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The first two games in Prime Gaming's February 2023 lineup are available to claim for free right now. Amazon Prime members can snag The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY Edition and Onsen Master. The Morrowind freebie is a GOG key that can be redeemed for a DRM-free copy of the classic RPG. The pair of free games are just the first of four batches that will be available throughout February. Prime Gaming is giving away nine free games in all this month as well as a bunch of in-game loot for...
Sony has recently announced a new update that'll introduce various features to the PlayStation 5, and one of them finally solves a problem that PS5 users have had for a while. Players will now have a new way to update their DualSense controllers wirelessly, without needing to physically connect them to the console first. Thanks to a PlayStation Blog post, we know that DualSense wireless controllers can now be updated without being connected to the console. If players prefer to update their...
With Overwatch 2's third season just around the corner, Blizzard is ready to reveal the game's newest, and chilliest, map: Antarctic Peninsula. This icy addition is Overwatch 2's first map solely designed for Control, a game mode first introduced in the original Overwatch that sees two teams of five square up against each other as they attempt to maintain control of a location for a set period of time. Though this mode is an Overwatch staple--and fans of Mei's Snowball Offensive might find...
Upcoming The Sims 4 expansion Growing Together adds a multitude of family interactions, new systems called milestones and social compatibility, as well as infant Sims. Don't fear, as infants will arrive for all players in a base game update. They will have a wide variety of clothing, hairstyles, accessories, quirks, and special interactions. You can purchase and use infant-focused furniture like a changing station or a playmat. Adult sims can also carry their infant children around the...
Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock has announced that it is ending development on that game as the studio transitions to its next game. In a blog post, Turtle Rock said it is a "pretty small studio" for the types of games it makes. As such, the company doesn't have enough developers to keep supporting Back 4 Blood while it also works on another game. "Yes, another game! Given this, it's time for us to put our heads down, get back in the lab, and get to work on the next big thing," Turtle...
Marvel's Wolverine won't be a declawed version of the iconic mutant according to a new report, which claims that the game will be aiming for an M-rating. According to Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, developer Insomniac Games is targeting a "hard-R" with its interpretation of Wolverine, which will reportedly be a unique take on the character that is divorced from his big-screen incarnation played by Hugh Jackman. "They'll avoid having any links or anything that evokes the Fox movies, they want it...
The new Harry Potter video game, Hogwarts Legacy, releases very soon after years of development, multiple delays, and controversy surrounding author J.K. Rowling. Developer Avalanche Software has now announced when, exactly, people can start playing the much-anticipated fantasy game. Early access for the game begins Tuesday, February 7 for those who purchase the more expensive deluxe edition. The game unlocks at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on February 7 on PC. On console, PlayStation 5 and Xbox...
After plenty of rumors and speculation, Samsung has officially revealed its new smartphone lineup. The Galaxy S23 series consists of three different phones (S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra), each more impressive than the last. But like all new smartphones, none of them are cheap. So if you’re looking to pick one up when they launch on February 17, you’ll want to check out Best Buy’s generous preorder deals--which can save you up to $780 on your Galaxy preorder if you have a qualified device for...
The only thing better than having one excellent Spider-Man game to play is having two of them, and if you're in the mood to spin a few webs on PC, then this Fanatical deal on Insomniac's Spider-Man games can't be missed. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales are discounted by 40% each. See Marvel's Spider-Man at Fanatical See Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales at Fanatical That works out to just $36 for Marvel's Spider-Man and $30 for Spider-Man: Miles...
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Title Update 4 is coming on February 7, and it brings new monsters, layered armor, and event quests to the game, all for free. Most notably, it'll introduce Velkhana to the mix, who was the flagship monster of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and it'll certainly pose a challenge to even veteran hunters. TU4 will also add yet another Valstrax variant to Sunbreak, this time known as Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax. Though you can face Velkhana at MR 10, you'll have...
