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Gaming insider Jeff Grubb has suggested that aPlayStationShowcase could happen towards the end of May, or at least before Summer Game Fest. Not counting State of Play showcases, which are usually smaller and focused on one game, it’s been some time since we last had a big showcase of what PlayStation has in store for us in the coming years.The last showcase was towards the end of 2021 and gave us our first look at God of War Ragnarok, alongside the reveal of the Knights of the Old Republic remake, alongside a few other surprises....

Quick Links The original reveal ofNo Man’s Skyis a mixed memory for many people. It promised something fantastic, an almost limitless universe of endlessly unique planets, all procedurally generated. Following its launch, people realised the game wasn’t quite what it was marketed as, being truly without a strict goal. Just endless space. In the years following, however, No Man’s Sky has achieved one of the greatest turnarounds in gaming, continuing with updates over six years past its initial launch....

The home of Sony and Nintendo looks like it’ll be greenlightingMicrosoft’sproposed merger with Activision Blizzard. Japan’s competition regulator has said that it would not be blocking the deal in a further boost to Microsoft’s chances of closing its $68.7 billion acquisition. The Japan Fair Trade Commission published a statement (thanksVGC) in which it concluded the proposed deal is “unlikely to result in substantially restraining competition in any particular fields of trade” and that it would “not issue a cease and desist order”....

I have a lot of mixed feelings about lore drops in video games. On the one hand, filling games with optional codexes, diaries, and audio logs is a great way to build a world without making players feel bogged down with reading assignments they may or may not be interested in. In her piece,Thank You, Games Writers, For All The Stuff I Don’t Read, TheGamer Editor-in-Chief Stacey Henley wrote about how important is it for developers to spend time adding depth to the world expanding their story through collectibles even if most people won’t read them, and I fully agree....

The Legend of Zeldais a series known for its innovative puzzles and dungeons, which take the same precedence as other staples, such as its boss fights and narrative. It’s not uncommon to find yourself stuck at a dead endin a Zelda game, unsure of how to open a specific door or figure out a puzzle’s solution. Related:The Legend of Zelda: Every Game Ranked By Difficulty Solving these puzzles is often more satisfying than the reward itself, especially when the solution slots into place and you realize what you must do....

One of the best things about gaming is having choices. There are a ton of video games where you can make decisions that affect your character, side characters, and the entire story. Not every choice is that of a hero, however. There’s some pretty messed up stuff that you can do. Related:The Best RPGs Where You Can Be Evil Whether it’s an RPG, a streamlined story, or a simulator, you’re bound to ruin some lives along the way....

Mortal Kombatfans are discussing whether Mortal Kombat 11’s most controversial and forgettable character, the Kollector, was a “flop” or if he’s an underappreciated fighter. Earlier this week,Mortal Kombat 12 was seemingly accidentally confirmed during a Warner Bros. earnings call, finally putting to rest the long wait to find out what NetherRealm is working on. With that in mind, Mortal Kombat fans are already discussing some of the characters and features they want to see return in the next game....

Magic: The GatheringandThe Lord of the Ringsfans have come together to marvel at the Tales of Middle-earth crossover. A collection that will bring iconic Tolkien characters to MTG, including various cards that will represent the tale’s rings. There will also bea one-of-a-kind The One Ring card, and someone is offering $50,000 to whoever finds it providing they can scale a volcano together and toss the card in once they reach the summit....

Octopath Traveler 2has only been out a few months, but that hasn’t stopped people from wondering when a third installment may arrive. A recent interview with some of the folks responsible for this year’s sequel may have hinted at when players can expect the series to become a trilogy. However, the answer may disappoint fans of the RPG. A few of the devs behind Octopath Traveler 2, including director Keisuke Miyauchi, producer Masashi Takahashi, and artist Naoki Ikushima, sat down with the Japanese magazine Famitsu to discuss the evolution of the series and its future....

Some games were just far too impressive for the time and iconic to forget. They featured engaging gameplay that kept players hooked for hours on end. Looking back, things were a lot simpler back then. Video games had a certain charm to them since they were responsible for innovating the market while it was young; this really contributed to these titles’ longevity. Related:Video Games That Were Visually Years Ahead This is the case for most of the gems left over on the previous generations of consoles that deserve some love, even though remakes are a tired concept at this point....

In Do Not Feed The Monkeys 2099, you are tasked with… not feeding the monkeys. Developer Fictiorama Studios, founded in Madrid by three brothers, is readying its follow-up to Do Not Feed The Monkeys, for a May 25 release on PC andSwitch. On thePAX Eastshow floor this past weekend, I spoke with Luis Oliván, one-third of the co-founding family and the game’s producer and PR manager. His brother, Mario, works as a programmer, and third brother, Alberto, is a game and narrative designer....

Ash is leaving the Pokemon anime at the end of the current storyline. If that’s news to you, I’ve gota few otherarticleson the subjectthat willcatch you up. When his departure was announced,I suggestedthat Ash leaving wasn’t the real loss, it was his buddy Pikachu. After all, how could the Pokemon series go on without its mascot, the world’s most recognizable mouse? As it turns out, it can’t. Pikachu isn’t going anywhere next season, and he’s even getting an upgrade....

It has been revealed that Tohru Okada, the man behind the iconic PlayStation logo sound, has sadly passed away at age 73. Many of you reading probably won’t be too familiar with his name, though you will almost definitely have heard his work if you’ve ever been interested in PlayStation at some point. Okada’s little sound has become synonymous with the brand since way back in the PS1 days, featuring in countless PlayStation ads for well over two decades....