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Back in 1995, British studio Clockwork Games was tasked with taking the hugely successful puzzle game Lemmings and turning it 3D. Numerous other video game series were making the jump from pixels to polygons at the time, and while the likes of Mario, Sonic and Zelda managed it with aplomb, the addition of a third dimension didn’t work for every franchise. 3D Lemmings was a prime example of this – by enabling the Lemmings to turn corners and by introducing a (pretty poor) 3D camera, the game added unnecessary complexity to a series whose simplicity was pivotal to its success....

Scalper bots are gradually starting to lose interest in the PlayStation 5, a report by a bot detection specialist has suggested. Netaceahas published its latest ‘Quarterly Index’ on the top five products targeted by scalper bots, this time covering the third quarter of 2022. For the first time since it was released, thePlayStation 5no longer appears among the list’s top three positions. However, it does still sit at number 4, suggesting it remains an important target for bots, even if its value is slipping slightly....

Sega is looking into the possibility of launching a subscription service for video games. In an interview with the BBC,Segapresident Shuji Utsumi said the Sonic maker is weighing up its ownNetflix-like subscription offering. Platform holdersXbox,PlayStationandNintendoeach have their own game subscription services, as do some third-party publishers likeElectronic ArtsandUbisoft. Sega America and Europe CEO Utsumitold the BBCsuch subscription services were “very interesting” and that Sega was “evaluating some opportunities”. “We’re thinking something – and discussing something – we cannot disclose right now,” he said....

If you’re looking for Shiny Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet, then this guide will help you capture the rare monster types. Shiny Pokemon are incredibly rare versions of normal Pokemon with special coloring. ShinyPokémonwere originally introduced in Generation 2, and while they’re still hard to find, modern Pokemon games can make it a bit easier with certain methods. With the new generation finally here onNintendo Switch, many players are wonderinghow to find shiny Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet?...

Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 system software update. According to the platform holder, Version 23.02-08.20.00 makes Music in the control centre easier to use with a two-column layout that simplifies browsing. Players can now avoid unintentionally broadcasting their surroundings while broadcastingPlayStationVR2 games, and there’s now a voice command that lets users check for newPS5features. We’ve published the full update notes below. PS5’s last major system updateintroduced Dolby Atmos supportand new accessibility options, among other features....

Sony has submitted a patent application for the ability to stream games from a certain point. As spotted byExputer, the application, which is named ‘content streaming with gameplay launch’, would let players stream specific moments in games. Currently, if you want to replay a certain moment from a game that’s being streamed, you would have to launch the game then either play through it until you reach the section you want or – if the game offers a chapter select feature and you have a save file – select the chapter you want to play through....

Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the first details of its Black Friday 2024 deals. Running from November 22 until December 2, its Black Friday promotion will include savings on hardware, games and subscriptions acrossPlayStationStore, PlayStation Direct, PlayStation Gear and participating retailers. Offers will vary by region and retailer, and the official PlayStation Black Fridaysitewill be updated with deals once the promotion is up and running. Sonysaidthis year’s promotions on PlayStation Direct will includePS5console deals....

Ubisoft’s open-world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws, will be released in late 2024. That’s according to a Disney Parksblog post(spotted byIGN), which quietly listed the release window for theUbisoftMassive title. Previously, the game was only confirmed to be released sometime in 2024. “Star Wars Outlaws, the open-world Star Wars game, is set to release late this year,” the post reads. Update5th Jan 2024 / 9:50 am Ubisoft has contacted VGC to note that Disney has now removed the “late 2024” release window from its blog post and replaced it with “2024”....

Our Summer Game Fest stream schedule will help you keep track of all the big presentations set to take place this coming week. Latest update3rd Jun 2025 / 9:20 am IO Interactivehas announced a showcase, which we’ve added to the list. Summer Game Festreturns at the end of this week, once again serving as one of the biggest weeks in the video game calendar. As ever, you may expect a number of new announcements to take place over the course of its four days, with the mainSummer Game Fest 2025 showcasetaking centre stage on Friday....

The co-director of Sunset Overdrive has said he would “love” the chance to make a sequel. Released in 2014 forXbox Oneand 2018 forPC, Sunset Overdrive was a well-received open-world shooter which has players using outlandish weaponry to fight an army of toxic mutants. It was a rare foray intoXboxdevelopment for developerInsomniac Games, which had spent almost all of its then-20-year existence working onPlayStation. Following the huge success ofMarvel’s Spider-Man,the studio was acquired by Sonyin 2019....

The director of Super Mario Bros Wonder says Nintendo has to try harder to surprise players these days. Speaking toEurogamer,Shiro Mouriexplained that the company’s latest Mario game is an attempt to recapture the feeling of mystery that the original Super Mario Bros gave in 1985. Mouri, who was previously programming lead onThe Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and programming director on New Super Mario Bros U, said: “In terms of the concept for creating a new Mario, we came up with the concept of mystery and secrets....

Nintendo will fall short of its Switch production target this fiscal year by around 20%, a new report claims. Nikkeireported in May thatNintendowas planning to significantly ramp upSwitchproduction in anticipation for a new higher-end model (which would ultimately become the Switch OLED). According to the May report, Nintendo had asked its manufacturing partners toincrease Switch production to 30 million unitsfor this fiscal year, ending Jun 25, 2025. However,Nikkei now reportsthat the continuing ‘chip crunch’ which has led to a shortage of semiconductors and other electronic parts means Nintendo will miss its target by around 20%....

Take-Two Interactive CEO and chairman Strauss Zelnick has defended the price of the upcoming Switch and PS4 ports of Red Dead Redemption. Take-TwopublisherRockstar Gamesannounced on Monday thatRed Dead Redemption will be coming to Switch and PS4on August 17, with a physical release to follow on October 13. It was also announced that the game would cost $49.99 / £39.99, and will also include the Undead Nightmare DLC. IGNasked Zelnick why the game was given that price point, especially considering that it’s already available onXboxvia backwards compatibility for $29....