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VR in 2020: More Than a Fad

Virtual reality has faced accusations of being a stepping stone in gaming, here for a moment, not for the long-haul, since its inception. From the launch of the Oculus Rift which first allowed consumers to experience VR at a steep, but somewhat stomach-able price, those who enjoy VR have been seen as jumping on a trend.This may be news to some, but it must be said. We’re in 2020, and VR looks to be here to stay.I first experienced virtual reality through Google’s own Cardboard viewer made out of, unsurprisingly,

PSVR Horror Game Do Not Open Has A Legitimately Scary Debut Trailer

Do Not Open, an upcoming PlayStation VR horror game from Quasar Dynamics, has been revealed in a first-look trailer. The game, which was developed as part of the PlayStationTalents initiative and is exclusive to Sony's platform, is an escape room survival horror with permadeath.The game casts players as Michael J. Goreng, a zoologist and epidemiologist who is trapped within a warped version of his own house. Each time you play, the layout of the house will change, as will the puzzles you'll need to solve to escape the supernatural being

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X: How do they compare?

It’s finally happened: both Sony and Microsoft have shown their hand. We now know what both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X look like, what’s inside of them, and what kind of games they’ll have. So now’s as good at time as any to start properly comparing them, yeah? Both companies almost seem to be inviting the contrast, as they’re doing things very similarly and yet differently at the same time. While we’re still missing some details on both consoles — namely, the goddamned price, come on you two

The Last Of Us 2 Director Says You Might Not Like The Game

If you enjoyed the original Last of Us, you might not like the sequel, writer-director Neil Druckmann says. Speaking to Wired, Druckmann said Naughty Dog has created a divisive game with The Last of Us Part II, and he expects some people to come away with a sour taste in their mouth. "Some of [the fans of the original game] are not going to like this game, and not like where it goes, and not like what it says or the fate of characters that they love," Druckmann said. "I'd

PlayStation Days Of Play Sale 2020: PS4 Games, PS Plus, And More Great Deals

PlayStation's Days of Play sale, an annual event that normally runs during E3, has returned this week with deals on PS4 exclusives and more. Unlike recent years, however, Days of Play doesn't feature PS4 consoles or PSVR hardware, which feels a tad strange considering the PS5 arrives later this year. That said, Days of Play is still offering great discounts on exclusive games, including MLB The Show 20, Nioh 2, Dreams, and more. Days of Play is live now until June 17, and major retailers are joining in on the

The Best VR Headset Deals June 2020: Oculus Quest In Stock Now

With Half-Life: Alyx's release behind us, we're now looking toward future VR releases, such as the upcoming PlayStation VR-exclusive Iron Man VR, which releases July 3. Marvel's Iron Man VR puts you into Tony Stark's suit and has you controlling it with the PSVR headset and Move controllers. It's seen some delays over the past year, but now, we finally have a new release date. Iron Man VR is set for a July 3 release date, and if you're looking to invest into PSVR before then, you'll be happy to

Shacknews Dump – May 8, 2020

On this week's Shacknews Dump, we take a look at the Inside Xbox Series X dump, plus Mortal Kombat 11's Robocop DLC, the latest Fortnite concert event, and more. Shacknews isn’t the only one dumping this week (but we are the best). It’s another Friday, which means it’s time to drop a load and stay a while with the Shacknews Dump. The news never ends, and who has time to read 25/7? That’s why we go live on a special ShackStream to get you all caught up on the week’s

Gorn PlayStation 4 VR Release Date Announced, And It’s Soon

Gorn, the violent gladiator VR brawler that launched on PC in 2019 to strong reviews, is coming to PlayStation VR. The wait isn't long, either--it'll be available on May 19, and it'll feature a mode that will turn the gore down.In Gorn, you handle weapons from a first-person perspective and battle rubbery-looking enemies. You can shoot them, stab them, chop them, and also disarm them or use their own weapons against them.The launch trailer is below, and more details can be read over at the PlayStation Blog.Also in this version

Shacknews Livestream Schedule – Week of May 4, 2020

In an effort to give our community some advance notice on our livestreaming plans, we prepared a schedule of the broadcasts you can expect to see throughout the week. This week’s lineup should be full of good stuff. [embedded content] Monday, May 4 [embedded content] Indie-licious with TJ Denzer - Join TJ for a look at indie gems found off the beaten path. The Wide World of Electronic Sports - Only the best weekly electronic sports show on Twitch, WWES answers the questions you want and a few you’d rather