You watched the Witcher, and now you want to play it. Where should you start?
The Witcher is now available on Netflix, but if you are completely new to the fantasy franchise, which video game should you start playing? We'll help you decide and choose a platform to play it on. The Netflix series has already been renewed for a second season before the first season even released.
The most disappointing games of 2019
2019 had several excellent video games release over the course of the year, but it also had a few games that were major disappointments. These are the most disappointing games of 2019, ranging from decent games that didn't match expectations to outright stinkers that we never want to play again.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare racks up over 500 million multiplayer play hours
Multiplayer fans certainly love Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, as the game's multiplayer mode has been played for more than 500 million hours thus far, with 300 million total matches. These numbers set records through the first 50 days for a Call of Duty game this generation, despite including a campaign, as well.
Stadia’s bonus Buddy Pass shows just how much it’s struggling
The latest Google Stadia offer lets Founder's Edition members give another friend a three-month Buddy Pass. It points to trouble for the streaming service, which just launched in November and has received mixed reviews. Google will face more competition in the future from Microsoft's Project xCloud.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sure looks like it’s getting a sequel
Job listings at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order studio Respawn Entertainment seem to confirm that a sequel to the game is in the works. It released in November to commercial and critical success, and we were big fans of the way it blended elements from several different popular games together.
Sony just added the Xbox Elite controller’s best feature to PS4
Sony has added the best feature available on the Xbox Elite controller to PS4. New programmable back buttons will be available on PS4 controllers via an accessory that is far cheaper than a new controller. Multiple profiles can be saved on the device to easily switch to another player's preferred settings.
Go on a Buddy Adventure in Pokémon Go to become closer to your monsters
Niantic will soon add a Buddy Adventure feature to Pokémon Go, letting you bring one of your monster friends into the real world through augmented reality. You will eventually be able to interact with other trainers' Buddy Pokémon, in addition to your own, and take group pictures as well.
Microsoft says its next-generation console is actually just called Xbox
Microsoft has revealed that it's calling its next-generation ecosystem simply Xbox, with the Xbox Series X being only one of potentially several consoles available. The full name was unveiled at The Game Awards, and comes amid reports that a second, less-powerful version of the Xbox is coming.
Get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare at its Black Friday price right now
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is currently being offered at Walmart for just $38, which is what the game was priced at during Black Friday. With in-store pickup, you can still get the game for Christmas and surprise the Call of Duty fan in your life with a great gift underneath the tree.
Xbox Series X is the next Xbox, and it will arrive for the 2020 holiday season
Microsoft officially announced the next Xbox during The Game Awards 2019. It will be called Xbox Series X, and it will be supported by the sequel to the hit game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. The console's form factor resembles a PC, and it can be placed either vertically or horizontally.
New World, Amazon Games’ Age of Exploration MMO, arrives in May
Amazon Games has officially revealed that its MMO game New World will launch in May 2020. The news was revealed at The Game Awards, and you can pre-order the game now for special bonuses, including closed beta access in April 2020. The game makes use of Amazon's cloud services to power its world.
Axiom Verge 2 brings classic Metroidvania action to Nintendo Switch in 2020
Tom Happ officially announced Axiom Verge 2, a sequel to his original Metroidvania game that is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo Switch in 2020. The game was teased with a brief trailer, and no other platforms have been announced thus far. The first game released for nearly every console and PC platform.
Greatness is here: Minecraft on PS4 finally gets full crossplay support
Minecraft on PS4 will finally be upgraded to the game's Bedrock Edition this week, meaning its players can enjoy the game with those on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch systems for the first time. Crossplay between other platforms has been enabled since 2018, with PS4 initially left out of the fun.
PS5 could let users share controller inputs in single-player games
A patent filing by Sony could point to a new feature in the PS5 that could let players share the controller inputs in a single-player game, and even vote on who gets to perform which actions. The feature would make use of the cloud is the latest in a growing list of social features that could come to the console.
Nintendo Switch set a new sales record during Black Friday, despite few discounts
The Nintendo Switch managed to set a new sales record in the United States for the week of Black Friday, selling more than 830,000 systems when combining the standard Switch and the Switch Lite. The system has recently received several big-name exclusives including Luigi's Mansion 3 and Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Imgur Melee gives players an easy way to share their best gaming moments
Imgur Melee is a just-launched gaming-highlights platform that lets players easily share their favorite moments. Viewers can watch clips based on games they are following and give experience to creators. Creators can also import clips directly from Twitch to help build up their audience.
End of its Vita: Sony won’t make another PlayStation handheld
Sony will not be making another PlayStation handheld like the Vita, following the system's poor sales since its 2012 launch. The PlayStation 4 has continued to sell well over its own lifespan, and a PlayStation 5 system will arrive in late 2020. Sony had some success with its first handheld, the PSP, back in 2005.
One of the best Halo games ever, Halo: Reach, is now available on PC
Halo: Reach finally arrived on PC as part of an update to The Master Chief Collection. The game is also available on Xbox One, having previously only releasing for Xbox 360 in 2010. The game will be joined by the rest of The Master Chief Collection on PC in 2020, including ODST and the numbered games.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remake is all but confirmed as images pop up online
Store images for a Resident Evil 3 remake have appeared on an official PlayStation site, just days before The Game Awards. A full remake of Resident Evil 2 was released earlier this year to commercial and critical acclaim for Capcom. It retold the original story with updated gameplay and visuals.
PlayStation celebrates Guinness World Record as best-selling home console brand
Sony and PlayStation have been awarded the Guinness World Record for the best-selling home video game console brand of all time, with more than 450 million systems sold since the first PlayStation launched in 1994. The PS4 has managed to sell more than 100 million units in its lifetime already.
Turtle Beach headsets for Xbox and PS4 get huge price cuts for Cyber Monday
Amazon is offering huge savings on several different Turtle Beach headsets for Cyber Monday. These range from more expensive, feature-heavy models to cheaper headsets for smaller budgets. The Recon 70 headset is compatible with all consoles, PC, and mobile, even if branded for a separate system.
Save on a year of PlayStation Plus with Amazon’s Black Friday sale
Amazon is currently offering a $15 discount on a yearly membership to PlayStation Plus, which is a required service for playing online multiplayer on PlayStation 4. The service also offers free games, as well as additional discounts and use of the cloud save system in case your local save data is erased.
Save hundreds with these PlayStation VR and PS4 console Black Friday deals
You can currently buy a PlayStation VR Mega Pack bundle for just $200, giving you the headset, camera, and five of the best games available on the headset. Paired with a $200 PS4 that also includes three of the best standard PlayStation 4 games of the generation, it's an absolute steal.
Get Forza Horizon 4 for $25 Black Friday price and race across England
Amazon has discounted Forza Horizon 4 to just $25 for Black Friday 2019. The racing game is among the best in its genre on this generation of consoles and looks amazing on the Xbox One X. It also features a weather system and changing seasons that alter where you can go in the game's open world.