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ASA Rules No Man's Sky Steam Page Wasn't False Advertising

Earlier this year, we reported that the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK had begun an investigation into Hello Games and Valve regarding No Man's Sky after multiple people had filed…

November 30, 2016 | 10:51 EST

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[The Wire] Kojima To Chair Previously Unannounced PSX Panel!

Sony has been teasing the Internet with 3 unannounced panels on Saturday for its upcoming PlayStation Experience, alongside several unannounced signing sessions. The first of these began to fall into…

November 29, 2016 | 11:39 EST

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[Updated] No Man's Sky Releases Foundation Update on PlayStation 4

The space exploration game No Man's Sky has released its first major update: the Foundation Update. We've seen indications that a 2.7 GB patch is live on PlayStation 4 right now, but the update does…

November 27, 2016 | 08:25 EST

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Hello Games Breaks Silence; No Man's Sky Update Coming

Hello Games have finally broken their silence regarding No Man's Sky. In an announcement on Steam, Hello Games have stated that the team will be releasing an update to No Man's Sky, titled the…

November 25, 2016 | 04:07 EST

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Sony Unveils the PlayStation Experience 2016 Lineup

Sony has unveiled their schedule for the 2016 PlayStation Experience. The conference will take place on December 3rd and 4th in Anaheim, California, and will feature six panels and over 100 games at…

November 24, 2016 | 12:15 EST

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[Updated] Nominees for 2016 Game Awards Revealed

Update: We have updated this post to strike out Pokemon Uranium and AM2R from Fan Creations, since the Game Awards has removed them. Original story below The Game Awards is an award show that helps…

November 16, 2016 | 04:48 EST

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Watch Dogs 2's "Explicit" Nudity To Be Removed After Controversy

Ubisoft's Watch Dogs 2 has only been out for a day or so, but the game has already managed to surround itself with controversy. All of this started when a player shared a screenshot of the game's…

November 16, 2016 | 09:40 EST

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PlayStation 4 Pro Launch Lineup Revealed - 39 Enhanced Titles

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the full launch lineup of PlayStation 4 Pro-optimised titles. 39 new and existing titles make the list, with the number due to increase to 45 by the end…

November 4, 2016 | 11:15 EDT

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Sony Q2 2016 Financials Show Decline Across The Board

In a presentation to Stakeholders this week, Sony CFO Kenichiro Yoshida explained the company's consolidated financial results for the second quarter (ending September 30th) 2016. Sony declared a 32.…

November 4, 2016 | 09:45 EDT

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Final Fantasy XV Details - Magic, Fast Travel and Daemons

Square Enix has released more information regarding Final Fantasy XV at Paris Games Week. The DLC for the upcoming RPG is now what the team is working on. There will be three episodes in which…

October 30, 2016 | 11:00 EDT

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[Updated] Hello Games Hacked; Fake Emails Sent Regarding No Man's Sky

Update Hello Games has posted a Tweet explaining the situation with the contradictory emails and the original tweet there. Apparently, they were all fake, aside from Sean Murray's personal account…

October 28, 2016 | 11:47 EDT

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Sony Expands PS Vue To Android TV

Sony has announced they will be expanding their PS Vue service to Android TV devices. They announced on PlayStation Blog that the Android TV app will be available today, and that Windows and Mac…

October 27, 2016 | 06:07 EDT

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GAME explains Fee for In-Store PSVR Demo

VR is all the rage nowadays, and Sony is the latest company that released their own VR kit to the public. Because investing in a VR kit at this point in time is a bit of a gamble because there are…

October 27, 2016 | 05:12 EDT

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Linux Installed On PlayStation 4 Using Exploit

Earlier this week in Shanghai the security contest called GeekPwn took place. GeekPwn has been happening since 2014 and is a way for security focused hackers to compete and show off their skills for…

October 26, 2016 | 05:38 EDT

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Resident Evil: 20 Years Later

20 years ago, gamers were introduced to what I like to call The Jumpscare Heard Round the World. It was one of the most iconic moments in horror games, and everyone jumped out of their skin the first…

October 25, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Sony Partners with Green Man Gaming To Sell Digital PlayStation 4 Games

Green Man Gaming has partnered with Sony US to bring digital content for the PlayStation 4 to their store according to a press release. Digital versions of select PlayStation 4 titles are now…

October 6, 2016 | 01:25 EDT

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Gravity Rush 2 Delayed to January

