Sony has excited the fans of Spider-Man 2 by opening pre-orders for Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2. This news follows hot on the heels of Sony revealing the October 20, 2023, release date for the game, with pre-orders opening at 10 am local time on June 16.

This PlayStation 5 exclusive game is set to be a big hit with fans, and not least because three unique editions are available for pre-order. As a pre-order bonus, each edition includes early access to a variety of goodies, such as the Arachknight Suit for Peter with three additional color variants.

Priced at $69.99 / €79.99, the standard edition is now available at Sony’s store. It offers a gateway into the thrilling universe of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for players.

The Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at $79.99 / €89.99. This edition includes the base game but also 10 unique suits.

For the most passionate fans, there’s the Collector’s Edition, priced at $229.99 / €249.99. This edition provides a voucher for the Digital Deluxe Edition and a stunning 19-inch statue featuring Peter Parker and Miles Morales locked in combat with Venom.

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Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios, under the leadership of Matt Booty, have declared their focus to be shifting away from the previous generation of Xbox consoles. In a bold move towards the future, the company has announced it will cease the development of new titles for the Xbox One.

This decision was revealed in the recent Xbox showcases, where the absence of new game announcements for the Xbox One from first-party developers caught the community’s attention. Booty’s statement has disappointed many Xbox One gamers hoping for continued support for their consoles.

Booty attributes this move to the extended development cycles for AAA games, which now last “four, five, and six years.” He argues that the drive for superior experiences and pushing the boundary of possibilities necessitates moving past the Xbox One’s outdated hardware. Therefore, upcoming games, such as Avowed, Fable, and Hellblade II, will be absent from the Xbox One, which was evident at the Xbox Games Showcase.

However, it’s not all bad news for Xbox One users. Microsoft plans to continue catering to this demographic via Xbox Cloud Gaming, where players can access the latest first-party titles that would otherwise be exclusive to the Series X|S consoles. Also, popular games like Minecraft, which still has a presence on Xbox One, will continue to receive updates and support.

According to an AXIOS report, the move away from the Xbox One is part of a larger strategy to enhance the gaming output of Microsoft, hoping to match or surpass the often superior offerings of competitors Sony and Nintendo.

Microsoft manages 23 game studios, including eight acquired in the $7.5 billion purchase of ZeniMax Media in 2021. Many of these studios have yet to release a game for Microsoft’s current line of consoles, the Xbox Series S and X, which launched in late 2020. However, significant progress was displayed at a showcase last weekend, with the reintroduction of Fable by Playground Games and Avowed by Obsidian Entertainment, among other announcements.

While some external developers expressed concerns about the development of the less powerful Xbox Series S, Booty confirmed that the company’s internal teams would continue to develop for this console, acknowledging the added work and citing increasing performance capabilities.

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Today, Electronic Arts announced a title update for Madden 23 across all platforms. As Madden 24’s release in August nears, it’s expected that this will be one of the last few patches for Madden 23, focusing primarily on bug fixes and maintenance. Despite that, the Madden 23 patch notes for June 15 reveal some intriguing aspects for the players.

EA broke the news via Twitter, announcing the live status of Season 5. The update features a 32x Team Chem Pick, allowing players to apply all team chemistries to a Rookie Premiere player in both Madden 23 and the forthcoming Madden 24. This feature offers flexibility for users who wish to maintain consistent team dynamics across both games.

The developers have also introduced an M24 Strategy Item. Players who complete the Field Pass Level 50 can look forward to earning a QB Strategy item in Madden 24. This presents an early opportunity for players to grab content for the new title in advance.

Season 5, #MUTGoldenTicket and Mold Breakers… LIVE NOW! #Madden23 https://t.co/easpRN0i30 pic.twitter.com/t9OqHhRUaw

— Madden Ultimate Team (@EASPORTS_MUT) June 15, 2023

Maintenance is now completed, thank you for your patience!

— MaddenNFLDirect (@MaddenNFLDirect) June 15, 2023

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The excitement builds around Metaphor: ReFantazio, the fantasy role-playing game from Studio Zero, the ATLUS subsidiary led by Katsura Hashino. ATLUS has now confirmed, via SEGA Korea, that the game will be released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam, alongside its previously announced Xbox Series and Windows PC versions.

This latest announcement substantially widens the potential player base for the game, giving fans of the Persona series – and RPGs in general – more options for exploring the creative team’s latest imaginative world. ReFantazio’s development team is populated by key figures from the Persona series, including director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro.

As previously announced, Metaphor: ReFantazio is set to launch worldwide in 2024. The expanded platform availability ensures that players across various gaming platforms will have access to the game upon release. Gamers and RPG enthusiasts across the globe are eagerly anticipating the release, with the game’s engaging world design, deep narrative potential, and acclaimed development team all contributing to its allure.

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Ubisoft‘s much-anticipated update for their acclaimed title, For Honor, is now live. Marking the start of Year 7 Season 2, the Vengeance update has brought new content, leaving players with an exciting new world to explore and fresh challenges to conquer.

The patch, which clocks in at 1.7GB on PlayStation, 2.2GB on Xbox, and 2.2GB on PC, introduces a new civilization, replete with new skins, events, and a vastly improved gaming experience. Below you can find everything as detailed on the official blog post by Ubisoft.

For Honor Y7S2 Patch Notes

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The world of cloud gaming continues to expand as Nvidia announces the addition of Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition and Dordogne to the GeForce Now streaming service. This comes alongside news that a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles will soon be added to the service, enhancing the already extensive library for GeForce Now members.

