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Xbox Series X vs. PS5: Which console should you buy?

Future Publishing When it comes to pure gaming power, two of the best systems the world has ever known are the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Both platforms deliver brilliant 4K HDR performance, on top of terrific internal storage, great designs, and web-connected features.  While these systems are made by two different companies, the peripherals have many things in common. But they also have a few key differences, and we’re going to cover them all in this side-by-side comparison of the Series X and PS5. Specs…

PS5 vs. PC: Which is the better buy for gaming in 2024?

The PlayStation 5 has been around for several years now, and it’s easier to find in stock than ever before. It’s also built up in an incredible roster of games, including Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, God of War: Ragnarok, and more. Toss in the fact that it’s backward compatible with PS4 titles, and you’ll have access to thousands of hours of gaming goodness on the new-gen console. The same could also be said of PC, which is home to thousands of games and can easily be upgraded by installing new hardware…

Sony Brings Passkey Support on PlayStation for Secure Access: Here’s How to Activate

Sony is rolling out passkey support on PlayStation platforms globally as an alternative way for users to access their PlayStation Network accounts. The company made the announcement Monday and said that passkeys would offer a more secure and convenient way for PlayStation users to sign in and access experiences on the platform. PlayStation offered password-based sign in option until now, along with security features like two-step verification. Passkeys would eliminate the need to remember passwords and would instead tie…

You need to play this charming indie before it leaves PS Plus

Kepler Interactive Tchia will leave the PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra game catalog on March 19. And you really need to play this charming open-world adventure that I called “a new coming-of-age classic” in a four-star review before it’s gone. Released in March 2023, Awaceb and Kepler Interactive’s Tchia is an open-world indie adventure heavily inspired by The Legend of Zelda titles like Breath of the Wild and The Wind Waker. It stands out by transporting players to a world inspired by the Pacific islands of New…

Helldivers 2 servers at capacity? Play its predecessor instead

Sony Interactive Entertainment Helldivers 2 has been the surprise hit of February, but it has also been surprisingly hard to get into the game. Server issues are frequent, and while Arrowhead Game Studios is actively working to resolve these issues, Helldivers 2’s online experience is far from perfect. If you’re frustrated at not being able to play Helldivers 2, but want to play something similar, there’s another fantastic option. I’m not referencing the similar titles on Xbox Game Pass. I’m referring to the original…

How to set up a PS5 passkey to protect your PSN account

A password can do a mostly fine job of keeping your PlayStation Network (PSN) account secure, but it comes with the annoyance of having to type it in relatively frequently, and it suffers from needing to set up sometimes cumbersome 2-factor authentication to further reduce the chances of someone else logging in with your information. Sony has finally introduced a passkey system that not only makes logging in much breezier, but offers significantly better security, as a passkey is generated only once and can't be…

PS Plus is getting one of the best sci-fi RPGs ever this month

The February additions to the PlayStation Plus Premium and Essential were unveiled by Sony on Wednesday morning, and it’s a great batch of games for RPG fans. Thirteen games will hit the service on February 20, many of which come from Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Tales Off series. The most exciting addition for me is The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, which is the complete version of a fantastic sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. The Outer Worlds first released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One in October 2019,…

How to change your Fortnite name on desktop and console

Epic Games has made hundreds of changes to Fortnite over the years, yet the battle royale game is just popular today as it was in 2017. New weapons, maps, and collaborations are released at a regular pace, making it easy to find something to enjoy while you explore its hectic world. However, the username you signed up with years ago may not be the same username you want to play with today — but creating a new account means you'll lose all your progress. Thankfully, Epic Games offers an easy way for you to change…

Ubisoft Says Gamers Should Get More Comfortable Not Owning Their Games

Players will need to feel a fair bit more “comfortable” with the idea of subscription models and, to a greater extent, not actually owning anything they buy. This week, Ubisoft rejiggered its entire subscription model, but to sell players and the industry on its new move, one company exec misconstrued why gamers and developers might not be so keen to pony up monthly for their games.Who’s This Thing Actually for? | PlayStation Portal Hands OnUbisoft’s head of subscriptions, Philippe Tremblay, offered a fair few innocuous…

How to import a Last of Us Part 2 save from PS4 to PS5

GTA 5 cheats are the best way to speed your way through the game. And, you might feel the need to do so with GTA 6 on the horizon. While it would be nice to get the honest gameplay experience of one of the bestselling games of all time, there's no harm in giving yourself a boost to complete the game. The following GTA 5 cheats and secrets will stop you from earning trophies and achievements, but won't stop you from experiencing the game in all of its glory before the next edition releases.How to use GTA 5 cheatsThere…