Over the course of the lifespan of the PlayStation 1, some games made it clear that things were never going to be the same again, and other games didn’t have that immediate impact. It’s the latter we’re focusing on here, with 10 PS1 games that were ahead of their time. From innovative features trapped on otherwise average releases, to excellent titles that simply came out too early in the PlayStation’s run to be properly appreciated, these are the games that told us in one way or another where the industry was headed, even if the games themselves didn’t know it.

10 PS1 Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time

Helldivers 2 was so popular two weeks after its launch that it dealt with constant server issues. It hit a peak concurrent player count of 458,709, but now it’s down to a more manageable 28,000. According to SteamDB, Helldivers 2 is sat at exactly 15,000 players at the time...

‘Helldivers 2’ has lost 93 per cent of its players in six months

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Star Wars, Madden, World of Warcraft, and more star in August 2024's lineup of games.

10 Video Games Releasing in August 2024 You Should Not Miss

The story of Apex Legends is fascinating. It came from Respawn Entertainment, who made the team shooter as a spinoff of sorts to their mech shooter hit, Titanfall. The irony was two-fold on that front. First, unlike the two main titles in that other franchise, this series dropped out of nowhere on mobile platforms and was dropped for free! The other irony was that this shooter game was MUCH more successful than their other one. Who could’ve guessed? Since then, it’s been one of the main things they’ve focused on, and they’ve done over 20 seasons of content for players.

Apex Legends Team Promises Big “Sweeping” Changes Via Season 22

Update 1.0.5 might bring some players back. Free-to-play shooter The First Descendant may have lost around 40 percent of its playerbase since its release earlier this month, but a new major patch may bring enough new content and improvements to bring early fans back. Two new playable Descendants, Ultimate Valby...

The First Descendant Gets First Major Update

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THERE are only a few days left before Xbox closes one of its biggest and most popular online storefronts. As players prepare for when the storefront and games are gone for good, Xbox is offering players final discounts on the available games. Xbox has been dropping the prices of games...

Xbox drops final discounts before massive store closure with 95% off 155 classic games

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Xbox 360 will be shutting down its online marketplace on July 29th, 2024. After 19 years players that found comfort within the Xbox 360 have one last chance to get some notable games before it is shut down forever. Another memorable moment in history is about to take place as recent the Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS stores also closed down.

Xbox 360 Game Store Is Closing, They Are Giving One Last Sale

Most who actually love gaming, rather than the tribalism that comes with it, will admit that the 'Console Wars' are silly and childish. To breathe life into them ever-slightly, it's fair to say that on the grand scale of things, PlayStation is usually the company among the big three that tends to come out on top more often than not, with the biggest swaying factor being the long list of PlayStation exclusives over the years.

10 Best PS5 Games Of All Time

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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Pokemon professor estimates it'd take you over 81 sextillion years to truly 100% Emerald, long enough for the sun to explode over 10 trillion times

If you’ve been paying attention to Capcom over the last several years, you know they’ve been doing a kind of “initiative” when it comes to a certain attorney franchise. Specifically, they’ve been remastering and porting the entire franchise to modern systems. It started with the original trilogy and then the spinoff prequel series that never came to the West. Following that was the second trilogy that was released earlier this year, and now, the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is getting ready to complete that set in September. That means gamers will have the opportunity to have everything on one platform should they so desire.

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Previews Highlight New and Old Aspects Of The Spinoff

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

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An epic game modification (mod) for Fallout 4 that recreates an apocalyptic version of London is due for release on Thursday (July 25). Fallout: London project manager Dean Carter confirmed to Inverse the mod will come out “unless nuclear war happens.”Fallout 4 is set in an imagined, post-nuclear war version of Boston in 2287. Fallout: London transposes the action to London, 40 years earlier in 2247. This is one of the largest and most high-profile game mods to date. Its voice cast includes former Doctor Who actors Sylvester McCoy and Colin Baker and the ex-Speaker of the House John Bercow. Fallout: London’s map...

Fallout: London is finally out today and can be downloaded for free

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Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Remembrance Duplication is one of the most important features in Elden Ring and one that’s impossible to miss in the base game. Exploring the vast fields of the Lands Between, you’ll find many Walking Mausoleums – giant enemies made of rock and soil with a literal structure on top. Destroy the crystals to bring them down, and Tarnished players can copy a single Remembrance. In Elden Ring boss souls are called Remembrances, and there’s a whole lot more to earn in Shadow of the Erdtree.

Shadow of the Erdtree: All 3 Remembrance Duplication Spots & Where To Find Them

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A European initiative is now underway for videogame preservation and consumer protections against publishers "killing games."

If 1 million people sign a petition, a ban on rendering multiplayer games unplayable has a chance to become law in Europe

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

The game was first revealed at this year’s Summer Game Fest in June. Civilization VII was properly announced during this year’s Summer Game Fest, though fans were only treated to a very brief teaser trailer during the festivities. Almost two months later, publisher 2K and developer Firaxis Games have announced that a Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase will take place on August 20 at 1:30 PM PST / 4:30 PM EST.

Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase to Stream on August 20

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The First Descendant Loses 40 Percent of Players in First Month

Those microtransactions will get you every time. Upon its release earlier this month, free-to-play looter shooter The First Descendant saw massive engagement, pulling in over 260,000...

The First Descendant Loses 40 Percent of Players in First Month

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