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PlayStationhas been working to improve many aspects of its hardware and software from one generation to the next and a recent patent suggests thatPlayStationgames will become even more immersive in the future. According to a recently filed Sony patent, PlayStation is looking to improve audio immersion in its videogames through an improved controller. The patent suggests that input signals could configure even general-purpose controllers to improve audio immersion in PlayStation games just as theDualShock 4 and DualSense drawplayers into the experience more than traditional controllers....

Over the years, manyPlayStationfans have built up impressive Trophy collections, with the platform’s achievement system introduced back in the days of the PlayStation 3. Since then, thePlayStationVita, PS4, and PS5 have allowed players to expand upon their Trophy count, with many aiming to reach the level 1,000 Trophy icon one day - and some already doing so. From those that take a quantity over quality approach and focus onincredibly easy Trophy liststo those that strive to gather only the toughest Platinums possible, many PlayStation fans have come to adore the platform’s approach to achievements....

Summary Pokemon GOhas announced an increase in the storage of items and Pokemon. Every day,Pokemon GOplayers catch new creatures and get items by rotating Photo Discs and participating in events. Over time, it’s normal for players to accumulate items and Pokemon, occasionally finding themselves having to discard some of them to create breathing space in their inventories. When trainers start theirPokemon GOadventure, their backpack storage starts at 350. On the other hand, a novice trainer can store up to 300 Pokemon....

Pokemon GOis doing everything it can to keep its players busy as the work fights the progression of coronavirus with social distancing and lockdowns, but some parts of the game just can’t be completed from inside the house. Recentchanges to spawns, incense, and bonusesensured that there is still plenty of motivation to login daily even if players can’t go out for Battle Raids, but certain events aren’t going to happen as long as social distancing precautions remain in place....

One popular feature ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethave been Tera Raids that allow players to team up and take down special versions of powerful mons. Co-op Dynamax raids were introduced in the previous generation, butPokemon Scarlet and Violetupped the game with its 7-Star Tera Raid events featuring creatures that couldn’t be obtained in the game otherwise. While these raids have been a great way to showcase the Terastal Phenomenon of Gen 9, developer Game Freak could throw an interesting twist on them by reintroducing a mechanic that has so far only appeared in spin-off titles....

Sony recently revealed itsPS PlusExtra and Premium games for February 2023, and they are certainly something. It’s a great month, meaning March 2023 is in for a big challenge. Between the Essential, Extra, and Premium, Sony is giving away high-profile games likeDestiny 2, Mafia, Horizon Forbidden West, Resident Evil 7, Outriders, and more. ThePS Plus games for February 2023might just make up some of the best of the year. However, if that’s the case, that could break from a longstanding tradition....

Summary Known for its unique gameplay,Rocket Leaguefeatures a variety of customization options, which will soon include Lightning McQueen from Disney and Pixar’s animated movieCars.Rocket Leaguebranded contenthas previously included the sportswear company Puma and auto manufacturer Ford, though pop culture crossovers have been among the top fan-favorites. A high-octane multiplayer game,Rocket Leaguegives players control over a variety of vehicles that are used to play soccer and score goals with giant balls, unique tricks, and powerful boosts....

Game Rant recently spoke with Jacob Pauwels, creator of the viral TikTok series Roll for Sandwich, where he uses the unpredictable and chaotic nature of D&D-style dice rolls to determine the ingredients in his sandwiches. Rapidly earning nearly 1.7 million followers onTikTokin less than a year and inspiring countless other content creators, the series highlights one of the most exciting elements of tabletop roleplaying games while serving as a compelling story of culinary experimentation....

The unprecedented success of theMarvelCinematic Universe has revitalized numerous comic book superheroes over the past 15 years. Characters who did not have a huge fan base outside the comics, such as Iron Man and Black Panther, have found completely new audiences thanks to their on-screen exploits. Even before his tragic passing in 2020, Chadwick Boseman’s turn as King T’Challa in 2018’sBlack Pantherearned rave reviews. His death, as well as the subsequent release ofBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, cemented his legacy, meaning future iterations of Black Panther could struggle to be viewed on equal footing....

Summary AStarfieldplayer is wowing the game’s community with pictures of his custom ship inspired by Batman’s Batwing. The large vessel is an impressive example of what a determined player can do withStarfield’s ship customization system. Starfieldlaunched on September 6, following about a week in early access. Reportedly selling over 6 million copies at launch, it’s the largest release Bethesda’s ever seen. Among the game’s many features is the ability for players to build custom ships using prefab modules....

Summary Eagle Strikes are atype of StrategeminHelldivers 2where players call on a small fighter to attack targets on the ground. These Strategems differ from others because additional uses of Eagle Strikes can be gained in the middle of a mission by calling in an Eagle Rearm. By default, it takes an Eagle two minutes and thirty seconds to rearm and then be available to be called in again, and timing this well is an important aspect of using these Strategems effectively....

Back in July 2016,Pokemon GObroke the world. For a good few months, everyone and their mom were logging in daily, walking around their neighborhood catchingRattatas, Pidgeys, Squirtlesand more.Pokemon GOwas a true, rare phenomenon, and for a while, it remained one of the most popular games of all time. But it’s been over six years, and whilePokemon GOis still alive and breathing, there’s room for a successor. It’s just a shame thatPikmin Bloomprobably isn’t that successor....

Quick Links Dreamworks Animation is known for their comedies which appeal to kids and adults alike. Movies likeKung Fu Panda, Shrek,andHow To Train Your Dragonhave made big numbers at the box office, and earned both critical and audience acclaim. The success of these titles has each inspired mega franchises that have made the studio billions. As is the trend with many film franchises, movie series tend to follow a downhill slope when it comes to quality....