Update: A conflicting report from CNBC suggests that the rumors are false: Amazon is not going to make a bid for Electronic Arts, sources tell CNBC’s @DavidFaber. Shares of $EA surged earlier on a report citing a “rumor.” pic.twitter.com/k7wk0Fy7xv — CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) August 26, 2023 Original Story: It’s been a big couple of years
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Horizon Zero Dawn Netflix Series Gets Steve Blackman as Producer
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudAfter three months of searching, the Horizon Zero Dawn Netflix series has found Steve Blackman as a producer to adapt the game by Guerrilla Games. Blackman is well within Netflix’s comfort zone as he was the executive producer for The Umbrella Academy and Altered Carbon, two shows that are exclusive to the streaming service. This
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The Last of Us Part 1 Firefly Edition Might Release in EU Alongside US Restock
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudThe Last of Us 1 Firefly Edition, which went like hot cakes as soon as pre-orders went live, is being restocked in the United States. Developer Naughty Dog confirmed the news on Twitter alongside reassuring fans that it’s still working with Sony Interactive Entertainment to bring the special edition to Europe due to high demand.
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Microsoft-exclusive High on Life Has People Apologizing for Mocking Forspoken
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudA newly-released clip of Microsoft-exclusive High on Life is so cringey that it has the internet apologizing for mocking Forspoken dialogue. If you were wondering why High on Life and Forspoken were both briefly trending in gaming Twitter circles over the weekend, it’s because High on Life’s official Twitter account was one of those who
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Sony Reveals What’s in the PS5 DualSense Edge Controller Box
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudFollowing its reveal during Gamescom 2023, Sony has now shared more details about the upcoming PS5 DualSense Edge controller. Specifically, it has detailed what comes inside the product’s box. And no, it’s not just the controller, as this fancy pad boasts several modular components that can be swapped in and out based on the user’s
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PS5 Is the Only Console Getting a Price Increase Ahead of Holiday
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudIt looks like Sony is alone in its PS5 price increase shenanigans as both Microsoft and Nintendo have released statements stating that they won’t be increasing prices of their respective consoles at this time… at least not ahead of the year’s prime shopping season. This undoubtedly hands an advantage to Microsoft in regions where the
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Avalanche Software’s community manager Chandler Wood has confirmed that all Hogwarts Legacy PS5 and PS4 versions will come with an exclusive quest, and players won’t need to pre-order to gain access to the content. If you wondered why Hogwarts Legacy was featured in a State of Play and received a prime spot on PlayStation Blog
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Koei Tecmo Reportedly Teaming Up With EA for Game Based on New IP
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudKoei Tecmo is reportedly teaming up with publisher EA to release a game based on a new IP and the rumors claim that it will be released under the EA Originals branding. While few other details were revealed about the game, we’ve been told not to expect something like a Mass Effect Musou. What we
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Final Fantasy 16 Japanese Players Want the Game on PC Due to Rising PS5 Prices
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudThe recent PS5 console price increase seems to have gotten Japanese gamers in a flap over the fact they’ve got to pay out more money for the machine to be able to play Final Fantasy 16. Many are calling for the game to be released on Steam too so they can play it on a
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US PlayStation Owners Play The Most Games But Have Lowest Trophy Percentage
by Ali Mahmudby Ali MahmudSony Interactive Entertainment has shared data from a user survey comparing US PlayStation owners to those in Europe, Asia, and Japan. Presenting the data at CEDEC 2023, a conference for computer entertainment including video games, SIE provided results on the number of games, average playtime, trophy percentage rates, and other interesting stats for PS4 and Ps5