The Last of Us Online "was great", former PlayStation exec says, but Naughty Dog couldn't make it alongside new IP

Studios aren’t forced into live-service games, he says. If we do it, we can’t make Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.' So that was a lack of foresight." At one point, Sony had over10 live service games in developmentit planned to launch before March 2026. Gradually, though, the company has cancelled these live service projects andRyan has since left the company. Most notably,Sony shut down Concordshortly after release. Yoshida did not comment on these projects beyond: “Yeah, it sucks”....

February 19, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Monica Frost

The next surreal dice-rolling RPG from Cosmo D is a terrific follow-up to Betrayal at Club Low

Moves of the Diamond Hand’s first chapter is out now for free. Rejoice, dear readers, for today heralds the arrival of a new Cosmo D game. Moves of the Diamond Hand But enough logistics chat. Pizzas aren’t the only form of equipable sustenance in Moves of the Diamond Hand, however. Get it down your gullet and enjoy.

February 19, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Edward Kerr

Xbox's New AI Found Another Use For This Long-Abandoned Game

The AI could be used to preserve older games, Xbox says. Muse’s stated purpose is to help out studios by generating gameplay during the development process. Microsoft also claimed the technology might be capable of preserving long-unplayable games on obsolete systems. It was trained using developer Ninja Theory’s now-dormant and abandoned Bleeding Edge game. The developerdropped support for the gameback in 2021 to focus on newer projects. Ninja Theory partnered up with Microsoft Research due to their close proximity to each other in Cambridge, England....

February 19, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · John Petty

Avowed's Regret Treasure Map Location

In the Emerald Stair, you might find thePainter’s Regret treasure map. It’s inside a farmhouse in the southeast area of Emerald Stair called Maxim’s Claim. If you start at the Wildwoods Outskirts Party Camp, head south toward the river. In the chest there it’s possible for you to find the unique treasure called Painter’s Brush. The camp itself is overlooking the waterfall and is north of the Rootbound Godless Ruins....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Corey Scott

Avowed: Galawain's Tusks Cartographer Location For Mapping The Living Lands

TheMapping the Living Landsquest comes to an end inAvowedonce you reach the final region of Galawain’s Tusks. You don’t even have to actively track the new Mapping the Living Lands quest. So, if you want, you could head straight there and find the cartographer. At Soreena’s Mercy, head inside and travel up one flight of stairs. There’s a person inside named Renato, who you’re able to speak to through the cell....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Mrs. Rebekah Ryan DDS

Fairgame$ Release Window, Story, Trailer, And Everything We Know About Sony's New Live-Service Game

While the game was conceived of years ago, this setup is certainly something that remains topical today. When will Fairgame$ be released? Fairgame$ is the debut title from Haven Studios. As for Raymond, she’s had a turbulent career after leaving Ubisoft. Sony bought the company in 2022. Preorder Fairgame$ Fairgame$ is not yet available to preorder. In fact, we don’t even know if it’s going to be paid game at all....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Steven Reid

Former PlayStation Boss Says He Had "No Choice" But To Take Indies Job

After a 38-year run at Sony, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshidabid farewell to the company earlier this year. “Moving from first-party to indies? Well, I had no choice. But I felt very strongly about the state of PlayStation and indies. I really wanted to do this,” Yoshida said toVentureBeat. “I believed I could do something unique for that purpose. I feel like weve achieved that pretty well. Theres still a lot we can do, but people are working on it....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · John Sullivan

Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says he "had no choice" but to take a job overseeing indie games

Either that or “leave the company”. “Well, I had no choice,” said Yoshida about the move. He continued: “But I felt very strongly about the state of PlayStation and indies. I really wanted to do this. I believed I could do something unique for that purpose.” Yoshida explained PlayStation had been criticised by indie developers, that “PlayStation doesn’t care about indies”. “You don’t hear that kind of criticism anymore,” said Yoshida....

February 18, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Melinda Holmes

Fortnite Shows Why Cheaters Never Prosper After Epic Successfully Sues Pro Player

Epic Games has sent a loud and clear message to the cheaters and hackers of the world about Fortnite. “I won’t ever cheat in Fortnite again.” Meanwhile,Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2is just days away from launching this Friday, February 21. There have also been rumblings thatthe new Fortnite season could have some sort of Fast & Furious collaboration. Looking even further ahead,Disney’s Fortnite project has reportedly reached a notable milestonein development....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Martin Boyer

Get Avowed's Best Weapons By Doing This Optional Side Quest

The question is, how do you find Fragments of Starmetal and complete the quest? Be aware this guide naturally contains some light spoilers. Specifically, asking blacksmiths about the metal will yield the most answers. Solace Keep is the main hub city in the final map of Avowed, called Galawain’s Tusks. you could only reach this map by progressing through Avowed’s main story. You are able to persuade the guard to let you in through a few methods....

February 18, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Roger Buckley

Hello Kitty Island Adventure's Valentine's Day Event Features Bugs You Can Tame And Adorable Rewards

In the world of Kitty White, Valentine’s Day is a two-week event. Take especially good care of a Lovebug, and it will evolve into various adorable new forms. Players can also get their paws on Valentine’s Day-themed goodies both old and new. The Hello Kitty Island Adventure Hugs & Hearts Festival event ends on Friday, February 21. Hello Kitty Island Adventure is available to play on Nintendo Switch, PC, and iOS devices....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Angela Jordan

Hollow Knight Silksong Page Removed From Nintendo Store, Has Returned

The long-awaited sequel was briefly removed from Nintendo’s eShop, but is still listed on other platforms. Hollow Knight Silksong has since returned to the eShop. A strong theory is that it’s being moved to a Switch 2 launch and not outright canceled. Yes the game is real, progressing and will release. Unfortunately, no other details were given. Since being announced six years ago, updates have been sparse and sporadic at best....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Robert Cox

How Long Is Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii?

Goro Majima’s pirate crusade has depth in spades. How Long is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii? For reference, Yakuza games usually have around 13 or so chapters. Now, playing one of these games by only focusing on the primary storyline would be a disservice. Playing on PC, I have over 26 hours logged in, but the in-game time is lower. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly?...

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Ian Lee