As the festive holiday approaches within the next few days, the UK’s physical top 10 chart is dominated by popular bestsellers. However, Astro Bot has managed to make its way into the mix and compete fiercely.
Warning to PS5 and PS5 Pro users: Avoid getting banned from PlayStation Network (PSN). The current console generation, including both PlayStation and Xbox, has seen stricter moderation efforts. As a result, more and more gamers are facing suspensions or bans on PSN and Xbox Live. Some of these penalties are for behaviors that were previously not considered issues or were not enforced. This is due to the growing use of AI/automated moderation.
2021 has been quite favorable for Sega, particularly for enthusiasts of role-playing games. One standout title is Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth,” which sold more than a million copies in its initial week and received impressive critical reviews. If you haven’t played it yet, there’s a free trial available for PlayStation Plus Premium members.
As a thrilled fan, I’m excited to share that the newest and arguably largest update since the last one for Palworld has just gone live! This exciting expansion introduces Feybreak Island, a massive six-times larger expanse compared to Sakurajima. But that’s not all; it also marks the beginning of our collaboration with Terraria, featuring the iconic Meowmere weapon in its initial content release (with more collaborative elements coming in 2025). The latest gameplay trailer gave us a taste of what’s to come, but the patch notes offer even deeper insights.
Compared to the initial release of the Nintendo Switch in 2017, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will boast a more abundant selection of games at launch. The original Switch had an impressive debut lineup, headlined by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – one of the best games ever made. However, beyond this title, the offerings were relatively modest. Games like 1-2-Switch, Super Bomberman R, and a few others didn’t make much impact. Essentially, the launch lineup was quite small, and without The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it would have been considered poor. Nevertheless, when you have a game as great as that to play, the quality of the rest of the lineup becomes less important.
SEGA has had an incredible year with game titles like Metaphor ReFantazio and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. They’ve announced a new Virtua Fighter, revived popular games such as Crazy Taxi, and even Sonic the Hedgehog appears to be running in a straight line these days, hinting at exciting times ahead for fans.