The EWC Apex tournament isn’t the only thing to get excited about this August for fans of the game, as the biggest change in Apex Legends history is just around the corner, with aim assist finally getting its much-deserved nerf. Announced Aug. 1 via Dexerto alongside the release of...

Aim assist is officially getting a nerf in Apex season 22

Riot Games has pulled off a surprise attack by shadow-dropping VALORANT on consoles today. The tactical shooter is now live on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, bringing its intense gameplay to a wider audience. After gathering invaluable player feedback during VALORANT’s beta testing on console over the last couple...

Surprise! VALORANT is now available on console

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Xbox Game Pass is getting some drastic changes in September.

Xbox Game Pass to Receive Price Increase and New Subscription Tier

Iconic video game magazine Game Informer is reportedly shutting down after more than three decades in the industry. The GameStop-owned publication, which was started in August 1993, announced its closure via a short post on social media. It notes that after 33 "thrilling years," it announced with a heavy heart, its closure.

Game Informer is Shutting Down After More Than Three Decades

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

PlayStation VR2 Hit With Major $200 Price Cut

Curious about the Xbox Series X? You're in the right place! This powerhouse console has taken the gaming world by storm. What makes the Xbox Series X so special? Its lightning-fast load times, stunning graphics, and backward compatibility with older games. Gamers love its sleek design and powerful hardware. But there's more to it than meets the eye. From its innovative cooling system to the impressive Game Pass library, the Xbox Series X offers a gaming experience like no other. Ready to dive into 14 amazing facts about this next-gen console? Let's get started!

14 Facts About Xbox Series X

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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

More details have emerged about the PlayStation Portal’s launch and price in India. According to games analyst Rishi Alwani, who last week reported about the handheld console coming to India, has provided more details in his blog High Chaos Run. The price, previously estimated at around ₹20,000, is now...

PlayStation Portal: Report Reveals Expected Pricing and Reasons Behind Sony Handheld's Delayed Launch

Many classic games remain stranded on old hardware, making old consoles essential for playing those iconic titles. Remasters and ports may alter how a game looks and feels, making original releases often better options for authentic experiences. Modding old consoles breathes new life into them, enabling emulation, fan-made content, and...

Why You Should Keep Your Old Consoles

At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most. It's wild to think that the gaming console wars have been raging for nearly fifty years, but dominance over your TV is still a struggle between Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony. The PlayStation is in its fifth generation, and while there are certainly plenty of memes about how the PS5 "has no games," that's not true when you take into account its massive digital library and backward compatibility. It's a solid and multi-functional console, and right now, Best Buy is having a big sale on hardware and software, so press the start button and dive into everything the PlayStation 5 has to offer.

Massive Best Buy PlayStation Sale: Deals on Hardware, VR, and Games

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The Nintendo Play Together Sale offers a fantastic opportunity for gamers to snag discounts on some of the best multiplayer and co-op games available on the Nintendo Switch. This sale is your chance to save on titles perfect for enjoying with friends and family. Whether you’re looking to dive into competitive games or cooperative adventures, this sale has something for everyone.

Best Deals on Nintendo Play Together Sale

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

Secret Agent Clank could be heading to new PlayStation consoles.

PlayStation Seemingly Leaks Next PSP Re-Release for PS5 and PS4

Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more. July has been a decent month for PlayStation subscribers. The Essential offerings were a mixed bag largely saved by Borderlands 3, meanwhile, there were some great additions for Extra and Premium. Many PS Plus subscribers are hoping next month will be better, and we don’t have too long left to wait. The reveal date for the PS Plus August 2024 free games is near and we know of nine games officially leaving.

PS Plus August 2024 free games reveal date and nine big games officially leaving

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If you’ve never experienced virtual reality, it can be hard to appreciate just how convincing the best VR games have become in recent years. VR headsets such as the Meta Quest 3 are now wireless and lightweight, with crisp resolutions, full body tracking, and zippy, lifelike refresh rates creating unnervingly realistic environments before your very eyes.The best VR games take advantage of the hardware in fun and interesting ways. While the technology has come a long way, bounding around in virtual reality is physically exhausting, so, the games with most appeal tend to be playable in short bursts – think...

10 best VR games to dive into this year

CoD Champs may have wrapped up the 2024 Call of Duty League season last month, but there’s still one more MW3 tournament before we officially move on to Black Ops 6: the Esports World Cup. The MW3 EWC will give competitive CoD fans one last chance to watch some...

Results for CoD MW3 Esports World Cup 2024

It’s time for more UFL testing with the open beta, and if you’re eager to get involved with a new take on virtual football, we’ve got all the details for you. Yes, you can try out a new UFL open beta to see what the fuss is all about. UFL has Cristiano Ronaldo as its cover star, and the first beta iteration was a massive success drawing in a huge crowd for its first beta weekend.

How to play the UFL open beta

In today's Daily Fix: Sony is releasing a limited edition Astro Bot-themed DualSense controller, and you don't need to enter some sweepstakes to get it (ahem...Xbox). Pre-orders for the controller will go live Friday August 9th at 7am PT at direct.playstation.com. The controller and the new Astro Bot game will launch a month later on September 6th. In other news, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Twitch is at risk of becoming a "zombie brand" as it still remains unprofitable 10 years after Amazon's acquisition. Twitch went through a round of layoffs earlier this year, and many employees fear more layoffs in the near future. And finally, a pillar of the seventh generation of gaming consoles is no more. Yesterday, the Xbox 360 Marketplace was shut down, meaning gamers can no longer purchase new content from the service. However, gamers can still download content they already own, including full games and DLC.

Astro Bot Gets Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller - IGN Daily Fix

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Why is VALORANT console rank being reset?

As players continue to try the console version of VALORANT, current beta players are quickly finding out that their ranks are being reset very soon—but aren’t...

Why is VALORANT console rank being reset?

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