PS3 Games That Should Be Added To PS Plus Premium

So far, Sony has announced roughly30 PlayStation 3 gamesfor PS Plus Premium’s launch, a number that could inflate before June 13. Naturally, this number should expand with each passing month, especially since PS Now has far more PS3 games than just the ones that have been announced for the new subscription. Here are a few of thebest PS3 games that Sony needs to add to PS Plus Premium. To be considered, a game must have been at least co-published by Sony....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Sarah Robinson

Psychonauts 2: Holis' Classroom Emotional Baggage Locations

Quick Links Among the various collectibles scattered throughoutPsychonauts 2’scampaign, the game’s various pieces of Emotional Baggage are some of the most difficult to find, tasking players with finding both a bag and its corresponding tag. The collectible crops up in most of the game’s mind-based levels, even making an appearance inHollis' Classroom, which is one of the shorter missions players embark on duringPsychonauts 2’scampaign. Although there are just two bags and two tags this time around, players can still miss a few things while trying to alterHollis' hospital-based mind palace....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Martin Dickson

Red Dead Online Giving Out Double XP for Ember of the East Opportunities

At the end of July, Rockstar added a brand new contract to the world ofRed Dead Online,tasking players with finding andpilfering a legendary ruby known as the Ember of the East. Players search for the flawless gem in the hills of Annesburg, claiming it by either sneaking into its randomized location or pulling off a daring, guns-blazing heist. Thanks toRed Dead Online’slatest update, those heading into the game to search for the Ember of the East from today until August 2 will score double XP and double RDO$ upon recovering it....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Joy Mccullough

Russian Lab Working to Create Geralt of Rivia AI

A Russian artificial intelligence company named Mind Simulation is working on an AI version of Geralt of Rivia, the main character ofThe Witcherseries. The simulation places the player in a tavern sitting across from Geralt for a conversation.Although there are many renditions of Geralt, the preview shown by Mind Simulation seems to pull Geralt’s character model straight fromThe Witchervideo games. However, Geralt’s voice is not represented well, as it is robotic and missing any sort of personality....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · John Garcia

Saudi Arabia is Investing Billions in Gaming

The Saudi Arabian government-backedSavvy Gaming Groupis pouring billions into gaming as part of the kingdom’s increasing interest as a stakeholder in the industry. The investment comes as part of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 goal to position itself as a central figure in the global gaming sector. Through organizations like Savvy, the government not only hopes to acquire stakes in prominentgaming companies like Activision and EAbut kick off its own suite of gaming companies as well....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Wesley Miller

Sims 4 Wedding Expansion Won't Release in Russia Because of Anti-Gay Law

The developer ofThe Sims 4, Maxis, has shared a statement with fans about the soon-to-be releasedSims 4expansion pack “My Wedding Stories," explaining its decision not make the expansion available for purchase in Russia. My Wedding Storieswas recently announced as thelatest expansion pack forThe Sims 4, releasing February 17. Expanding upon the base game’s existing marriage mechanic, the expansion allows players to plan extravagant wedding ceremonies for their Sims to be held in a new location for the game, Tartosa....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Jason Jones

Sons of the Forest’s Helper Kelvin Can Be Hilariously Unhelpful

Within a short space of time,Sons of the Foresthas become meme-worthy, as fans show their appreciation for the loveable NPC Kelvin, despite the fact that he’s not always helpful. While the 2018 horror titleThe Forestwas a great survival game, the recent follow-up has captivated the community, which is equally impressive given the developer, Endnight Games, is an indie studio. Despite fierce competition,SotFhas managed to stand out on Steam.While it’s the horror elements, co-operative play, and crafting mechanics that have helped make the game popular so quickly, it’sSons of the Forest’s AI companion Kelvinwho’s the real star....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Michael Mcfarland

Sony Launches PlayStation VR 2 Website

The announcement of the follow-up device to Sony’sPlayStation VRheadset piqued the curiosity of many virtual reality enthusiasts. Yet Sony held back from unveiling the full device, as the design of thePlayStation VR 2headset itself is still likely being finalized. It’s unclear when Sony will move forward and fully reveal the PlayStation VR 2, but there is evidence of it happening sooner rather than later. For example, a new website focusing on the PlayStation VR 2 and its features is now available online....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Angela Lee

Starfield Player Points Out Interesting Consequence to Destroying Ships

Summary Destroying ships inStarfieldcreates procedurally generated landing zones on the surface of whatever celestial body is nearest to the resulting wreckage, as recently spotted by one highly attentive fan. The discovery of this feature adds to the already substantial list ofinterestingStarfieldrealizationsmade by players since the game’s early September debut. Like many galaxy-spanning RPGs out there,Starfieldfeatures elaborate ship combat mechanicsallowing fans to partake in space dogfights. The system opens up once the player invests a few points in the Piloting skill, consequently unlocking access to more sophisticated vessels, as well as advanced features like module targeting and ship thrusters....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Tracy Johnson

Starfield's New Atlantis Misses the Charm of Skyrim's Riverwood, Mass Effect's Citadel

Summary As the first proper city for players to explore,Starfield’s New Atlantis is missing a certain element that past games managed to capture more effectively. Since it introduces new players to many aspects ofStarfield’s gameplay, such as shops and side missions, New Atlantis has an important job to play in the game. In that sense, it does do its job. However, when compared to other games, even other Bethesda games, New Atlantis doesn’t measure up to some previous RPG starting cities....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Michelle Cook

Super Animal Royale: 10 Features The Game Still Needs

Super Animal Royaleis a game that has been out in Early Access since late 2018,a method that other BR games are trying to utilize as well, but it was fully released in a 1.0 state on Steam and just about every mainline console as of August 26th, 2021. RELATED:Common Misconceptions About Fortnite In it, players take control ofan adorable yet deadly little anthropomorphic animalof varying species as they battle it out in a top-down 2D battle royale setting....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1323 words · Annette Simpson

The Last of Us Creator Explains the Difference in Directing the Games and HBO TV Show

The Last of Uscreator Neil Druckmann has opened up on the difference between directing HBO’s TV series and Naughty Dog’s games that the hit show is based on. After co-writing the series' premiere with Hollywood veteran Craig Mazin, Druckmann got the opportunity to directThe Last of UsEpisode 2. He’s also given the sole writing credit for the show’s still-untitled episode 7. HBO debuted its much-anticipated live-action adaptation of the critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic games on January 15....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Jane Bass

The Witcher: 10 Biggest Differences Between Triss In The Books And The Games

The fantasy genre is easily one of the most popular and beloved genres around, with most of the popular titles that come under this bracket being amazing due to the incredible world-building, well-realized cast of characters, and an enthralling story that keeps fans hooked at every step of the way. It’s this excellence in all three aspects that has allowedThe Witcherto stand on its own two feet as one of the greatest fantasy series of all time, and this success is in no small part due to the quality of the video games that CD Projekt Red released to widespread critical and commercial success....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1052 words · Patricia Green