If you haven’t been keeping up with our PS5 stock updates, now is a great time to do so because Intel CEO has delivered some bad news: chip shortage is now expected to last until at least 2024. As reported by CNBC, Pat Gelsinger said during an interview with TechCheck that the pandemic’s ripple effect has…
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Marvel’s Avengers Future Uncertain as Marvel Approval Needed for Future Content at Embracer – PlayStation LifeStyle
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudEmbracer announced its intention to acquire Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal as well as several IPs associated with the studios. It appears Marvel’s Avengers and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will be amongst the back-catalog of games to also be making the transition. However, for Marvel’s Avengers to continue to receive future…
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PS Plus subscribers continue to unlock bonus discounts for the featured sale. It’s currently the “Golden Week” sale, with over 500 games discounted. Unfortunately, it’s hard to filter the PS Plus exclusive prices from the normal sale prices. Happily, this article is here with a list of all PS Plus games discounts for today, May 3,…
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It’s Tuesday, which is usually a great day for PS5 restock news. Often, today will be the day that retailers across the US and UK announce imminent drops. While most are still silent, there are still some opportunities for hopefuls to get themselves in a great position to lock down a new PS5. Read on…
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Ghostwire: Tokyo Update Adds VRR Support and Lets Players Talk to Dogs Again
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudGhostwire: Tokyo got a brand new PS5 update today, May 2, that has added VRR support. The other changes it has made include removing the progression blockers that occurred after players spoke to dogs, as well as new cosmetics and emotes to celebrate the upcoming Children’s Day in Japan.Ghostwire: Tokyo May 2 Update Patch NotesThe…
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Embracer Promises New Instalments of Beloved Franchises Like Deus Ex and Thief
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudEmbracer announced the latest in a series of acquisitions today with Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal all set to join the group. As part of the deal, several IPs and more than 50 back-catalog games will also be included. In their plans for the future, Embracer promised new installments of beloved franchises…
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PlayStation Hiring a Director for Acquisitions and Investments
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudIf the news of Embracer Group bagging Square Enix properties wasn’t enough for you today, here’s another one: Sony is hiring a director of corporate development whose role will involve identifying opportunities for PlayStation acquisitions. As spotted by Twitter user Roberto Serrano, the incumbent will be responsible for “inorganic” growth opportunities that also include investments and…
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Square Enix Keeping Just Cause and Life Is Strange Following Embracer Deal
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudNow that we’ve moved past the initial shock of today’s Square Enix Embracer Group deal, it’s time to take a look at which IPs are going to Embracer and which ones remain with Square Enix. Neither company has provided a complete list of franchises that are being sold but we know that Embracer has acquired…
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Readers’ Opinion: Is Square Enix Selling Eidos and Crystal Dynamics Good News? – PlayStation LifeStyle
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudReaders’ Opinion is a place to share your thoughts in the comments section below. We’ll feature our favorite replies in the next installment.Square Enix has sold Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal to Embracer Group in a shock move for $300 million (via GameRevolution), effectively giving the Swedish video game holding company access to…
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Embracer Group in Talks to Acquire Square Enix Montreal and Tomb Raider Among Numerous Properties
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudEmbracer Group took many by surprise this morning when it announced that it’s in talks to acquire major Square Enix properties and its Western studios including Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal. For $300 million cash, the Sweden-based holding company also picked up a massive catalog of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief,…