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Having revealed the design of the PlayStation VR2 at the start of the year, it is only natural for Sony to want to show off what its brand-new gear can do. That’s where the games come in, and following a gameplay trailer as part of June’s State of Play presentation, Guerrilla Games is back with a short Horizon Call of the Mountain gameplay tease via Twitter. While 30-odd seconds is not a lot, it does give us a glimpse of how the game will look in motion....

We’re getting close to the release of The Sims 4 Discover University, and to educate you on what the expansion has in store, there’s a brand new gameplay trailer. It basically whirls you through the plot of every university-based romantic comedy ever made in under two minutes. The new gameplay trailer is similar to the reveal trailer we saw last month. But it comes with a very informative voice-over that confirms all the things you’ll be able to do in The Sims 4 Discover University expansion....

Ghostbusters fans should remember the notable Ghostbusters: The Video Game which originally released in 2009. Since then, Saber Interactive went on to develop a remaster exclusively for the Epic Games Store. The remaster includes visual enhancements that are all geared towards 4K target resolutions, meaning Sony Pictures clearly wants this one to hold up for years to come. With another new film also in the works, it makes sense that Sony wants to keep the franchise popping....

There’s a lot of spooky yokai and supernatural beings floating around the map in Ghostwire Tokyo that you and your spirit friend KK will have to take care of. But you know what’s not scary? Man’s best friend. A canine buddy. That’s right, there are dogs in Ghostwire Tokyo, and even better news, you can pet them and get yourself the trophy ‘Animal Lover’ in the process. Here’s how to pet dogs in Ghostwire Tokyo and make yourself friendos for life....

[The beta is live now — take a key!] We’re hosting a giveaway for a ton of beta keys for Morphies Law. Come take one! Hey, now this is more like it! I dig things that are out there, and I think Morphies Law definitely fits that bill. After all, who doesn’t love weird morphing Dia de los Muertos skeletons? If you don’t, you’ve come to the wrong place. We’ve got a bunch of keys to give away for the Morphies Law PC beta....

If you are a subscriber to the “PC master race” mentality, a highly-anticipated new mouse has just been released that you’re probably going to want to snag. Glorious PC Gaming Race has just released the all-new Glorious Model D gaming mouse, featuring an extremely lightweight ergonomic design, adjustable DPI and RGB settings, as well as the trademark HoneyComb shell from the best-selling Glorious Model O mouse. The Glorious Model D - which was “made for PC gaming loyalists,” specifically - comes with a brand-first ergonomic shape created for improved comfort, speed, and control, while the lightweight shell still features an incredibly durable frame....

Driving a car effectively is a two way thing. It’s as much about your input - your stomping on the brake pedal, or your tugging wildly at the wheel - as it is the output of the car and all that it’s telling you at any given point. It’s what amounts to that near-indefinable ‘seat of the pants’ feeling that’s integral to driving well - the way every bump of the road finds its way to your derriere, or how amidst all those vibrations you can tune into the individual knocks and scrapes....

Rockstar has detailed the improvements coming to the new-gen versions of Grand Theft Auto V when they arrive later this month. The latest versions of the 2013 game will arrive on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on March 15. Depending on your console of choice, you’ll get to pick from one of three potential graphics modes. First off, Fidelity Mode will target the game’s “highest visual quality” at a framerate of 30FPS....

Rockstar has kicked off Business Week with the latest Grand Theft Auto Online update, ushering in a batch of new discounts for budding entrepreneurs. First up, anyone who signs into the online crime caper this week will bag a state sponsored gift of GTA$250, with an additional GTA$150 dished out for each subsequent day you log in until May 14. You can also get behind the wheel of a bunch of new vehicles including the Overflood Tyrant — available at Legendary Motorsport — and Vapid Dominator GTX, which can be snapped up at Southern San Andreas Super Autos....

Everyone’s favorite setter, Tobio Kageyama, received a promotional video to celebrate his birthday on Dec. 22, along with Haikyu!!’s 10th anniversary. In this debut, we look at the series of events that unfold throughout the manga’s storyline, including Tobio and Hinata Shoyo’s initial meeting, the intense match between Karasuno and Inarizaki, and what happens after the time skip. Not only does this video show how much Kageyama has grown as a teammate but as a character as well....