Some games are delayed because they need more time to be finished. Other games are delayed because something broke at the last minute. Gravity Rush 2 is not being delayed for either of those reasons…

October 6, 2016 | 10:10 EDT

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[Updated]Eight Members of Kerbal Space Program Development Quit

Some unfortunate news has come to us today concerning Squad, the development team behind the popular space flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Earlier today, a now-former Kerbal Space…

October 4, 2016 | 07:42 EDT

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[Updated] Resident Evil VII: Biohazard a Timed PlayStation VR Exclusive

Update: 10/3/2016 TechRaptor staff have received a reply from Capcom in regards to our inquiry yesterday. It reads as follows: "Thanks for checking in. Resident Evil 7 biohazard will be…

October 2, 2016 | 05:04 EDT

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PlayStation Plus Games: October 2016

Sony has updated their blog with the upcoming PlayStation Plus games for October. On the blog, Greg Lewickyj mentions that October is all about the Halloween spirit! As such, the first game in…

September 28, 2016 | 03:29 EDT

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PlayStation Experience Date and Location Announced

Sony recently announced the dates and location of the third annual PlayStation Experience event. PlayStation fans can get their hands on upcoming games at the Anaheim Convention Center in California…

September 28, 2016 | 03:01 EDT

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No Man's Sky Under Investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority

The controversial launch of Hello Games' No Man's Sky has left many wondering what happened during the development of the Sony-backed indie game. The game was in many ways completely different from…

September 28, 2016 | 12:36 EDT

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Best Gaming Sequel - Star Wars: Battlefront II

When I hear the question "What is the best sequel in a video game franchise?", my mind immediately goes to Star Wars: Battlefront II. Star Wars: Battlefront II was originally released in 2005 on the…

September 21, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Best Gaming Sequel - Killzone 2

To be better than Killzone, Killzone 2 simply had to be good. Thankfully, Killzone 2 went above and beyond that, but I'm getting ahead of myself here. Killzone was a first person shooter…

September 20, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Hideo Kojima Shares More On Death Stranding; Disses Metal Gear Survive

Hideo Kojima took the stage at the Tokyo Game Show this weekend, sharing some more details about Death Stranding and its development process. Kojima says that Death Stranding already has a release…

September 19, 2016 | 12:37 EDT

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Console Gaming Conundrums: Chasing the PC

From a pop culture presence that is undeniable in its visibility to the prevailing relevancy of their existence, consoles are a part of the tapestry of gaming culture, woven into the fabric of its…

September 16, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Nioh to Release Worldwide on February 9, 2017

During Sony's Tokyo Game Show press conference, Kou Shibusawa, a producer for Koei Tecmo announced a release date for Nioh. The game is to launch worldwide on February 9, 2017. It has been a…

September 13, 2016 | 01:40 EDT

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PlayStation 4 System Software Update 4.0 Releases Today

Sony's next big update for the playStation 4's Orbis OS will be coming to the PlayStation 4 today! This update brings with it a completely reworked interface and a bunch of features the community has…

September 13, 2016 | 09:15 EDT

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The Last Guardian Gets What is Hopefully Last Delay

There are few games that have been delayed as much as Team Ico's The Last Guardian. Originally announced in 2009 for the PlayStation 3 for a 2011 release, The Last Guardian has seen a series of…

September 12, 2016 | 01:17 EDT

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Fallout 4 & Skyrim Special Edition Will Not Get Mods on PlayStation 4

Bethesda has released an update on the status of PlayStation 4 mods for Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Unfortunately, the news isn't good - at this point in time,…

September 9, 2016 | 11:48 EDT

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Earth Defense Force 5 Announcement Expected At Tokyo Game Show

  With the Tokyo Game Show expected to commence later next week, it is now said that Earth Defense Force 5 will be announced prior to the upcoming event.  Tokyo Game Show is set to commence on…

November 2, 2019 | 10:49 EDT

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Microsoft Confident In Project Scorpio's Superiority

After all the hub-hub stemming from Sony's conference focusing on their newest console, Microsoft isn't wasting any time firing shots across the bow. Albert Penello, senior director of product…

September 8, 2016 | 04:13 EDT

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Mass Effect: Andromeda Will Run 30fps On PS4 And PS4 Pro

Following our recent coverage of Mass Effect: Andromeda and the PlayStation 4 Pro; it would seem that despite the hardware upgrade, the upcoming Bioware title is expected to run at 30fps on both…

