Helldivers 2 Gets Important New Update
Helldivers 2 has released an update that aims to fix the many issues plaguing PC players at launch. Helldivers 2 has also informed PlayStation 5 fans on when they can expect their own patch.
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Stellar Blade Developers Paid ‘Special Attention’ to Eve’s Backside
Stellar Blade developers have opened up about protagonist Eve's character design. As the team's first major console release, Stellar Blade marks a notable evolution from Shift Up's prior works like Goddess of Victory: Nikke. Attention has turned to the developers' stylistic choices in light of their transition beyond the mobile sphere.
Helldivers 2 blasts to the top of Steam's global top sellers chart, becoming Sony's biggest PC release as it launches alongside PS5
In another victory for democracy, Helldivers 2 has dropped from orbit right onto the summit of Steam's Global Top Sellers list, becoming the biggest Steam launch in Sony's history despite some initial server issues.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus swings onto PS5 next month
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's much anticipated New Game Plus mode will arrive next month — on 7th March — which means soon we can all swing back around and go for another spin with Peter and Miles.
In just 24 hours, Helldivers 2 overtakes God of War to become the biggest PlayStation Studios game launch on Steam
Helldivers 2 has overtaken God of War to become the biggest PlayStation Studios game launch on Steam.
Activision Blizzard Layoffs Draw Complaints from FTC as Battle Over Acquisition Continues
Microsoft’s decision to lay off over 1,900 employees across Xbox and Activision Blizzard only three months after acquiring the latter has been cause for plenty of debate, and it seems U.S. government officials were definitely keeping an eye on the situation. While the Activision Blizzard acquisition has officially gone through, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has not given up their fight against it, filing appeals to block and reverse the deal as recently as this past December, and now they’ve filed a complaint about the recent Activision Blizzard layoffs. According to the FTC, the layoffs directly contradict statements that Microsoft made to them that Acti-Blizz would be operated independently at arm’s length, with no redundancies between the two companies.
PlayStation Portal restocks — Can you buy the console today?
The PlayStation Portal is a highly sought-after streaming device. Allowing you to connect to your PlayStation 5 via Remote Play over Wi-Fi, it’s perfect for portable gaming whether you’re traveling or simply sitting on the couch with the family, away from your beloved console. However, since the PlayStation Portal launched, it’s been tough to find stock. Much like how hard it was to find the PlayStation 5 once upon a time, the PlayStation Portal is tricky to track down. That’s where we’re here to help with some insight on where to look, as well as what to consider for a PlayStation Portal alternative if you just can’t wait.
Helldivers 2 Is PlayStation’s Top Launch on Steam, But User Reviews Are Currently Mixed
Swedish developer Arrowhead Game Studios (Magicka) has released the third-person shooter game Helldivers 2 on PlayStation 5 and PC, immediately achieving strong results on the latter platform. According to Steam data, Helldivers 2 peaked at 81K concurrent players around five hours ago, surpassing God of War's previous record of 73K for a PlayStation launch.