Sony’s fiscal year report confirms no PS5 launch before March 2020
Sony recently released its consolidated financial results and there were some enlightening takeaways regarding the PS4 and upcoming PS5. The current-gen hardware suffered a small decline in sales, but software grew. The company is planning to spend operating incoming on its next generation, but not on marketing.
Anthem Act 1 features and content delayed, including Cataclysm world event
As BioWare continues to attempt to right the turbulent ship that is Anthem, the team is delaying Act 1 updates. The features and Cataclysm event from the road map are taking a backseat as the developers work on the game's direction while bluntly stating that Anthem is a long way from being the game they want it to be.
Persona 5 The Royal due in 2020, will introduce new character and story chapter
Details for Persona 5 The Royal, an enhanced re-release of the original game, have been revealed in a new trailer from Atlus. The Royal introduces a new character that joins the Phantom Thieves, covers a new story chapter for the main characters and improves the overall gameplay experience.
Anthem update 1.1.0 adds new stronghold, subtracts need to visit Fort Tarsis
If you found an issue with Anthem gameplay being interrupted by the constant returns to Fort Tarsis, you're in luck. Update version 1.1.0 patch notes reveal overhauled mechanics that allow players to stay in the fight longer and even change weapons without going to Tarsis or the Launch Bay.
Swing Thor’s Stormbreaker during the Fortnite-Avengers: Endgame crossover
Thor is bringing the thunder and lightning to Fortnite. Epic Games revealed a new upcoming crossover event with Marvel and Disney's Avengers: Endgame film, showing off Captain America's shield. Looks like players will also get to summon the powers of a god as well when they wield the Stormbreaker.
Fortnite does whatever it takes in upcoming Avengers: Endgame crossover
Following up on the popular and successful Avengers: Infinity War crossover where players put on the Infinity Gauntlet to become the villainous Thanos, it looks like players will be grabbing Captain America's shield in the lead-up to Avengers: Endgame this week in the latest Limited Time Mode.
Cyberpunk 2077 dev speaks on gameplay and Witcher 3 Easter eggs
Cyberpunk 2077 details are scarce, but a Spanish publication got an opportunity to pick the brain of the game's quest director at the CD Projekt Red studio in Warsaw. Throughout the interview, he speaks on gameplay changes, player choice, and how the team approaches easter eggs across games.
Fortnite World Cup Warmup bridges gap to main event with $500K in prizes
Epic Games is injecting $500,000 into the Fortnite esports scene, hosting the World Cup Warmup weekend right before the World Cup Online Open qualifiers get started. Players will have to earn Hype and raise their rank in the Arena mode in order to qualify, then fight it out for a piece of the prize pie.
Amazon sale knocks 20% off Nintendo Switch, Pro Controller, and games
Amazon has been home to rapid-fire deals on various consoles, games, and accessories and there’s a new wave of savings coming crashing down for in celebration of Earth Day. The site is slashing prices up to 20% off for used Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories like the Switch Pro Controller.
The Last of Us Part 2 finishes capturing its main characters’ performances
Calling it the most "ambitious cinematic shoot" the team has ever done, Neil Druckmann of Naughty Dog revealed that the motion-capture performances for the main characters The Last of Us Part 2 are finished. The accompanying picture included Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker, the actors for Ellie and Joel.
Streaming data reveals Ninja isn’t Twitch king, Fortnite still reigns supreme
Stream Elements and Stream Hatchet teamed up to produce the State of the Stream Q1 2019, a report that reveals a multitude of data. There are some interesting takeaways from the report, including Ninja not producing the best month of Twitch views, Apex Legends' performance tapering off, and Fortnite still ruling.
Halo: Reach beta might be delayed, PC version needs more work
With the reveal that Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be coming to PC also came the news that both PC and Xbox One players would be getting Halo: Reach added to the bundle of pivotal Halo games. Invites were expected to go out toward the end of the month, but 343 Industries now says they may be delayed.
Fortnite’s adorable pets are no longer hands-off, thanks to latest update
The latest update for Fortnite rights a heinous wrong. Pets were introduced as back bling in Season 6, but players weren't able to pet them. Update v8.40 fixes that, so players can now pet whatever adopted creature other players have on their back. The update also introduces the Air Royale LTM.
Pro Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players react to Joker gameplay reveal
Joker, the first new fighter to arrive in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate via a Challenger Pack, looks like a pretty powerful character and professional players are sharing their thoughts on social media. We also reached out to a pro player to get her first impressions and fears based on what she's seen.
Power up your Nintendo Switch storage with the SanDisk MicroSD card flash sale
Do you enjoy taking your games on the go but you're running out of precious space on Nintendo's hybrid console? You're in luck. Today, Amazon's Deal of the Day features a collection of SanDisk microSD cards from 64GB up to 400GB and we've put together the best offers that work with your Nintendo Switch.
Forza Street is the newly adopted name of free-to-play racer Miami Street
Microsoft Studios launched Miami Street in 2018 and, after continuing to enhance it with new weekly content, the game is now being rebranded as an official member of the Forza racing family. Street is free-to-play and joins Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon as Microsoft-exclusive racing games.
Customize this Walmart Nintendo Switch bundle deal with 1 of 5 great games
Walmart is saving consumers up to $60 with a new Nintendo Switch bundle deal. When putting together your custom savings, you can choose from Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and two others. The bundle also includes a free accessory and two PowerA Mario pin options.
Disney Plus wants a home on gaming consoles, including the Nintendo Switch
There's no Netflix on the Nintendo Switch just yet but, if Disney has anything to say about it, the newly announced Disney Plus service will have a home there around launch. The new option will include classic and new Disney content, including original TV shows set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Inside Final Fantasy VII dives into the making of Square Enix’s iconic game
Final Fantasy VII launched in 1997 and has been re-released throughout the years, most recently on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. In celebration of the return to this classic, Square Enix released an FFVII edition of Inside Final Fantasy, giving viewers insight into the game's development.
Sony patent describes glasses with eye tracking for VR headsets
A curious patent from Sony shows off prescription glasses that feature eye-tracking capabilities for a virtual reality headset. The patent also infers that the headset that the glasses are paired with already has eye tracking, deactivating the feature when it senses that these glasses are in use.
Fortnite update 8.30 adds teammate revival with new Reboot Van
Via update 8.30, Fortnite's Battle Royale mode is extending its competitive experience with a new mechanic. The Reboot Van, found in all the major points of interest, give players a chance to bring their eliminated squadmates back to life if they can get their hands on the dead player's Reboot Card.
The Division 2 Tidal Basin DLC features the game’s first 8-player raid
Raids are coming to Ubisoft's loot-shooter series for the first time via The Division 2 when Operation Dark Hours goes live at the end of April as part of Invasion: Battle for D.C. Tidal Basin is the first part of Invasion, which is the first of four sets of free DLC planned for year one.
GameStop’s spring sale drops prices on Xbox One, PS4, and Switch games
The 2019 GameStop spring sale is going live on April 7 and there will be various discounts on consoles, games, and gaming accessories. Some of the deals will evolve throughout the two-week event and we've put together a list of all the different deals you'll be able to take advantage of.
Nintendo is bringing the latest Zelda and Mario games to its VR headset
The Nintendo Labo VR Kit launches this month and two of the Switch's biggest games, Super Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild, will get free VR support via a software update that goes live a couple of weeks after the VR Kit launch. Odyssey will feature bonus VR levels while BoTW can be played in full.
