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Nintendo has reportedly said it ‘has interest’ in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and ‘The Metaverse’, but has suggested that it’s yet to define what it could do in the areas that would sufficiently appeal to users. During a Q&A session following the publication ofNintendo’s latest financial results, the company’s executives were asked whatNintendo‘s stance was on the metaverse and NFTs. According to analystDavid Gibson, the response was that Nintendo had an interest in this area and could feel its potential....

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has released November’s first PlayStation Plus games. This month’sPlayStationPlus Essential titles are Aliens Fireteam Elite (PS4,PS5), Mafia II: Definitive Edition (PS4) and Dragon Ball: The Breakers (PS4). Subscribers have until December 4 to claim the three games. Earlier this month, the newSony Pictures Core app was added to PS4 and PS5. It allows users to buy or rent up to 2,000 movies from their console and offers additional benefits to PlayStation Plus members....

Obsidian’s studio design director Josh Sawyer has seemingly hinted that the studio may appear at the upcoming Xbox & Bethesda Showcase event. On Wednesday Sawyer quote-retweeted a tweet from the officialXboxaccount about Xbox &Bethesdashowcase with; “anyway,” and a painting nails emoji, which is typically used to signal that the poster has something they want to say, but can’t yet. Obsidiancurrently has three games in development.Grounded, which entered early access in 2020,Avowed, which was revealed at 2020’s Xbox showcase, andThe Outer Worlds2, which was revealed at the 2021 event....

The CEO of Palworld developer Pocketpair says the studio’s next game won’t be a big-budget affair. In an interview withGameSpark, CEOTakuro Mizobewas asked about previous comments thatPalworldwas made with the income generated from the studio’s previous game Craftopia. Upon being asked whether the same would happen with Pocketpair’s next game, Mizobe explained that it woudn’t be possible to make a huge game with all the income generated from Palworld, due to a lack of both infastructure and desire....

Pecharunt is a brand new Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk. As teased in The Teal Mask, Pecharunt is the finalPokemonin the group of the so-called Loyal Trio. This Pokemon, which is part-poison type, will have a yet-unreleased event attached to it. But can you get Pecharunt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk? Read on to find out. Pecharunt Location Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk Image viaSerebii...

Potential revivals for classic franchises Banjo-Kazooie and Conker’s Bad Fur Day are up to developer Rare, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said. Banjo-Kazooiehas enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the past year, followingthe two characters’ high-profile inclusion in Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.Rarehas capitalised with a new range ofBanjo-Kazooie merchandise, as well as products based on its other classicN64platformer Conker. Asked in a new wide-rangingKotakuinterview if the two franchises could be revived onXboxplatforms, Spencer claimed the decision was left to Rare....

Pokémon Blooming Waters Premium Collection is the biggest Pokémon Trading Card Game release of the year. The reasonPokémonBlooming Waters Premium Collectionis such a big deal to fans and has proven to be so difficult to get a hold of is the fact that the Pokémon Blooming Waters Premium Collection is the final major product featuring Pokémon 151 that is currently planned to be released to the public. Due to the popularity of the Pokémon 151, demand for this set has been incredibly high, and as such, it’s been very hard to get your hands on....

Pokémon’s Nintendo Switch and mobile battling game, Pokémon Champions, has been given a 2026 release date. During a livestream on Tuesday,The Pokémon Companydebuted a new look at the battle-focused game and revealed details on its gameplay. There will be three different battle modes available inPokémonChampions, playable in both Single Battle and Double Battle formats, it said. Ranked Battles allow players to test their skills against other Trainers online, based on their skill level....

RapidEyeMovers has released a new trailer for its upcoming PlayStation VR2 game C-Smash VRS. Viewable below, it sees tennis and touchtennis professionals Adam Hassan and Matt Golledge giving their impressions of the game, which reimaginesSega‘s arcade and Dreamcast classic Cosmic Smash for single and two-playerPS5VR gameplay. Set for release in on June 23,C-Smash VRScombines sport and puzzle gameplay and features original tracks by Japanese DJKen Ishii(Rez Infinite) and synthesiser player and record producer Danalogue (front man of The Comet is Coming and Soccer 96)....

WhileXbox Series X’s on-paper specificationsmake it a more powerful machine than PlayStation 5, that won’t necessarily translate into more impressive software when the two consoles go head-to-head this holiday season. That’s largely due to the differing development environments offered by the competing systems, according to Digital Foundry editor Richard Leadbetter, who says “it’s really difficult to call” which console creators will be able to get the most out of at this stage....

PS5 will beavailable online at UK retailer Gamesometime on Wednesday, the company has said. As always, it’s not clear what time the consoles will be available, though recentPS5console restocks have gone live at around 10am GMT. Game has also again warned that PS5 demand continues to far outweigh supply, but said it’s taken measures (such as limiting consoles to one per customer) to ensure as many people as possible get the chance to purchase one....

The PlayStation 5 Pro includes an exclusive PS5 theme for the system’s welcome page. The console, which is released today, includes a welcome hub theme depicting a stylized version of the console’s internal components. The theme, which can be viewed below, is animated and can be selected from the welcome hub menu, alongside other non-exclusive backgrounds. PS5 Pro launched on Thursdaypriced at $700 / £700 / €800.Images comparing the size of the consoleto thePS5launch model and the Slim version were released this week....

Microsoft and Arkane Austin have revealed Redfall, a co-op FPS coming exclusively to Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2022. Redfallcan be played either solo or in co-op with up to four players and has you taking on a legion of vampires that have taken over the once quaint island town of Redfall. “In signatureArkanestyle, you will choose your path across the island and through the vampire masses as you discover what caused this plague of bloodsuckers, then put an end to the threat,”Bethesdasenior content manager Anne Lewis said on theXbox Wire blog....