Jedi: Survivor at a discount? Right now, Amazon has the title available for just $25, which is the lowest we've seen it so far. Set after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Cal Kestis has become a powerful Jedi, traveling through the ga...

It's Star Wars Day, everyone! In honor of May the 4th, this most auspicious day, let's take some time to celebrate and honor one of the galaxy's greatest heroes: no, not Luke, not Leia, not Rey or any of them. I'm talking about Lugubrious Mote. http://dlvr.it/T6QSn5

Forgotten Gems is a regular column about notable games that have moved out of the public eye and may not be easily accessible anymore. To see all the other games I've covered so far, be sure to check out the 11 previous issues of Forgotten Gems in our Columns section. I can’t look at the box art for Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen without “hearing” Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen. From its iconic main theme to the cheers and jeers sounds when liberating towns, and the muffled “fight it out” and “thank you!” voice samples – it all comes right back. I haven’t played this – now sadly obscure – SNES strategy RPG in three decades, but booting up the dusty Japanese cartridge on my Super Nt instantly reminds me why I skipped pesky, non-essential things like sleep when I first brought it home. Like so many things, my love affair with the Ogre Battle series started in 1993 during my college years in Japan. I had devoured Final Fantasy IV and V, and with the next inst...

These games are officially part of the Star Wars universe. http://dlvr.it/T6QB9c

A surprise hit, a network with brutal baggage, and the Steam profit paradox. http://dlvr.it/T6Nxd4

Redfall's one year anniversary came and went on May 2, 2024 with no word from Bethesda despite the widely panned game receiving no updates in six months and owners of the $100 edition still awaiting additional content. http://dlvr.it/T6MwlQ

There are some great deals on Switch micro SD cards right now in the UK, here's what we managed to find. http://dlvr.it/T6MWfl

Nintendo has issued a takedown request for more than 8,500 copies of code of Switch emulator Yuzu, which was shut down in March 2024 as its owners paid out $2.4 million in a lawsuit settlement. http://dlvr.it/T6MW51

Sony has sparked a backlash after announcing plans to force Helldivers 2 Steam players to connect to a PlayStation Network account. http://dlvr.it/T6M79K

New magic system shines in the game's early "Technical Test" period. http://dlvr.it/T6LMXl