There are quite a few mighty video game companies competing with each other today. Microsoft was only founded in 1975, making it younger than video games as a medium. Sega is a little older, going back to 1951. While Sony’s even older than that with its founding in 1946, but they were more famous for their audio tech until the 1990s. It wasn’t until they did a deal with a certain other company that they got into the games market....

After releasing less than 24 hours ago for PC, Hello Games' space exploration and survival titleNo Man’s Skybecomes one of the best-selling games on Steam ever. AlthoughNo Man’s Skyhasn’t been the smoothest launch on PC in terms of technical performance for some players, as there have been reports of low frame rates, stuttering, crashes, and myriad issues withthe platform’s server, the title continues to be played like gangbusters on Steam. As a matter of fact, the game has already become one of the best-selling releases on Valve’s digital distribution platform ever, with showings of 212,620 people simultaneously playingNo Man’s Skyon its first day so far....

There was something for everyone in theNvidia GeForce Now leaks that occurred earlier this week. Leaker Ighor July on Medium was able to unlock GeForce Now, Nvidia’s game streaming service, revealing a list of dozens of games, including unannounced original titles by gaming’s greatest developers, as well as ports of console exclusive games. July stipulates though that the games shown should not immediately be considered as in development because the database includes entries from a large time period, meaning the listed titles could be old, cancelled, or just be testing data for new, unrelated games....

The demand for Nvidia’s new RTX 3000 series video cards is incredibly high, with many of the listingsselling out in mere seconds or less. Nvidia has been struggling to keep and maintain stock at retailers, but apparently that is not the only problem the company is now facing. Reports have come in that Nvidia’s own online store has been leaking users’ email addresses and payment information. The RTX 3080 went on sale last week and sold out so quickly, that Nvidia decided to manually review orders to cancel orders from bots that will be used to scalp cards....

Now thatStranger ThingsSeason 4 is officially in the books, there are new details about what went on behind the scenes trickling out. One bit of info in particular, is that one of the more iconic scenes of thelatest installment ofStranger Thingswas unscripted and unplanned, until one of the stars did an ad-lib. Part two of Season 4 of Stranger Things actually had quite a few moments that are likely going to stand out from the pack....

TheOverwatch 2Season 4 Trailer recently dropped and unloaded months' worth of content coming to the popular hero-shooter. Along with the new hero, Lifeweaver, Season 4 will be bringing another battle pass, hero skins, and more. The trailer made sure to highlight all the upcoming events, which included a new Starwatch Event, Celebrate Pride event, and more. Although there’s a lot of new content to look forward to, there’s one particular event that fails to make an appearance once more inOverwatch 2: the Overwatch Archives event....

Japanese variety store chain Village Vanguard revealed a new series ofPersonamerchandise, due to release in February 2023, as part of an ongoing domestic marketing campaign forPersona 5 Royal Remastered. This marks yet another in the long list of merch collaborations for the popular franchise, which was previously treated to everything from vinyl soundtracks to aPersona 4 Goldenfashion collection.The Persona x Village Vanguard collection dovetails with the recent debut ofPersona 5 Royal Remastered, which released globally on October 21....

The reorganization of Sony’s Japan Studio, which has been responsible for PlayStation hits such asThe Last Guardian,Bloodborne,Demon’s SoulsPS5, and many others, begins today. The restructuring arrives after many of theSonyJapan Studio’s veterans announced they were leaving the company. Rumors began to circulate late last year that the majority of the Japan Studio’s staff were laid off, prompting many to believe that the studio was going to shut down for good. In February,Sony announced that the studio would remain open, but would be reorganized to center around the ASOBI Team, the team of developers within the Japan Studio that createdAstro’s Playroom....

Summary A talentedPokemonfan has designed a Paradox version of Froslass. Paradox forms ofPokemonwere introduced inPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Paldea region and are powerful variations of established pocket monsters, including Jigglypuff, Magnaton, and Suicune. Fans in the Pokemon community have always had fun creating alternative versions of Pokemon, be it designing a regional form or changing the monster’s original type, such asa Dark-Type version of Ambipom. With the introduction of Paradox inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, however, fans have gone into overdrive in coming up with innovative new creatures....

One player ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetfound themselves engaged in an unusual, long-range battle after encountering a bizarre glitch in the Nintendo and Game Freak games. The pair ofPokemontitles are currently holding theGreninja Tera Raid event, the latest in a series of limited-time events designed to reward players with new Pokemon and items for engaging in challenging battles. Released in November 2022,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave been met with a decidedly mixed reception by long-time fans of the monster-battling franchise....

The release of newPokemongames is always exciting for fans who get to start their journey in a new land and meet new Pokemon on the way. Mainline releases tend to include hints to where the next generation of titles is going to be set, or at least what sort of mechanics players can find in it. For example, Power Spots and Gigantamax Toxtricity were teased inPokemon Ultra SunandUltra Moon. Thus withPokemon SwordandShieldplayers started looking for possible hints at what thesetting for Gen 9would be, but many clues have also came fromPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, as well asPokemon Legends: Arceus....

The competitivePokemonscene is one of the biggest e-sports communities in the world. In August 2022, that community will be gathering in London, England for the annual Pokemon World Championships. Players of thePokemonvideo games, trading card game, and spin-offs will compete against each other to become the world’s greatest trainers. Related:Pokemon: The Best Physical Attackers In Competitive Play However, newcomers to the competitive scene may be confused by talk of thePokemon Sword & Shieldmetagame....

Summary A SonyPlayStation 2fan shared their recent encounter involving a surprising discovery in a basement they were trying to rent out. Some people consider thePS2 to be one of the greatest consolesof all time. It has produced many of the biggest franchises in modern gaming today, and it has introduced a lot of video game concepts and ideas into the masses' consciousness. From the very first 3DGrand Theft Autoto now well-known brands such asGod of War, Devil May Cry, and Kingdom Hearts,to name a few, the console is considered to be a huge pillar in the gaming community....