A new software beta for PlayStation 5 is rolling out to select participants in six different countries. Sony said this hardware update will add fan-requested features like Discord voice chat and variable refresh rate support for 1440p resolution on the system. On the PlayStation Blog, Sony mentioned beta emails are going out to people in the United States, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany, and France. Then, once downloaded, PS5 owners can test out Discord voice chat on the system, meaning they...
If you're shopping on a strict budget for a new laptop, brand-new MacBooks will almost always be excluded due to their high prices. Apple products in general are notoriously expensive--and it’s uncommon to see them with steeply discounted price tags. That’s not the case today, however, as you can pick up a refurbished MacBook Pro for just $255. There are a few caveats to the deal, but you’ll definitely want to take a closer look if you’re in the market for a solid laptop for school, work...
After announcing Jazz Chisholm as the cover star for MLB The Show 23, San Diego Studio has now revealed that MLB legend Derek Jeter will be on the cover of the game's "Captain" edition. Additionally, the studio announced the first details on the game's upcoming technical test. Jeter, who played for the Yankees and retired in 2014 after winning five World Series titles and making the All-Star team 14 times, is featured on the cover in a larger-than-life fashion. San Diego Studio worked with...
Myst is one of the most influential games of the 1990s, and now a new version of coming to mobile. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the original Myst's release, when it quickly became one of the best-selling PC games ever. Cyan describes Myst Mobile as the definitive mobile version of the puzzle classic, optimized for iOS devices, especially those with M1 chips. Like previous re-releases of Myst, it includes puzzle randomization, new sounds, and remastered art. Additionally, Myst Island...
WWE 2K23 is the follow-up to last year's successful relaunch of the wrestling game franchise, which took a year off after the disastrous WWE 2K20. With 2K23, 2K Games and developer Visual Concepts are hoping to build upon the solid foundation laid by last year's title. The new game features John Cena as the cover star and the primary focus of this year's Showcase Mode, with the incredibly complicated WarGames match type being added to a WWE game for the first time. GameSpot got to play an...
CD Projekt Red has rolled out a new patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which it says will improve the overall stability and performance of the game on current-gen consoles and PC. For PC users, the patch will fix an issue where the Screen Space Reflections setting wasn't working even when being switched on, and a new performance mode for ray-traced global illumination has been added. If you have the right hardware for this setting, you'll be able to toggle it on and see your frame rate...
The release of Dead Space Remake last month has been warmly received by the original game's co-creator, Glen Schofield, who thanked EA Motive for remaking the game with great care. In a LinkedIn article posted by his daughter Nicole--who served as an environment artist on Dead Space spiritual successor The Callisto Protocol--Schofield left a note for EA Motive. "To all of you who worked on the original, thank you for your contributions to an amazing game," Schofield wrote. "It has withstood...
Sony released its latest earnings report this week, and it showed that PlayStation 5 sales have climbed to more than 32 million units, up from 30 million through the end of December. Sony sold 7.1 million PS5 consoles during the latest period, up significantly from the 3.9 million sold during the same period last year. The uptick in sales is no doubt attributed in part to the improved supply situation. Going forward, Sony said it should be "much easier" to get a PS5. For comparison, the...
A new Nintendo Direct will reportedly be held next week, as Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb claims that Nintendo's next big showcase will be held the week of February 6. "Everything I’m hearing, and it's all just sort of reiterating it, it continues to be the week of February 6," Grubb said on his Game Mess show. "I think it's probably late in the week, so if February 6 is going to come around and we're not going to hear about it, and people are going to freak out like there’s nothing happening...
Who doesn't enjoy a little Thursday Wordle action every now and again? The answer on February 2 is quite the doozy, as it's not at all a common word. Moreover, some users might not even know this word existed until today, so their guesses would be complete shots in the dark. The one silver lining to today's answer is that there are no tricky letters in it, so players should have most of the right letters by their fourth or fifth guess. If you haven't started the Wordle just yet, then you...