343 Industries has confirmed that players will be able to earn Credits in Halo Infinite‘s Battle Pass next season. The news was broken by head of design Jerry Hook on his Twitter account. For those not in the know, Credits are used in the in-game store to buy cosmetic items. Usually, the way they’re obtains is through real money purchases, and not obtainable through gameplay. This is set to change in Season Two....

Joseph Staten, one of the former writers of the series, has been brought on board for the development of Halo Infinite. Sources speaking to Windows Central stated that Staten’s assistance with Halo Infinite is intended to “provide more expertise” to the team. Presently, 343 Industries is cutting down the swathes of “fake leaks” cropping up about the game, such as the removal of the Xbox One version and the release window pushed to 2022....

Almost a year ago now, footage was leaked online for a Harry Potter RPG supposedly in development at WB Games, which led to widespread excitement among fans and throughout the industry. Warner Bros. immediately removed all traces of the footage online due to copyright which naturally led to even more speculation about the mysterious game, however, to this day there has been no additional information or announcement ever made. Harry Potter is a beloved franchise and the idea of a proper open-world RPG set in Hogwarts is exactly what fans have been wanting for years....

The Hearthstone Masters Tour at Seoul is about to begin, hosting over 350 players from August 16 to 18 competing for a total prize pool of $500,000. As the first competitive event following the release of Saviors of Uldum on August 6, we are finally going to see what the best decks are in a tournament setting. Hopes are high that we will be seeing some new and unique decks, though Control Warrior still looks to be dominant in the meta, along with Secret and Mech Hunter, Murloc Paladin, Big Spell and Highlander Mage, and a few others....

David Cage’s Heavy Rain is only a little over a month away, and in spite of the fact most gamers aren’t entirely sure what to expect from the main campaign, there’s already plenty of talk about the title’s upcoming DLC - the “Heavy Rain Chronicles” including a gaming first - the opportunity to play as a blind man. Speaking with 4News.it Cage offered a bit of insight into what to expect in one “Heavy Rain Chronicles” scenario:...

Overwatch’s most recent seasonal event, the Lunar New Year, is starting up once more. Running from today, January 16 through February 5, the Lunar New Year will celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rat. As is tradition with the Lunar New Year, Overwatch will open up a new Capture the Flag brawl and will release a limited-time Lunar Loot Box featuring exclusive new cosmetics. Blizzard has even seen fit to release official screenshots showing off all of Overwatch’s new Lunar New Year Skins....

Fortnite is still the battle royale game that everyone is playing and data miners have just uncovered a trove of new things for the game. Apparently, data mining Fortnite is an entire cottage industry on Twitter. Learn a new thing every day. For Fortnite fans, this means learning about new upcoming items. The big, big batch of them seems to be beach themed to tie into summer events like “14 Days of Summer” (and related challenges), “Summer Splashdown” and ‘”Storm Chasers: Surfin’”....

Retailer GameStop will no longer hold a midnight release event for Animal Crossing nor Doom Eternal to safeguard the “health and safety of our guests and associates.” (via Kotaku). Furthermore, stores will shut down demo stations, use a twice-hourly hand-washing mandate, and show employees how to effectively clean the Verifone payment terminals. It’s not only Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal that will be affected: “until further notice, late night launch events are suspended… it is best that we avoid situations where large numbers of guests are gathered indoors or standing in line....

Apex Legends, STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order, and Gears 5 have been recognized for their contributions to accessibility in gaming at the 2019 Accessibility Awards through Can I Play That. If you’re unfamiliar with Can I Play That, they are a gaming website that focuses entirely on accessibility and the differently abled player experience. The site was founded in 2018 by games writers Susan Banks and Courtney Craven who have many years of experience writing deaf/hard of hearing game reviews at oneoddgamergirl....

Korean esports organization Gen.G is reportedly making moves to enter competitive Counter-Strike for the first time. A report from DBLTAP suggests the multi-esport organization will be signing players from Cloud9, along with Bulgarian talent Georgi “SHiPZ” Grigorov. KSV Esports was founded in 2017, and rebranded to Gen.G in 2018. The organization quickly picked up teams in multiple popular esports titles, including the world championship-winning Samsung Galaxy League of Legends roster and Seoul Dynasty of the Overwatch League....