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HexGaming Phantom PlayStation 5 Controller Review

In a market full of premium controllers, the Phantom manages to come out on top.

The PlayStation 5 DualSense is arguably one of the best first-party controllers to ever exist. This base PS5 controller already features amazing haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion controls, a touch pad, and a tried-and-true design that fits comfortably in most everyone's hands. Sony essentially combined some of the best features of the previous-generation PlayStation controllers and then added...
 

Bethesda Previews DOOM: The Dark Ages, Indiana Jones, and Starfield: Shattered Space

Punch demons, punch Nazis, punch space, punch ghouls, punch Khajiit.

Bethesda showed off a bunch during the Xbox Game Showcase today, including a reveal for Doom: The Dark Ages. The studio also shared a new look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Starfield's Shattered Space expansion, and more for Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online.

DOOM: The Dark Ages
id Software shared the first look at the next entry in the DOOM franchise. DOOM: The Dark Ages is a new...
 

Review: 5-hour Energy Gamer Shot

You ever write a three-page review for an energy supplement?

In early May 2024, 5-hour ENERGY (hereto after shown as 5-hour Energy) released a new Gamer Shot line of energy drink supplements. We got some news about it because this is a video game website that posts video game related news. That is how these things work. These 5-hour Energy Gamer Shots are available in three flavors: Pineapple Charge, Rocket Raspberry, and Apple Bash. Unless things have suddenly changed in the fe...
 

Band Together in Terror: The Outlast Trials Review

The Outlast Trials proves that survival horror can be more fun with friends.

The Outlast Trials is a four-player PvE game taking place in the Cold War era. The game's opening moments and lore paint a gruesome and wicked scene that will be familiar to series veterans but disquieting to those new to the Outlast universe. Players work their way through a series of experiments, each of which plays out on various large maps like a police station, a courthouse, a carnival, and more. The g...
 

Microsoft Shutdown Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Games

The company valued at over $3 trillion just closed several game studios.

Arkane Austin, the studio behind Redfall and 2017's Prey, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Tango Gameworks, the studio behind The Evil Within series and the multiple award-winning Hi-Fi Rush, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Alpha Dog Games, the studio behind the mobile game Mighty Doom, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Roundhouse Studios will not be shutdown but will instead be absorbed by The Elder Scrolls Online...
 

TikTok Ban Signed Into Law by President Biden

Owner ByteDance has 270 days to sell off TikTok.

On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that also included a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States. This ban can only be averted if the China-based company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, sells off the popular social media app before the 270 day time limit is up.

This gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok. An additional 90 day extension could be offered by President Biden if...
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  • New Meta VR Headset Confirmed for October Release

    New Meta VR Headset Confirmed for October Release

    Mark Zuckerberg confirmed this via a Joe Rogan podcast.

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the company's next virtual reality headset will be released this October. This confirmation came during a recent appearance by Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan's podcast. There's something to be said about these two terrible people having a nice, little chat but we'll leave that to others.

    It wasn't specified just what this new headset would be, but it's expected to be Project Cambr...
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  • Destiny 2 - King's Fall World First Race Details to Keep in Mind

    Destiny 2 - King's Fall World First Race Details to Keep in Mind

    Even though it's familiar, it will nonetheless be challenging.

    At 1PM (ET), Bungie will re-introduce the classic King's Fall raid from the first Destiny to Destiny 2. Players will venture into the Dreadnaught to face up against Oryx, The Taken King.

    Countless six-person teams will be racing to try to earn the title of "World's First" along with a swanky physical belt that Bungie sends to the team that was verified to complete the raid before all other challengers....
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  • NHL 23 to Include Women Players in Ultimate Team Mode

    NHL 23 to Include Women Players in Ultimate Team Mode

    The annual hockey title from EA Sports will be out on October 14.
    Electronic Arts announced an October 14 release date for NHL 23. On this date, the game will arrive on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. There is, sadly, still no PC release for the franchise.

    This year, EA says that NHL 23 will place a greater focus on "social play never before seen in the franchise." This simply means that there will now be cross-platform matchmaking included...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Season 2 'Master of Arms' Detailed by DICE

    Battlefield 2042 Season 2 'Master of Arms' Detailed by DICE

    Get a look at the new map, new Specialist, new vehicles, and new weaponry.

    DICE officially revealed a lot of the new content coming when Battlefield 2042's second season, Master of Arms, launches on August 30. Yes, Season 2 starts in just five days, so if you have any lingering things to finish in Season 1, you best get a move on.

    In Season 2, Stranded will be the new map added to the game. This map has a greater focus on close quarters combat but will still feature plenty...
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  • Nier-Inspired Game Phantom Hellcat Announced

    Nier-Inspired Game Phantom Hellcat Announced

    Flashy moves, crazy combs, and plenty of perspective changes.

    All in! Games, publisher behind games like Chernobylite, revealed the first game from their own internal game studio, Ironbird Creations, during Opening Night Live. The studio showed off a preview for their new IP called Phantom Hellcat that they say is inspired by action-adventure games like NieR.

    You play as a rebellious young woman named Jolene. Jolene did a little oopsie when she broke the seal on a curse...
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  • Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Announced

    Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Announced

    A new 3v7 asymmetrical multiplayer game inspired by the 1988 cult horror classic movie.