September 8, 2016 | 11:45 EDT

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PlayStation Meeting 2016 - New PS4 Peripherals

Sony has announced four new peripherals at the PlayStation Meeting 2016 in concert with the new information released today about the PlayStation 4 Pro and PlayStation 4 Slim: an improved DUALSHOCK 4…

September 7, 2016 | 07:55 EDT

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PlayStation Meeting 2016 - Horizon Zero Dawn Details

As the main conference showing came to a close for the PlayStation Meeting 2016, the stream took off to get a closer look and some details at Horizon Zero Dawn by Guerilla Games. The first party…

September 7, 2016 | 05:30 EDT

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PlayStation Meeting 2016 - PlayStation 4 Pro Announced

At the PlayStation Meeting hosted by Sony today, the company announced its new upgrade, the PlayStation 4 Pro. The long-rumored PlayStation 4 Neo turned into the PlayStation 4 Pro when the…

September 7, 2016 | 05:06 EDT

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PlayStation Meeting 2016 - Call of Duty Embracing PS4 Pro

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, and Call of Duty: Black Ops III will support Playstation 4 Pro functionality on day one of the device's launch. This…

September 7, 2016 | 04:44 EDT

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PlayStation Meeting 2016 - Mass Effect Andromeda

Aaryn Flinn took the stage to talk about Mass Effect Andromeda. Using the PlayStation 4 Pro EA claims they can make more immersive games. They then showed gameplay. It started with a man…

September 7, 2016 | 04:42 EDT

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PlayStation Meeting 2016 - PlayStation 4 Slim

The conference started with Andrew House taking the stage where he announced that 40 million PlayStation 4 have been sold. He followed up by officially announcing the PlayStation 4 slim. House…

September 7, 2016 | 04:11 EDT

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September's PlayStation Plus Games Take You on a Journey

On the first Tuesday of every month the Instant Game Collection updates, allowing anyone who has a subscription to PlayStation Plus to nab a few games. September's games have been announced and it…

August 31, 2016 | 03:26 EDT

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Bound Review - Beauty in Motion

When my roommate came into my room and saw me playing Bound, he asked one simple question: “So is this like an art game?” My response: “Yeah, pretty much.” This exchange pretty much sums up the most…

August 30, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Epic Games' Plans for Paragon

The free open beta for Epic Games' new third-person perspective PC and PlayStation 4 multiplayer 5v5 online battle arena (MOBA) game Paragon now fully underway. Despite the game having no official…

August 24, 2016 | 10:15 EDT

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[RUMOR] It looks like Mads Mikkelsen might be in Death Stranding

Kojima's highly anticipated new game, Death Stranding, looks like it might be adding a new star to the cast. The internet has erupted in speculation due to a few posts that indicate Mads Mikkelsen…

August 24, 2016 | 10:15 EDT

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PlayStation Now for PC, DualShock 4 Wireless Adaptor Announced

Today, Eric Lempel of Sony announced that the PlayStation Now service is coming to PC. Posted up on the PlayStation Blog, the announcement details the plans for the streaming service. Eric mentions…

August 23, 2016 | 05:16 EDT

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Sony's Refund Policy Causes Havoc for No Man's Sky Customers

No Man's Sky has seen a rough week. On top of news regarding stagnating sales for the game on Steam, a lot of customers being upset about launch bugs and Hello Games' Sean Murray flip-flopping on…

August 21, 2016 | 06:51 EDT

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[Updated] Solbrain Knight of Darkness Launches on PSN With Stolen Assets

Solbrain Knight of Darkness has launched on the PlayStation 4 today. If you never heard of this game, don't worry. Originally it was released in the Mac App Store on May 31st, and a digital PC…

August 16, 2016 | 09:36 EDT

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PS4 Update 4.00 - Folders, Menu Changes and More

Today, the Sony blog updated to let people know what to expect in the upcoming PS4 update.On the Playstation Blog, Playstation Brand Marketing VP John Koller listed the many new features coming to…

August 15, 2016 | 10:48 EDT

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No Man's Sky Dev Confirms PC Delay; Misleads Consumers

It's been a busy week leading up to the release of No Man's Sky for Hello Games and Sony, with plenty of leaks, new information, and more coming out. This evening Hello Games' Sean Murray took to…

August 5, 2016 | 10:07 EDT