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PlayStation wins “hall of shame” award from consumer rights group

  • Choice names Sony Interactive Entertainment in its Shonky Awards.
  • The group says digital game purchases are licences, not ownership.
  • It warns ending discs could limit alternatives and second-hand sales.

Australian consumer rights group Choice has named Sony Interactive Entertainment among its annual Shonky Award “hall of shame” winners, criticising PlayStation’s digital game licensing. The group says players pay for access rather than ownership, a concern that could grow if physical game discs disappear. Choice argues Sony’s licence…

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Video: We Join IGN’s ‘Review Crew’ To Discuss Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

  • The reviewer prefers the 3DS version to the new remake.
  • Added cutscenes did not make the story more engaging for them.
  • Matt Mercer’s Ganondorf performance disrupted their immersion.

The article shares a reviewer’s reaction to a recent remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*. They found it worthwhile because of the game’s legacy, but said they would choose the 3DS version if replaying it, highlighting how a remake can struggle to replace a version…

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GTA 6 Officially Breaks Pre-order Records on PlayStation and Xbox Stores

  • GTA 6 set preorder records on PlayStation and Xbox.
  • Recent estimates put sales just under 8 million copies.
  • The game launches on 19 November.

Grand Theft Auto 6 has become the most pre-ordered game in the history of both the PlayStation and Xbox stores, according to the platform owners. The record signals exceptional demand ahead of its release and has made preloading available on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Neither platform has…

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Translucent ‘Prism Collection’ DualSense Controllers and PS5 Covers Now Up for Preorder, Out February 4

  • Prism Collection preorders are open.
  • Three translucent colourways launch on 4 February 2027.
  • Controllers cost $84.99; PS5 covers cost $74.

PlayStation has opened preorders for its Prism Collection of translucent DualSense controllers and matching PS5 covers, with a 1990s-inspired design that shows parts of the controllers’ inner workings. The collection adds three colour options to Sony’s accessories range and is due to arrive on 4 February 2027. Each…

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GTA 6 is targeting 30 fps and has ray-tracing support on PS5 Pro

  • GTA 6 is targeting 30 fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
  • PS5 Pro gets ray-traced shadows and Sony upscaling.
  • Xbox Cloud Gaming will stream it on Xbox One.

Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is targeting 30 frames per second on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The performance target reflects the studio’s effort to preserve the density and visual detail of the game’s fictional Leonida setting, while Xbox Cloud Gaming will also let…

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GTA 6 sets pre-order records on PlayStation and Xbox stores

  • GTA 6 has set pre-order records on PlayStation and Xbox stores.
  • Sensor Tower estimates 9.69 million orders across both platforms.
  • PlayStation accounts for about three-quarters of pre-orders.

Sony and Microsoft have confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is the most pre-ordered game in the histories of the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. Their statements confirm a record first suggested by sales-tracking data, reflecting the unusually high demand ahead of the game’s launch. Sensor Tower estimates…

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Official GTA 6 Update Is Bad News For PC Players

  • Rockstar has not confirmed a PC release for GTA 6.
  • Xbox One players can access it through cloud streaming.
  • Streaming quality may depend on connection speed.

Rockstar’s latest GTA 6 update gives no indication that the game will be available on PC at launch, despite earlier reports of a possible streaming deal. The omission reinforces the uncertainty for PC players, as Rockstar has not confirmed when or whether it plans a PC release. The…

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Alienware AW3226Q OLED gaming monitor review

  • 32-inch 4K OLED with LG RGB-stripe panel technology.
  • Rated for 250 nits full-screen and 1,000 nits peak HDR.
  • RGB stripes aim to improve text clarity and colour precision.

Alienware’s AW3226Q is a 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor using LG’s latest RGB-stripe Tandem WOLED panel. Its more conventional size and lower price than the company’s 39-inch model may appeal to buyers seeking a high-end OLED display, while the RGB layout is designed to improve text clarity and…

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Skyrim lead doubted Todd Howard’s constellation-based skill system, and then the RPG came out

  • Nesmith thought Skyrim’s constellation skill trees would confuse players.
  • Players liked the system after launch.
  • He now says Howard’s idea was better.

Skyrim designer Bruce Nesmith says he doubted Todd Howard’s idea to show character skills as constellations, arguing that a straightforward list would be clearer. After the game launched, players embraced the star-based skill trees, and Nesmith acknowledged that Howard’s approach had been better. The system marked a visual…

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Don’t Have 210 Spare GBs? ‘GTA VI’ Is Coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming (and the Xbox One) at Launch

  • GTA VI arrives on Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch.
  • The reported download size is 210 GB.
  • Cloud play requires buying the game.

Grand Theft Auto VI will be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming from launch on 19 November, letting owners play without downloading the game. It will also run on Xbox Series X|S and, unusually, the older Xbox One, giving players another option as the reported 210 GB install could…

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