For those who may not be familiar, Nvidia’s GeForce Now is a game streaming service that allows users to play games hosted on remote servers, with the processed video streamed directly to the player’s device. This technology bypasses the need for expensive gaming hardware, making high-quality PC gaming accessible to a broader audience. Instead of downloading games, GeForce Now users can simply stream them across various devices, including PCs, Macs, smart TVs, Chromebooks, and mobile devices.

The latest additions to GeForce Now’s library, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition and Dordogne, highlight the service’s diverse gaming offerings. Age of Empires IV is a real-time strategy game that allows players to experience the epic scope of history’s greatest empires. As the latest entry in the long-running Age of Empires series, it offers thrilling combat and intricate civilization-building mechanics.

On the other hand, Dordogne is a beautifully hand-painted adventure game set in the stunning region of Dordogne, France. The game combines exploration and puzzle-solving as the protagonist, Mimi, navigates her grandmother’s memories to understand her past and heritage.

This news follows hot on the heels of Sony’s announcement that they are testing cloud streaming for PS5 games, a feature that will be available to PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers when it launches. As cloud gaming services continue to expand and evolve, gamers can look forward to more options and easier access to their favorite games.

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Sony recently shared an exciting announcement for all PlayStation gamers. From June 24-25, the company is offering a free PlayStation Plus online multiplayer weekend. This move is part of a broader celebration to mark the first anniversary of the launch of its new PlayStation Plus tiered plans.

During the event, Sony will allow access to the online multiplayer modes for PS4 and PS5 games without a PlayStation Plus subscription. This event enables all PlayStation Network account holders to dive into the multiplayer experience across various games.

In addition to the multiplayer weekend, Sony is pioneering advancements in cloud services. The company is currently testing a feature to cloud stream supported PS5 games. Upon launch, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will enjoy the ease of playing their favorite games without the necessity of downloading them onto their PS5 console. This feature will apply to PS5 games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue, Game Trials, and other supported digital PS5 titles owned by players.

Sony has also confirmed the games joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue next week. The list includes popular titles like Far Cry 6, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Rogue Legacy 2, Inscription, Soulstice, Tacoma, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and Killing Floor 2. A Game Trial for WWE2K23 (PS4) is also available from June 20.

Sony’s announcement also included a series of activities running from June 20 to June 30, as part of the first anniversary of their tiered PlayStation Plus plans. Among these are PlayStation Stars campaigns, where players can earn exclusive digital collectible rings. They’ve also set up a competition with the prize being a PS5 console and a PS VR2 headset.

Sony’s celebration includes a Speedrun Challenge featuring Sackboy a Big Adventure from June 24 to June 25. All players are welcome to participate and have the chance to win a 3-month PlayStation Plus Premium or Deluxe membership.

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In a recent Forza Monthly Livestream, Turn 10 Studios, the developer behind the acclaimed Forza Motorsport series, has confirmed that the career mode in the next installment will require a constant internet connection. The news was shared by Chris Esaki, Creative Director at Turn 10 Studios, who stated that the progression and career mode features of Forza Motorsport would necessitate players to remain constantly online.

Changing the career mode online is part of introducing the new Builders Cup feature. The Builders Cup is a dynamic part of the game that incorporates a variety of playlists themed around specific elements. According to Turn 10 Studios, the playlists will be frequently updated with new cars, tracks, and additional content. A persistent internet connection is required to facilitate these updates and ensure that players have immediate access to the latest content.

Turn 10’s move to host player progression and career information on their servers signifies a departure from the previous stand-alone career mode in past Forza Motorsport games. This approach is designed to promote a more interconnected and up-to-date gameplay experience.

However, this announcement has sparked fan discussions among players who enjoy or rely on single-player offline modes. Critics point out that not all players can access stable, high-speed internet, and forcing an online requirement could exclude these individuals from experiencing the entire game.

Despite the controversy, Turn 10 Studios stands by its decision, suggesting that the advantages of a constantly evolving Builders Cup and always-updated career mode outweigh potential drawbacks. They highlight the potential this change brings in terms of the dynamism of the career mode, offering players a continually refreshing gaming experience.

The full impact of this new always-online requirement remains to be seen as players and critics wait for the release of the new Forza Motorsport.

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Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite, announced a critical maintenance patch on June 14, 2023. The update addresses stability issues affecting gameplay on numerous platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Android.

The developer has yet to detail the exact nature of these stability issues. However, it is common for such problems to range from frame rate drops to graphical glitches or connectivity issues that can disrupt the smooth running of the game.

Players across the affected platforms can download the patch before launching the game, saving precious gaming time. It’s a significant update, especially for those experiencing disruptions or glitches during their gameplay.

We’ve released a maintenance patch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Android to address stability issues.

You will be able to download the patch before launching your game. pic.twitter.com/sps03cNsHf

— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) June 14, 2023

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EA Sports PGA Tour fans will have noticed a new update rolling out today, June 14, fresh on the heels of the significant content drop for Season 3. However, with EA remaining silent on the specifics, players wonder what this latest patch entails.

EA has not released any official patch notes for the June 14 update. The official EA Sports PGA Tour Twitter account hasn’t acknowledged the patch either, keeping players in the dark about what changes have been made to the game.

Given that a significant content update was released just yesterday, we anticipate that today’s update is likely focused on bug fixes and minor improvements. Such updates are everyday after significant patches, allowing the developers to address any unexpected issues or glitches following the new content release.

Although specifics are currently lacking, we are monitoring all official channels for any announcements related to the patch. We will promptly share these details with our readers as soon as any information becomes available. In the meantime, players are encouraged to share any changes they’ve noticed since the update.

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