PS Plus Premium users can also play full game trials for a selection of titles, allowing them to play through these games for a set number of hours. This duration varies between games, as some offer up to five hours of gameplay while others only last for an hour. Members of the Premium tier can now play a trial for one of 2023’s best games, as Sony addsHogwarts Legacyto the catalog of trials....

Summary A large portion ofHollow Knightfans have been left disappointed after the game’s highly anticipated sequel,Hollow Knight: Silksong,failed to make an appearance at any of the major 2024 summer game showcases. Those who have been awaiting moreHollow Knight:Silksongnews have been left empty-handed for years, causing continuous frustration among members of the game’s community. Hollow Knight: Silksonghas remained one of the most anticipated sequels in gaming for half a decade. The game has unfortunately been stuck in a lengthy development cycle with no official end in sight....

Even thoughStardew Valleyis all about slow and gradual progression into the immersive farming world, a whole community of the game’s fan base seeks out ways to break the game andspeedrun it using glitches and exploits. Some of these glitches can be used to get to particular objectives in the game faster and with less difficulty. One recent glitch gaining popularity among fans is the Out of Bounds glitch, which allows players to move into zones protected by barriers....

Media analyst Screen Digesthas predictedthat in five years time, in-game advertising will be worth $1 billion, turning it into an irresistible prospect for businesses. Audience media habits and the “unique advantages of dynamic in-game advertising” will drive videogames to become 1% of all digital media marketing by 2014, according to the report. “There are many ways in which advertising can help evolve business models for video games and we have only just begun to explore that potential,” says number cruncher Martin Sorrell....

Here’s some of the Jetstream Sam DLC in action After the freePS3Metal Gear RisingVR missions,more DLCis ready and rarin’ to go later this year. Specifically, the Soul Snake sword weapon, Bladewolf missions, and an all new set of missions featuring Raiden’s nemesis, Jetstream Sam. Based on these new screens (especially the ones taking place in the Japanese village), it seems as if Sam will be doing at least some retreading of Raiden’s steps from the core campaign....

After the Pokemon Presents in August 2023, players have been collecting their own Mew inPokemon Scarlet and Violetas the Pokemon Company announced a gift code allowing players to get the Pokemon. Trainers are excited to finally own this Legendary Pokemon to add to their Paldean team. While players are gearing up with their new Pokemon, they might be a bit confused when it comes to knowing exactly what stats and movesets are best for Mew inPokemon Scarlet and Violet....

Summary Persona 6will feature a semi-open world and “more fluid” social link structure, a prominent leaker has said. There have been a fair amount of rumors surroundingPersona 6over the past few years. Despite there being little concrete evidence of the game existing, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating or hearing about something potentially related to this game. One of the latest rumors is focused on howPersona 6will overhaul its longtime social link mechanic and the structure of its overworld....

Melting your Xbox 360 on a stove top is one of the situations where you have to share your mistake with the world, fully knowing that you’ll never live it down.Engadget reader Tycould tell you about this unfortunate privilege first hand. It seems that Ty was pressed for space during aHalo 3LAN party. One Xbox 360 took its position on the kitchen stove. Due to an ill-timed accidental (or maybe not) rangetop activation, this console has a nice, circular melted hole in one of its sides....

Summary The popularYouTubepersonality Addison Pierre Maalouf, known online as YourFellowArab, has been released unharmed after being kidnapped in Haiti a couple of weeks ago. The news comes as a relief to theYouTubecreator’s devoted followers, who had been anxiously awaiting updates on his safety since the abduction. In today’s highly competitive and fast-paced digital content landscape, creators are often driven to push the boundaries to deliver the most engaging experiences for their audiences....

I’m pleased to present yet another Free App of the Day that’s actually not crap!Boowie! The Strong Warrioris a scrolling shoot ’em up featuring a weird thing that shoots weird things at weird things and sucks up weird things to do a weird thing. It’s a solid shooter with plenty of challenge and boss fights, but the most striking thing about Boowie! is just how gorgeous it looks. Fantastic artistic direction and vibrant graphics can really go a long way in the iPhone gaming market, and Boowie!...

Quick Links Dragon’s Dogma 2has two collectibles you can find in every corner of the world: Seeker Tokens and Golden Trove Beetles. Seeker Tokens get more attention thanks to the reward list and the huge number you can find, but collecting every Beetle also has its benefits. So far as players have been able to discover,Dragon’s Dogma 2contains 82 unique Golden Trove Beetles. Each oneincreases your Arisen and your Main Pawn’s carry capacity by 0....