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Quick Links Even though it seems like the original PS5 that launched back in 2020 still hasn’t seen any significant sales or promotions, and nor has its Slim edition which launched in 2023, thePlayStation 5 Proconsole is already here and ready to seize your wallets once again. That’s why it’s time to ask whether the hardware isreallyworth it this time. The PS5 Pro comes with a new design and better technical specs to truly make those next-gen titles and exclusives feel like they’re utilizing all that they can to deliver the best PS5 experience....

It’s Christmas, and people around the world are traveling home to see their families. While often stressful, the holidays are a time for connection with loved ones and a chance to enjoy one another’s company during this short run we have on Earth. But it’s hard to deny the last few years have been stressful, and conversations about certain topics can lead to so many misunderstandings and arguments. The world is not in a good place....

Summary The next game in the Yakuza series will beLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaiiand it will be here only a little more than a year after Infinite Wealth because, well, I can only assume the team at RGG Studio have the ability to stop time. Goro Majima will be the game’s lead and the Mad Dog looks great in pirate garb, becasue of course he does. However, if many of you are pining for more Kiryu, Sega has provided a way to have the best of both worlds....

Summary Last week’s Game Awards was one of the most loaded shows in its history with everything froma first look at The Witcher 4tothe reveal of Naughty Dog’s next game. Conspicuous by its absence wasMarvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra. An Amy Hennig-led game that’s supposed to be launching in 2025, and it’s Hennig who has provided an update on how it’s doing via a first look at some of its concept art....

Summary The final launch trailer forMarvel Rivalshas confirmed the last few heroes in its 33-character starting roster, including Wolverine, Squirrel Girl, Cloak and Dagger, Iron Fist, and Black Widow. We might be approaching the end of 2024 andgetting ready to determine which of the year’s games were the best, but that doesn’t mean that there’s not still some potential bangers on the horizon.Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, and Antonblast all come to mind, but there’s one massive multiplayer release waiting to take up everyone’s time - Marvel Rivals....

My Game of the Year has been locked down since January. I wouldn’t usually call a race 11 months before the finish line, butLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthwas a uniquely emotional experience for me, playing it in the daysimmediately after the passing of my Elvis-loving grandad, who died from cancer and extolled many of the virtues of Kiryu himself. There could not have been a more perfect game for me at that time....

Summary Last monthMetaphor: ReFantazioarrived and likely shook up a lot of Game of the Year lists - we really shouldn’t have expected anything less from the Persona team. Whether you’re still adventuring through Euchornia or you’re already done with Metaphor and can’t stop thinking about it, Good Smile is here to tempt you with the game’s first Nendoroid based on its nameless lead character. Well, technically the hero does have a name....

The Monk is a fantastic class for allPath of Exile 2players, both newcomers and veterans of the series. With a mix of elemental attacks and high mobility, the Monk can crush their foes with some of the best clear speed you’ll find for a PoE2 build. Leveling a character can prove difficult, but the Monk has a strong set of initial skills to get you through the first few Acts. And once you get your hands on Spirit Gems and some stronger supports, you’ll have little issues leveling through the campaign and breaking into Path of Exile 2’s endgame systems....

Summary Villains inanimeare always working towards bringing their ideals to fruition. So charisma is one of the most important characteristics in any antagonist, and dressing to impress is one of the quickest ways to garner the attention of both characters and the audience. With their excellent sense of fashion, these villains become immediately eye-catching. The elegant looks of various villains had the people around them fooled, as no one would expect some refined gentlemen to commit some atrocious and ugly deeds....

Summary PlayStationhas launcheda new section on its websitefor its 30th anniversary dedicated to celebrating all of its consoles, from the PS1 to the PlayStation VR2. The official sales numbers are included in the older console sections and thePS2’s page confirms what Nintendo feared - it really will need to sell more than 160 millionSwitchesto become the best-selling console of all time. The PS2 has been the best-selling console ever for the better part of 20 years....

Summary When Sony’s PlayStation Stars program first debuted, it instantly became a great way for hardcorePlayStationgamers to turn their activities and purchases into some neat rewards, including dollars off at the PlayStation Store,as well as full-length games. That said,the program received some sweeping changes in August, with points now having expiration dates attached to them. More so, subscription renewals, like renewing PlayStation Plus, will no longer be part of the program in 2025....

Summary Over the past decade,Sonyhas cultivated an ecosystem of first-party studios, each with its own respective major single-player series. These studios include Naughty Dog (The Last of Us), Guerrilla (Horizon), Sucker Punch (Ghost of…), Insomniac (Spider-Man), Sony Santa Monica (God of War), among others. This is an intentional strategy and, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment chairman Hiroki Totoki, the publisher is going to be ramping up its efforts in the years ahead....

Dragon Age: The Veilguardis laser-focused on being as approachable as possible. The combat is action-oriented and flashy. The linear level design (and overall structure) has much more in common with Sony’s God of War Ragnarok than with fan-favorite entryDragon Age: Origins. Roleplaying choices are also simplified, with a dialogue wheel that similarly follows in the footsteps of another PlayStation blockbuster,Horizon Zero Dawn. I tend to prefer things a little less streamlined, so I’ve bumped against some of these design decisions....