An unofficial mod forSkyrimwas released recently, which now makes it possible to play the epic Bethesda RPG with upscaled resolution technology, supporting Nvidia’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR, and even Intel’s XeSS. Asone of the most immersive open world games around,The Elder Scrolls 5is noteworthy for its breathtaking visuals and awe-inspiring vistas. Of course, with the game being 11 years old at this point, it has aged, particularly in terms of its graphics, but mods have helped keep the title in good shape over the past decade or so....

Earlier this month, Microsoft made the industry-shaking announcement that it wasacquiringCall of Dutymaker Activision Blizzardin a stunning deal for nearly $70 billion. Many have wondered if Sony would have an answer to the Activision Blizzard acquisition, and it seems that it does. It’s been announced that Sony is going to acquireDestiny 2developerBungiefor a whopping $3.6 billion, bringing the studio under the PlayStation umbrella. Even though Sony is acquiringBungie, it doesn’t seem as thoughDestinyplayers on Xbox necessarily have to worry about the franchise becoming PlayStation exclusive....

At around this time in 2020,the PlayStation 5 will be released, and a new console generation will begin, which means that the era of the PlayStation 4 is just months away from wrapping up. It’s been an interesting six years, and Sony apparently wants to hear from fans about their thoughts on the current generation before it ends. Word on the street is that Sony is sending out emails giving select PS4 owners the chance to fill out a survey....

In 2023, Bethesda plans to releaseStarfield, a game set in the far reaches of outer space. Players are a member of Constellation, which is a faction of human explorers with big questions about the galaxy. In a nook of the Milky Way known as the Settled Systems, terrible intergalactic warfare has raged on between two factions known asthe Freestar Collective and the United Colonies, butStarfieldbegins during a period of relative peace....

After months of hype, theSteam Deckis finally out today. WhileValve has a history of failed hardware products, this one has been shaping up to be something special, potentially ushering in a new era of mobile gaming. As the clock ticks down, there will be those who were lucky enough to secure one, and it looks as though they will be getting notified any minute now. According to a recent post on the Steam website, the first batch ofSteam Deckreservation holders will be receiving an email soon where they will then be given 72 hours to make their purchases....

Growing pains are an aspect of life, such as moving to a place or starting a new job. People will rarely ever feel right at home immediately, and instead need to find their footing before they can really get things going. StreamerLudwig Ahgrenappears to be going through such growing pains in a very public manner after a series of rapid-fire bans during his first week of streaming on YouTube. Ahgren, or Ludwig for short, is among the biggest streamers in the world who made headlines online in November by announcing he was switching from streaming on Twitch to YouTube for the next two years....

At face value, fishing might not be the electrifying sport most people are clamoring for. It’s no secret that sports like football and basketball have more extensive fan bases. This is why few AAA fishing games exist, and fishing is mainly used as a small feature in video games. That’s not to say fishing can’t be a rousing hobby that translates well into video games. Fishing appeared in some of the earliest video games, yet some series' fishing mechanics haven’t changed a bit....

Summary Naughty Dog, the studio behind the critically acclaimedThe Last of Usgames, is reportedly laying off developers. Over the past year, the gaming industry has been hit withlayoffs ranging from indie developers like Team17to tech giants like Microsoft. Now, it appears thatThe Last of Usstudio is the latest to make a similar move. 2023 is proving to be an interesting year in gaming, to say the least. While the year has showcased some of the best game releases in recent times, the industry itself has been dealing with studio closures, canceled projects, and layoffs....

WhileValheimdoes give players some freedom when it comes to customizing their character, the game could use more fashion options when it comes to capes and clothing. Those entering into this game’s hostile world likely don’t have fashion on their mind immediately, but after securing a base, players will want to explore some customizable aspects. AtValheim’s workbench and forge, there are plenty of options to improve a character’s looks. There aredifferent armor sets inValheimthat can change the outside appearance and strength of a character, as well as capes that can provide unique bonuses....

Summary Warning: Spoilers ahead for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.TheMarvel’s Spider-Manfranchise, for whatever reason, is constantly met with overly harsh criticism from the game’s fan base. First, there was puddlegate, which saw players claiming that the original game received a graphical downgrade, when in reality Insomniac simply changed the lighting in an area from the trailers and moved some water. The complaints about swinging animations and graphics forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2were similarly pointless, as new animations and improved visuals were present in the final game....

Summary AWorld of Warcraftplayer recently discovered dialogue that states Earthen inThe War Withincan freely change their gender, hair-like wires, and other physical traits via different processes. This clever lore not only explains how Earthen first got their appearance, but gives an in-universe reason for how the Barber shop feature works for them inWorld of Warcraft. The Earthen are a race of stone Dwarves that fans unlock as an Allied Race inWorld of Warcraft: The War Within....

Summary Xbox console exclusivity madeStarfielda “better product,” according to Bethesda Executive Producer Todd Howard. The industry veteran defendedStarfield’somission from the PS5as part of a recent interview that also saw him provide some insights into the advantages of platform exclusives from a developer’s perspective. The fact thatStarfieldwould end up circumventing the PS5 became apparent as soon as Microsoft completed its acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax Media in March 2021. Once PlayStation officially lost the space-faring RPG,Bethesda even apologized to PS5 players forStarfield’sXbox exclusivity....

Summary Zombie survival-crafting game7 Days to Diehas finally left its long early access period, arriving on both consoles and PC on July 03, 2025. In the months leading up to7 Days to Die’s full release, the studio behind the game, The Fun Pimps, has already announced the studio’s next game, a 4v1 PvP spin-off,7 Days Blood Moon. With the full release of7 Days to Diefinally out, the game was officially in early access for over a decade....