Author: Victoria Kennedy
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The love and loss behind Pine Hearts, a cosy camping Metroidvania
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” I don’t know who first said these words, but they have given me great comfort over the years. I truly believe memories can be treasure, and often the most precious treasure there is. Pine Hearts Developer: Hyper Luminal Games Publisher: Little Nook…
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Helldivers 2 sees huge drop in player numbers since release
Arrowhead’s chaotic alien-shooter Helldivers 2 became PlayStation’s fastest-selling game ever, but despite its initial success, player numbers have since declined. A look at the game’s Steam charts shows a steady drop since February, when the game launched. According to SteamDB, at its peak in February shortly after launch, there were 458,709 concurrent players. In comparison,…
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The Last of Us season two casts Jeffrey Wright, reprising his role as Isaac
Jeffrey Wright is joining the cast of The Last of Us Season 2. The actor – who has previously starred in James Bond films including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and No Time to Die – will appear as Isaac, the same character he played in the video game version of The Last of Us…
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Dave the Diver free Godzilla DLC out now but only available for a limited time
If you are looking to get your hands on Dave the Diver’s free Godzilla DLC, there is a limited time you will be able to do so. This DLC adds three new missions to Dave the Diver, each of which will be available after chapter five’s close. There are also new dishes…
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Sony’s futuristic controller concept brings back memories of the PS3 boomerang
Sony has shared a video detailing the company’s future plans for the next decade, including a look ahead at one possible concept for a futuristic PlayStation controller. “How far will imagination carry us?” the video asks, showing an artist’s animated character coming to life before our eyes. But the controller…
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Naughty Dog’s next project “could redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming”, Neil Druckmann says
The Last of Us and Uncharted 4 creative director Neil Druckmann has said Naughty Dog’s next game could “redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming”. In an interview shared today to coincide with Sony’s corporate strategy meeting, the studio head was asked about what dream project he would like to see realised. In response, Druckmann said he…
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Indie publisher Devolver Digital announces summer showcase
There is another date to add to your diary for next month’s showcase spectacular. On Satuday 8th June, at 1am UK time, indie publisher Devolver Digital will be hosting its summer showcase, wrapping the presentation up as a 15th birthday party for its tongue-in-cheek mascot Volvy. The showcase – sorry,…
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After almost 28 years, Super Mario 64 has been beaten without using the A button
An intrepid Super Mario 64 player with far more skill and patience than I can ever hope to obtain has done the once unthinkable. They have completed the game without pressing the A button – you know, the one that makes Mario jump and therefore is pretty darn useful when navigating the platform and enemy…
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Call of Duty-like shooter XDefiant faces the typical matchmaking woes on launch
XDefiant, Ubisoft’s free-to-play Call of Duty-like arena shooter, launched yesterday. However, the game has already faced its share of issues, with matchmaking being shot (pun not intended) leaving many unable to access it at all. As users reported being met with an “Unable to Find Match” alert, Ubisoft acknowledged players were struggling to join a…
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PlayStation job listing hints at Sony’s mobile ambitions
Sony has shared a new job vacancy for a Mobile Platform Architect at PlayStation Global. The listing, which was spotted by TweakTown, shows the company is looking for an engineer to design a PlayStation platform which will focus on “developing, publishing, and operating free-to-play mobile games”. Among the responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected…