BioWare veteran James Ohlen has defended the developers behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard, arguing that most had little control over its unpopular creative decisions.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Crushes PS5 Players with Controversial Memory Demands for the Console
PlayStation 5 release of MachineGames Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has entertained gamers on many platforms... including our own author, Frank, here at That Park Place. However, the physical edition’s storage requirements have sparked a minor controversy,...
Nintendo Switch 2 Offers Last Gen Power for Next Gen Price—Experts Compare Switch 2 Power to PS4 Despite $450 Price Tag
Nintendo’s next-generation console, the Switch 2, is officially launching at a retail price of $449.99—just $50 shy of Sony’s PlayStation 5. But while that price point puts it within striking distance of true next-gen hardware, early reports indicate that the Switch 2 will perform at roughly the same level as a PS4, a console that originally launched back in 2013 for $399.99 and now sells used for under $200.
Minecraft’s Box Office Success Sends Theme Parks in Race for Game Expansions Like Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World
The Minecraft Movie just made $80 million in its second weekend and the race to get it into theme parks is on. At the same time, companies are proverbially licking their chops at the idea of using game properties in expansions to take a bit out of Disney. But if The...
Playstation Issues Survey on Whether Fans Want To Buy Nintendo Switch 2—Could This Impact PlayStation Pricing Going Forward?
The Nintendo Switch 2 has dominated the headlines over the past several days, however, it seems that their competitors over at PlayStation have a not-so-secret interest in the new system as well. So much so that Sony has released a survey to PlayStation fans asking their impressions on the console, services, and whether they will be buying a Nintendo Switch 2.
Xbox Handheld Teased Yet Again—But Will There Still Be an Xbox to Carry It?
In a recent interview, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, teased that the customers may see new hardware in “different form factors” in 2025. In other words, they’re looking into creating a new Xbox handheld gaming device. While some fans are excited by the prospect of a Game Pass-powered handheld, others in the industry are asking a tougher question:
OPINION: Naughty Dog’s Greatest Trick Was Selling You The Same Game Five Times — The Last of Us Complete Releases This Summer
If you’ve ever thought, “Didn’t I already buy this?” when scrolling past a Last of Us title in the PlayStation Store—you’re not alone. With the announcement of The Last of Us Complete, Sony and Naughty Dog are once again bundling up Joel and Ellie’s greatest hits for another trip to the checkout line. This time, it’s the “definitive” PS5 package, combining The Last of Us Part I (the 2022 remake of the 2013 original) and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
It’s not just déjà vu—it’s the fifth major re-release of these two games in just over a decade.
Nintendo Slammed for $90 Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild Re-Release Price on Switch 2 — 8 Year-Old Base Game Will Cost $70 With No DLC Included
Nintendo is facing a wave of backlash after confirming that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will not include the game’s post-launch DLC, despite carrying a $70 price tag for an eight-year-old game. Players who want the full experience of the 2017 classic on the upcoming Switch 2 console will need to fork over another $20 for the Expansion Pass, bringing the total cost to $90.
Ubisoft Claims Players Don’t Own Their Video Games in Explosive Ownership Lawsuit Over Racing Game The Crew
In a newly uncovered court filing, Ubisoft has stated that players never actually owned their copies of The Crew, but instead received a “limited license to access the game.” The declaration comes as part of an ongoing Ubisoft Game Ownership Lawsuit, filed in California after the company shut down the game’s servers in March 2024, making it completely unplayable.
Nintendo Boss Acknowledges Switch 2 Price May Be Out of Reach for Some, Reaffirms Switch 1 Support
As discussion around the Nintendo Switch 2 price continues to dominate headlines, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser has weighed in directly on the growing debate. In a new interview with Canada’s CBC, Bowser addressed concerns about affordability and shared more details on Nintendo’s long-term hardware strategy.
Sweet Baby Inc Game South of Midnight Flops Hard—Another SBI Project Crashes on Launch
It’s another brutal blow for Sweet Baby Inc and its embattled CEO Kim Belair. The company’s latest narrative endeavor, South of Midnight, has officially launched—and the results are nothing short of disastrous.
Sony Temporarily Shields PS5 from Trump Tariffs
Sony may have just pulled off a temporary masterstroke in shielding the PlayStation 5 from the financial shockwaves of U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs on imported goods meant to close trade deficits with other countries and boost domestic production—but that strategy has a looming expiration date.
Nintendo Boss Responds to $80 Mario Kart Price Tag with “Variable Pricing” Philosophy
Last week’s reveal of Mario Kart World as an $80 digital title for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 sparked heated discussion across the gaming community. Coming in at $10 more than the already-increased $70 pricing standard, many fans expressed sticker shock at Nintendo—especially when paired with the Switch 2’s $449.99 retail price.