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Kevin Austin has been in gaming journalism in one way or another since the launch of the Nintendo Gamecube. Married and father of 3 children he has been gaming since the ripe age of 6 when he got his first NES system and over 30 years later he is still gaming almost daily. Kevin is also co-founder of the Play Some Video Games (PSVG) Podcast network which was founded over five years ago and is still going strong. Some of his favorite gaming series includes Fallout and Far Cry, he is a sucker for single player adventure games (hence his big reviews for Playstation), and can frequently be found getting down in one battle royale or another. If it's an oddball game, odds are he's all about it.

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New Video Deep Dives of Hot Wheels Unleashed

Design, build and share your own custom Hot Wheels tracks. Imagination is your only limit. Larkspur, Calif. (July 8, 2021) – Mattel and Milestone today released a series of videos providing a deep dive into the dedicated Hot Wheels Unleashed™ Track Builder. Players can build, design, and share their custom-made Hot Wheels Unleashed courses once the title launches on September 30, 2021. The Track Builder is the same tool that Milestone’s designers ...

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Curved Space Review (Xbox Series)

Curved space is a new take on the familiar twin stick shoot-em up, with a kicking soundtrack and unique gameplay style, but is it enough? Curved Space is an intense arcade-style twin-stick shooter that takes the classic formula and plunges it into the weirdest reaches of space. Battle cosmic space-invading spiders across curved landscapes where bullets hug the terrain while the horizon drops sharply out of sight. Inspired by arcade classics, players will have ...

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Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut arrives on PS5 and PS4 consoles on August 20

From the Playstation Blog: What a year it’s been! As we approach the one-year anniversary of Ghost of Tsushima, we are so grateful for the outpouring of love you’ve sent us since launch. It means so much to see how Jin’s story has resonated with all of you, and we feel incredibly lucky to have such dedicated and supportive fans. We’ve thought a lot about how to expand Jin’s story, and we’ve also spent the last year poring over all…

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Two new DualSense wireless controller colors hit shelves starting next month

The brand new DualSense controllers from PlayStation are finally here, and they look absolutely magnificent! While we haven’t checked them out ourselves, we compiled information from the PlayStation Blog below! Check it out. Get ready for Midnight Black and Cosmic Red. Since the launch of the PS5 console last November, we’ve been delighted to hear all the amazing feedback and experiences about the DualSense wireless controller from the PlayStation ...

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Sign Up for the First PS5 System Software Beta Program

Starting today, you can register for an opportunity to join the first-ever PS5 system software beta program at: https://www.playstation.com/ps5/ps5-beta-program-sign-up. Registration is open to players over the age of 18 in the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Germany and France. By signing up, you could be among the first to put new features to the test and provide essential feedback that will help guide their development. If you’re selected to be part of the ...

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Review (PS5)

Ratchet & Clank have been a staple for the Playstation for many years now, Rift Apart takes that same formula, humor, and fun we know and love and puts that next-gen polish on it that only Playstation 5 can provide and makes a basically perfect game.   The game begins with a giant parade celebrating the heroics of Ratchet & Clank over the years. You travel from giant parade balloon to balloon as they give you a brief overview of…

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F1 2021 Features breakdown

F1 2021 the game is just about a month from release, and Codemasters has put a lot into this year’s edition of the vaunted franchise.   The game looks great this year, and features a variety of ways to play:   Breaking Point Story Mode promises on- and off-track drama, starring former F2 nemesis from 2019’s game, Devon Butler. The mode now lasts through three seasons, rather than just a brief sojourn through F2, before reaching its ...

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RPG ADVENTURE TAILS OF IRON DEBUTS BRAND NEW ANIMATED STORY TRAILER AT E3 FUTURE GAMES SHOW

Indie publishing house United Label is excited to share a brand new animated story trailer for the upcoming epic RPG adventure, Tails of Iron, following its exclusive reveal at GamesRadar+’sprestigious E3 event–the Future Games Show. It will release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC later in 2021. Created by the indie development team, Odd Bug Studio, and published by United Label, Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with ...

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SOULS-LIKE BOSS RUSH, ELDEST SOULS, REVEALS BRAND NEW TRAILER AND RELEASE DATE AT E3 FUTURE GAMES SHOW

Following its exclusive reveal at GamesRadar+’sprestigious E3 event–the Future Games Show, indie publishing house United Label is excited to share a brand new trailer for the much-awaited pixel art, souls-like boss rush, Eldest Souls. It will release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Created by the indie development team, Fallen Flag Studios, and published by United Label, Eldest Souls is a challenging, ...

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Necromunda: Hired Gun Review (PS5)

Pick your contracts. Hunt your targets. Collect the bounty. Navigate an ocean of crime and corruption to balance the bloody ecosystem of Necromunda as a merciless hired gun. The money’s good, the dog’s loyal, and the gun’s reliable – but can you survive the hunt? Necromunda: Hired Gun is an indie fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city. For the right price, eliminate the most notorious ...

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EPOS reveals new B20 Microphone designed for streamers

Premium gaming audio brand EPOS revealed today the B20 broadcast microphone, unleashing next-level audio designed for gamers, streamers and content creators seeking studio-quality microphone audio. Continuing EPOS’ next generation of premium peripherals, the B20 delivers uncompromised crystal-clear recording with hassle-free plug-and-play connectivity and an elegantly sleek build. The EPOS B20 microphone is compatible with PC, PS4 and Mac and is available now ...

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Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition Review

The Mass Effect series is one of my favorites in gaming of any era, based almost solely on 2 and 3. I generally consider Mass Effect 2 to be my favorite game ever; I love the characters, the combat, the setting, and the story.   My history with the first game is a little bit more hit-and-miss: I bought a 360 so I could play Mass Effect. But the infuriating Mako sections, long load times, and uneven combat slowed my…

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14 minutes of new gameplay for Horizon Forbidden West

Sony took to the interwebs yesterday and unleashed a new State of Play featuring 14 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West. While we didn’t get a release date that I was at least hoping for, this game looks absolutely AMAZING from what we have seen. I for one cannot wait to go adventuring again with Aloy. Official Statement from Sony blog: We’re excited to share the very first gameplay reveal of Horizon Forbidden West with you on…

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THE GUERRILLA REVOLUTION IGNITES IN FAR CRY® 6, RELEASING OCTOBER 7, 2021

Today Ubisoft finally pulled the curtain back a little more on the highly anticipated Far Cry 6. Also giving us a date after its initial delay to October 7th of this year, and some sweet in game footage as well. Below is the official statement from Ubisoft. Montreal — May 28, 2021 — Today, Ubisoft announced Far Cry® 6 will release on October 7 worldwide on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Stadia, Amazon Luna and for…

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How Housemarque created Returnal’s immersive DualSense controller effects

From light taps to strong bursts, the DualSense wireless controller is an integral part of Selene’s journey through Atropos. From the Playstation Blog: Hello everyone! We at Housemarque hope you are all enjoying Returnal. We’re so amazed by and grateful for the responses so far. I want to thank you on behalf of the entire team. In Returnal our goal was to use the DualSense wireless controller to provide a physical experience of feeling, fighting and exploring ...

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