    It's the year 2022 and Killer Klowns from Outer Space is somehow making a comeback. During Opening Night Live, Good Shepherd Entertainment, MGM, and Teravision Games announced Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. This is an upcoming 3 vs 7 asymmetrical online multiplayer game that is inspired by the cult horror film from 1988.

    The titular Killer Klowns descend upon the town of...
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  • PlayStation 5 Price Increase Announced for Most Global Markets

    PlayStation 5 Price Increase Announced for Most Global Markets

    Prices are going up around the world, except for the United States.

    Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan took to the PlayStation Blog today to announce a price increase for the PlayStation 5. Ryan says that prices are going up by a fairly decent amount in some territories due to "high global inflation rates, as well as adverse currency trends." These price increases are coming to markets throughout Europe, Middle East, Afrida, Asia-Pacific, Latin America,...
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  • New New Tales from the Borderlands Trailer and Release Date

    New New Tales from the Borderlands Trailer and Release Date

    It's not just new, it's new new.

    2K and Gearbox announce that New Tales from the Borderlands is set to be released on October 21, 2022. This new "choices matter" narrative adventure set in the Borderlands universe is also now up for pre-order on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC through Steam or Epic Games Store.

    Like the first Tales from the Borderlands, New Tales from the Borderlands features an original story. Several veterans from the narrative team at Telltale...
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  • Bungie Disables Heavy Grenade Launchers After Players Discover Damage Bug

    Bungie Disables Heavy Grenade Launchers After Players Discover Damage Bug

    Heavy grenade launchers are off the menu for this weekend's raid.

    Just yesterday, Bungie released Season of Plunder for Destiny 2. The space pirate themed season has been a fair bit of fun thus far, but it's also had its fair share of issues right from the get-go.

    Before it was even obtainable, Bungie noted that they have disabled the new Titan exotic armor, Point-Contract Cannon Brace. No specific reason for it being disabled was provided. There's also no way for any...
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  • Friends vs Friends Blends Deck Building with FPS Combat

    Friends vs Friends Blends Deck Building with FPS Combat

    Genres know no bounds in this PvP, deck building, FPS.

    Brainwash Games and Raw Fury are combining forces to bring you Friends vs Friends. Friends vs Friends combines card deck building with competitive FPS PvP battles. Also, everyone plays as an animal, because why not. It's at least coming to PC via Steam.

    Players will pick a character, build a deck with crazy cards, and then engage in FPS fights. The main modes are 1v1 and 2v2 online matches. Each game includes unique...
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  • Deck13 Announces Atlas Fallen

    Deck13 Announces Atlas Fallen

    A new action-RPG from the creators of The Surge.

    Get ready for a new fantasy action-RPG from the studio that brought you The Surge games and the first Lords of the Fallen. Their new game, currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S is called Atlas Fallen. A reveal trailer was shown off during Opening Night Live and gives players a little taste of this new game world.

    This trailer introduces a sand-covered world along with two fighters that battle...
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  • Denuvo Dips Toes into Anti-Emulation Technology for Switch

    Denuvo Dips Toes into Anti-Emulation Technology for Switch

    Denuvo is attempting to combat piracy of Nintendo Switch titles.

    Denuvo, the anti-tamper enthusiasts, just revealed new technology that they say will help to combat Nintendo Switch game piracy. Their announcement says that "by preventing piracy on Switch while blocking unauthorized emulations on PC, studios are able to increase their revenue during the game launch window."

    Denuvo is calling their new technology "Nintendo Switch Emulator Protection."...
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  • The Lords of the Fallen Announced

    The Lords of the Fallen Announced

    It's like Lords of the Fallen 2.

    CI Games announced The Lords of the Fallen during Opening Night Live for Gamescom. This is a sequel to Lords of the Fallen from 2014, which itself is a fantasy action-RPG in the same vein as Dark Souls. While the first game was developed by CI Games and Deck 13, this sequel is being developed by HEXWORKS.

    The Lords of the Fallen was revealed with a three-minute cinematic trailer (seen below). It shows off the game's new dark fantasy setting....
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  • Dying Light 2 Update Includes Several Major Improvements

    Dying Light 2 Update Includes Several Major Improvements

    Plus, new details on the Bloody Ties story DLC.

    Dying Light 2 fans received a double treat today during the Opening Night Live show at Gamescom. First off was a new trailer reveal for Bloody Ties, the first story DLC for Dying Light 2. Players will converge on The Carnage Hall come October 13.

    Bloody Ties will task you with reaching "the epicenter of death, wealth, and absolute splendor" at The Carnage Hall. This is an old opera building full of challenges, quests,...
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  • Destiny 2: Lightfall Reveal Trailer, Season of Plunder Launch

    Destiny 2: Lightfall Reveal Trailer, Season of Plunder Launch

    Swing through a neon-soaked city on Neptune.

    Earlier, Bungie showed off the first look at the next Destiny 2 expansion, Lightfall. The new expansion will be out on February 28, 2023 and will be the "penultimate chapter of Destiny 2's Light and Darkness saga." This expansion will obviously continue the overarching story that started back with the original Destiny.

    In Lightfall, players will go up against Calus, the former emperor of the Cabal. Oh, and the Pyramid...
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