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It’s difficult to understate just how incredible the last few years have been forPlayStation. The PS5 has been one of the most in-demand consoles ever released, andPlayStation’s list of blockbuster exclusivesis an obvious reason why. Of course, with that success comes a wave of fans asking wherePlayStation– and gaming as a whole – is headed to next. Luckily, PlayStation’s Jim Ryan will soon be answering some of those questions, as well as talking about gaming’s past....

With the fourth generation ofPokemonbeing close to fifteen years old now and the original cartridges being quite expensive, the games needed a modern release. Coming in November,Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearlare the long-awaited remakes of the originalPokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearl. Opinions are split on the full jump to 3D that the series has made stemming from the 3DS games, but some fans still enjoy the incredible sprite work that came from the DS-era of the franchise....

The second Generation ofPokemonintroduced 100 new pocket monsters for trainers to chase after. This includedbaby Pokemonand new evolutions for creatures such as Slowpoke and Onix. The new pocket monsters were exciting for players coming off ofPokemon Red and Blueas it gave them more creatures to capture and train. One of those newPokemon was Lugia, a Psychic/Flying-Type was a new legendary that coincided with Ho-Oh and was featured in one of the franchise’s movies....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave been sparking multiple conversations online about what thePokemonformula could truly look like in the future when each modern game changes it and breaks multiple rules regarding what the series can do. Each new release for the past few years has come with incredibly ground-breaking new features, or at least has dramatically changed how some key elements of the franchise operate, such asPokemon Legends: Arceusmaking the player character take damage orPokemon Scarlet and Violeteliminating tall grass encountersin mainline titles....

Summary Bungie announces it has disabled the Hawkmoon exotic hand cannon from all PvP activities inDestiny 2due to what it calls a game-breaking exploit. As a live service title,Destiny 2has had no shortage of bugs, glitches, and exploits come and go throughout its 6+ years. Some of these bugs have gone down as major events within theDestiny 2community, such as the Laser Tag weekend when Prometheus Lens was overpowered and basically instantly melting players in the Crucible before a fix was implemented....

Cyberpunk 2077falls into a strange release timeframe, debuting on current generation consoles right around the release of Sony and Microsoft’s next-gen game consoles, the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Yet, for all its buzz and graphical beauty,Cyberpunk 2077is coveted and very much treated as if it is a next-generation title, and one look at its vivid graphical and lighting on display proves why. Cyberpunk 2077will likely optimize and squeeze every last bit of resource out of current generation consoles, and that may leave PC fans wondering whether they should upgrade their hardware or not....

The team behind the popularSkyrimmod “Saints & Seducers” is currently hard at work making improvements to the base game’s main storyline. Withso many ways to playThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Bethesda’s 2011 epic RPG has clearly stood the test of time. However, as the years have gone by, the cracks have started to appear. It’s still a gorgeous game with a lot to do and see, butSkyrimis beginning to show its age now, and it only seems natural that some would want to come along and improve the overall experience....

It’s no secret that, even nearly two years after launch,PS5demand far outweighs the supply. Part of this is due to a semiconductor shortage, making the parts needed to manufacture PS5s hard to come by. Many analysts believe that thesemiconductor shortage will last another year, if not more, on top of that. This semiconductor shortage played a role in Sony raising the Japanese prices on a variety of products, including certain cameras, Blu-ray players, headphones, and more....

A recent incident during a Philadelphia performance ofTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert saw the world-famous music star interrupt her hit song “Bad Blood” to scold a security guard. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert has been a massive success so far, and it still has three months to go. Announced shortly after the explosive popularity ofSwift’sMidnightsalbum, the Eras Tour concert has not been without controversy. For example, the Eras Tour has triggered a lawsuit and congressional inquiries into Ticketmaster and its business practices, which may have a profound impact on the music industry and online ticket-sellers moving forward....

Quick Links InTears of the Kingdom, Inns are one of the best ways to restore Link’s Hearts. Each Inn provides a variety of services, such as allowing the player to skip time, heal any lost health, and potentially gain some Heart or Stamina bonuses. ForTears of the Kingdomplayers who find themselves running low on meals and ingredients, Inns can be a lifesaver. RELATED:Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom – Beedle’s Stock At Each Stable...

Even though remakes are now in vogue across the entertainment industry, the video game industry is still a top producer of remakes, reboots, and remasters. The current gaming industry sometimes gets accused of producing remakes that are cash grabs, but video games have more trouble aging well than movies and TV due to how rapidly the medium evolves, so the regular release of game remakes and remasters makes sense.Bandai Namco’sKlonoa Phantasy Reverie Seriesshows that video game remasters can have a ton of value....

Open-world titles likeThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunttypically contain a veritablefountain of easter eggs. Writers, designers, and artists can’t help themselves when it comes to leaving hidden references to popular culture. Some can be quite obvious, while others are “blink and you miss it” occurrences. RELATED:The Elder Scrolls: 10 References To Famous Literature You May Have Missed Literature, in particular, is well represented inThe Witcherseries. The popular legacy of certain literary works is undeniable....

After a promising showcase in the aftermath of theXbox Games Showcase, fans will be hoping to see an increased level of attention to detail in terms ofStarfield’s combat will operate. While Bethesda was sure to dive deep into each aspect of what the upcoming title will have to offer, there are still quite a few mechanics and features that fans will be hoping to see clarified in the lead-up to its release....