Chatrooms and audio communication have been a part of online gaming for decades, with theforward-thinking Sega Dreamcastlaunching with built-in audio chat support back in the late 1990s. Unfortunately, online toxicity has plagued virtual communication for just as long, but it appearsElectronic Artsmight be planning to introduce a new means of communication in future games that could help solve this problem. EA has filed several patents in recent months that aim to change the way some of the seemingly set-in-stone elements of modern gaming function....

Unfortunately, most people do not have the spare cash for a $1,000 gaming PC, never mind the cutting edge components that often cost the same price. Most recently, this problem reared its head with the Nvidia 30 series, where demand far outstripped the supply of the latest graphics cards. So, what is a discerning gamer to do? Well, “cloud gaming” might offer a solution. Services like GeForce Now, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna, andShadoware cloud gaming services that stream games from beefy machines to whatever hardware players happen to have....

Every time a video game is delayed in the modern online era, a quote is shared that is attributed toShigeru Miyamoto. “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” The quote is said to stem from Miyamoto’s work onThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, announced in 1995 and ultimately released in 1998, but there’s just one issue. No one can seem to find evidence that Shigeru Miyamoto actually ever said this....

For those players that are in the market for a powerful sword-wielding character inGenshin Impact, there are not many options as desirable as Qiqi. Indeed, this petite zombie is one ofGenshin Impact’s best characters, and many fans are undoubtedly very interested in unlocking her. That said, getting Qiqi is far from an easy feat, and players that hope to take her into battle one day are going to need a great deal of luck on their sides....

While it might not have Steam’s commanding presence and authority, nor Epic Games Store’s novelty and impressive promotional budget, CD Projekt RED’sGood Old Gamesis still trucking along, doing its own thing. Namely, GOG’s schtick is that it’s a platform for DRM-free games, which makes it perfect for indies and smaller-scale productions, specifically. This approach to selling games isn’t nearly forGood Old Gamesas forcing DRM and appeasing publishers would be, of course, but the platform still hosts all manner of sales and giveaways practically around the clock....

Elden Ringis going to release someday, but until then, fans know next to nothing about the highly anticipated title. One thing is certain, though, it has a lot to live up to. Thelegacy ofDark Soulsis vast and practically sacred at this point, so From Software will need to bring its “A” game if it wants to uphold this legacy. One way it could do this is by returning to the roots ofDark Soulsand focusing heavily on builds and other RPG elements which have been absent from the studio’s recent titles....

Life is Strange: True Colorsis only a week away from release, so fans are gearing up for what’s sure to be an exciting ride.True Colorsis shaking things up for theLife is Strangeseries; for the first time, the game is being developed by Deck Nine instead of Dontnod Entertainment. It also features a brand-new protagonist, Alex Chen, with her unique superpower: empathy. There are a lot of waysTrue Colorsis changing up the traditionalLife is Strangeformulaapart from new characters and a new setting....

It has been a little over three years since the initial release of the Nintendo Switch. In that time, the console has seen a great deal of success, selling tens of millions of units worldwide, easily one of the greatest and most popular consoles Nintendo has ever produced. However, as of March of 2020, theNintendo Switchhas gained yet another achievement as part of its ongoing history. The Nintendo Switch originally launched in March of 2017, after being referred to simply as the NX for several months....

In mostPokemongames these days, it’s simply not enough to catch them all as many players are also keenly interested inobtaining shiny creaturesas well. Originally added all the way back in the second generation of games that includedPokemon GoldandPokemon Silver, the Shiny tradition has continued throughout the long running series and has resurfaced again inPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield. In most cases,Shiny Pokemon are special and rare variantsof their normal versions. Not only do they feature a different a different color pattern but the pocket monster also has a unique sparkling animation and sound effect as they enter a battle....

Returnalthrows players into a hostile alien world and challenges them to die as many times as it takes to find out the truth about what is happening to Selene, the main character. As they explore the incrediblywell-designed world ofReturnal, players will discover that while death is not the end for Selene, they still might want to be able to make a second attempt at some of the game’s tougher challenges without the need to restart a run....

With a history approaching almost 30 years in length, Bethesda’sThe Elder Scrollsseries has become one of the most beloved RPG franchises in gaming history. The franchise has spawned some of the most successful RPG games of all time withMorrowind,Oblivion, andSkyrimdefining three generations of the genre, and even a successful MMO spin-off inThe Elder Scrolls Online, which continues to grow even almost seven years since its release. Now, it appears that Bethesda is considering bringing the world ofThe Elder Scrollsto Netflix....

Quick Links After meeting the green-skinned merchant Gustave inShin Megami Tensei 5, they will task the player with finding their minions, the Miman, that are scattered around the world.There are hundreds of these red-tailed little fellows, and each of them will give the protagonist 5 Glory–a rare commodity used for upgrades. RELATED:Shin Megami Tensei 5: Should You Choose ‘Sure’ or ‘I Don’t Want to’ In addition to the Glory gained, Gustave will give the hero rewards every time they locate certain amounts of the small Miman....

As major hardware and media behemoths have begun picking up game developers, rumors began circulating that a number of companies have started showing interest in acquiringSquare Enix. After a day of fans and analysts speculating if this may be anotherXbox acquisition, or Sony looking to sweep up a big name in the industry, the Japanese developer has addressed the rumor. The official comment on the acquisition rumors come fromSquare EnixPresident and Representitive Director Yosuke Matsuda in a short statement about the company’s position on the situation....