2020 has been a rough year on the gaming industry. Not only did it mark the launch of a new console generation (which can be a strain on companies that want to put their best foot forward), it also saw a global pandemic that delayed the rollout of games and products. Production woes were inevitable.
Read MoreEven though the PlayStation 5 has numerous advantages over its competitors — how does it stand as a gaming system overall? Are the technological advances worth the money being spent? And does it have everything you're looking for in a gaming console? Here are the best and worst things about the PS5.
Read MoreRockstar's Red Dead series is an epic, sweeping western, but the fun is in the details. The games are packed full of easter eggs, references to other Rockstar games, and sometimes full stories you might otherwise miss. But so far, the series hasn't fully explained what happened to Red Harlow.
Read MoreSuper Mario is an icon of video game history that changed gaming forever. Practically everyone had a copy of Super Mario Bros. for their Nintendo Entertainment System — not just because it was a common pack-in game, but because it was a must-own title for the console. But what about its true sequel?
Read MoreRockstar has now seemingly abandoned proper sequel plans in favor of milking the live service MMO. But, some eagle-eyed viewers think the studio might have used the update's newest trailer (which notably features a submarine) to smuggle under-the-radar info that indicates GTA 6 is fast approaching.
Read MoreThere's a good selection of Atari 2600 titles that are super hard to find and also fetch a high price. One title that's considered among that group of valuable 2600 games is a Space Invaders reskin. That game is the Atari-developed and The Coca-Cola Company-published Pepsi Invaders.
Read MoreThe PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is once again trending on Twitter. The handheld, which was developed and produced by Sony, is creating a huge buzz on social media. Many gamers have taken to Twitter to express their total appreciation for the handheld console — crediting it for many fond memories.
Read MoreThe winner of the console war seems to shift every five minutes. With all these consoles vying for attention, you might wonder what the bigwigs behind these platforms think of the ensuing loyalty war. Turns out, Phil Spencer is less than enthused to see that Xbox fans are fighting with PS5 devotees.
Read MoreWith both the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5 officially here, the next generation of gaming has arrived. Both console have greatly improved load times vs. their predecessors, but which games run better on which? Here are a few games that run better on the Xbox than the PS5.
Read MoreBoss battles are often a highlight of video games and are often remembered as the best moments in video games altogether. A survey by SVG asked participants to choose their favorite boss battle in gaming out of five selections, and the responses were mostly evenly split among a few tough contenders.
Read MoreNintendo has a lengthy history of iconic series. In order to determine which of the many beloved Nintendo franchises from throughout the company's storied history is number one in fans' eyes, SVG conducted a survey of 1,700 people that definitively crowns one series above all others.
Read MoreIO Interactive has dropped a location reveal trailer for the upcoming Hitman 3.
Read MoreMMORPG gamers witnessed a heartwarming moment when Final Fantasy 14 and World of Warcraft celebrated the launch of the latter's newest DLC, Shadowlands.
Read MoreGamers finally know when to expect the next generation upgrade for the long-running Rainbow Six Siege, thanks to an official announcement on the PlayStation Blog. The game will become playable on the new PlayStation 5 and Series X alongside the arrival of the game's Year 5 Season 4 update on Dec. 1.
Read MoreThe new Activision game, Black Ops - Cold War, which came out on Nov. 13 to take advantage of the next-generation capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, has been experiencing issues. With the new Series X, those issues have translated to some consoles getting bricked.
Read MoreA sequel can be a rewarding thing for both the creators and the fans of a particular franchise. The video game industry has produced some incredible sequels over the years, but there have been just as many series that have seemed to stop dead. SVG recently asked which game most deserved a sequel.
Read MoreMedieval wizard battle royale Spellbreak is set to receive a major content update on Dec. 15 that will introduce a story-based chapter system to the game. Here is how Spellbreak's implementation of its story content can help set it apart in a genre already saturated with a ton of competition.
Read MoreFor a famous Twitch streamer, the banhammer is a weapon to be feared. 2020 has been a particularly active year for the hammer as Twitch has issued several strange bans. The latest could be one of the most bizarre. A streamer who goes by Projekt Melody was banned on Twitch over a strange legal claim.
Read MoreCrash Bandicoot's rich history has been filled with meme-worthy moments and memorable one-liners. Toys for Bob honored the franchise, which was first developed by Naughty Dog as a Sony PlayStation exclusive, by throwing a ton of hidden Easter eggs and nods to past Crash games into It's About Time.
Read MorePrior to the release of the hugely popular Minecraft, survival games were completely different Markus Persson is a Swedish video game programmer that is credited for being the creator of Minecraft and a founder of Mojang Studios. But just how much is the creator of Minecraft really worth?
Read MoreA brand new subscription service is heading to Epic Games' Fortnite alongside the release of Chapter 2 Season 5 on Dec. 2. The service, called Fortnite Crew, will give players access to each season's Battle Pass as well as a ton of monthly exclusive bonus items and will cost only $11.99 each month.
Read MoreSome vintage Atari 2600 games are worth a small fortune. One such game is the extremely rare Sears Telegames version of Superman.
Read MoreThe XBox Series X is finally here, but the Xbox One continued to gain new releases in 2020 leading up to the Series X's debut in November. Some were great. Others weren't. These are the worst Xbox One games of 2020.
Read MoreThe gaming industry has been recognized in a big way, and by a major mainstream publication. Time just revealed its top 100 inventions of 2020 and the PlayStation 5 was given a slot in the entertainment category. Every year, Time releases a list of the top inventions making the world a better place.
Read MoreFortnite leaker Lucas7yoshi, who has proven reliable in the past when it comes to changes in the popular battle royale, is claiming that Epic Games will soon be adding some form of modding support to the game. A new feature like this could revitalize the battle royale game's fan base going forward.
Read MoreMany gamers who ordered PS5s through Amazon have opened their boxes to find cat food, toilet paper, and nerf guns, but no console. Thieves took the time to cut open their packages, remove the contents, and replace them with doodads of significantly less worth, and PS5 consoles aren't alone in this.
Read MoreThe Nintendo Game Boy is a beloved piece of gaming hardware. The device was a literal game-changer, bringing handheld adventures to players everywhere. And for the Game Boy Micro, one enterprising YouTuber has recently discovered that it can be used to play the latest generation of console gaming.
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