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Ariana and the Elder Codex Review – Action-Adventure Chaos & Magic | Invision Game Community
Ariana and the Elder Codex is an action-adventure platformer featuring magic combat and a unique story-based progression system. While the game offers deep ability customization and engaging gameplay, it suffers from performance issues and long loading times on the Nintendo Switch. Despite its flaws, the game provides a charming experience with a distinct art style and is suitable for shorter play sessions.
It seems PlayStation is scrubbing any mention of ‘PC’ from its websites—gee I wonder why
Sony appears to be removing mentions of PC from its PlayStation Studios website descriptions, shifting focus back to console exclusivity. This move follows rumors that the company is distancing itself from the PC market, contrasting with Xbox's strategy and Steam's expansion.
House Flipper is free to own on Steam this weekend — MP3s & NPCs
The original House Flipper is available to own for free on Steam until April 6 as part of the Steam House and Home Fest. This promotion coincides with the live launch of playtests for the House Flipper Remastered Collection, which will feature improved visuals, voice acting, and new content. The House Flipper franchise has sold over 8.5 million copies since its 2018 release.
Share of the Week: Sidekick
This week's PlayStation Share highlights user-submitted photos featuring in-game sidekicks, including Freya from God of War Ragnarök and D-Dog from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The next theme for submissions is Resident Evil Requiem, with a deadline of April 8, 2026.
What should gamers look for in a VPN?
This guide outlines key factors for selecting a VPN for gaming, prioritizing low latency (ping) to ensure smooth gameplay and competitive performance. It also discusses the importance of VPN protocols like WireGuard, platform compatibility for PC and consoles, and privacy benefits such as protection against DDoS attacks.
PUBG’s Final Anniversary Mission: 1,000 G-Coin Up for Grabs
PUBG Studios is concluding its 9th anniversary celebration with a final mission offering 1,000 G-Coin to 45 lucky players. To enter, participants must play PUBG during the anniversary weekend and comment on a post sharing their favorite anniversary moment, along with their in-game name (IGN) and platform. The mission runs from April 2nd to April 5th, with winners selected randomly.
Fans Reckon PS Studios Website Adjustments Hint at Sony's Move Away from PC
Fans are interpreting recent changes to the PlayStation Studios website as evidence that Sony is shifting away from PC game development. Descriptions for studios like Valkyrie Entertainment have removed mentions of PC support, focusing solely on PlayStation exclusive titles. While Nixxes Software's description still mentions PC ports, the overall trend suggests a potential move back towards a console-centric strategy.
Chiaki-ng the open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets better streaming quality and stability
The open-source PlayStation Remote Play app, Chiaki-ng, has released version 1.10.0, introducing significant improvements to streaming quality and stability through enhanced queueing, congestion control, and reset handling. This update also adds an OpenGL renderer backend, VSync support, and improved PSN remote play reliability, making it a robust alternative for streaming games to devices like the Steam Deck.
PULMO Does Things Differently
PULMO, a narrative puzzle experience from Emil Ismaylov and Denis Petrov, published by Sometimes You, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game offers a meditative and subtle journey focused on observation and influencing systems rather than traditional winning conditions. It is the follow-up to ALVEOLE and forms part of a trilogy exploring human existence.
Tickets go on sale for consumer event IGN Live 2026, returning to LA on 6 June
IGN Live 2026, a consumer event, will return to Los Angeles on June 6. The article also features a discussion among users about Sony's strategy regarding PC releases of its single-player games, weighing revenue against potential impacts on console sales and ecosystem engagement.
Apex Legends Back Online After Brief Matchmaking Outage
Apex Legends experienced a brief matchmaking outage on April 2nd, preventing players across all platforms from joining multiplayer games. Respawn Entertainment quickly acknowledged the issue and resolved it, restoring normal service. The incident highlights the importance of rapid communication and fixes in the live service game model.
Console-Exclusive Narrative Adventures on the Horizon
Console-exclusive narrative adventures are thriving due to advancements in graphics, motion capture, and interactive storytelling, rivaling film production. Publishers leverage timed exclusivity deals to highlight platform strengths and drive sales, with digital storefronts like Eneba facilitating player access to these story-rich experiences.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Cinemersive Labs
Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Cinemersive Labs, a move that has sparked discussion among gamers and industry analysts. The acquisition is being discussed in the context of Sony's strategy for PC releases versus console exclusivity, with debates around profitability, piracy concerns, and market share.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Purchases Cinemersive Labs | Console Creatures
Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Cinemersive Labs, a UK-based machine learning and computer vision company founded in 2022. The acquisition aims to advance visual computing in games, enhancing gameplay visuals, rendering techniques, and overall fidelity on PlayStation platforms.
It took 3 years for PlayStation to earn $300 million in PC sales according to former manager, which makes the platform less than half as lucrative as the PS4 and PS5
Former PlayStation PC planner Jerry Liu revealed that the division generated $300 million in net revenue between 2021 and 2023. This figure is significantly less than the revenue generated by PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles during the same period, which reached nearly triple that amount. Liu's insights suggest that PlayStation's PC sales strategy, including pricing, has been less lucrative than its console sales.
Black Desert Mobile gets a PC launcher, console and PC bring back flying donkeys and celebrate Easter
Black Desert Mobile has launched a PC launcher, allowing players to experience the MMORPG on a larger screen with improved visuals and the ability to run two instances simultaneously. The mobile version also received an O'dyllita boost server with doubled XP and progression rewards, alongside remastered fishing and UI updates. Meanwhile, the console and PC versions are celebrating Easter with egg-themed events and the return of flying donkeys, with additional updates for console including a new monster zone and class adjustments.
PlayStation Acquires Machine Learning Specialist to Achieve 'New Levels' of Game Visuals
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced its agreement to acquire Cinemersive Labs, a UK-based company specializing in machine learning and computer vision. The team will join SIE's R&D division, the Visual Computing Group, to advance visual computing in games, applying machine learning to enhance graphics and rendering techniques.
Call of Duty Zombies dev starts new studio with 2 failed PlayStation collabs behind him, just 1 week after Sony shut down his last project: "Third time's the charm"
Former Call of Duty producer Jason Blundell has launched a new studio, Magic Fractal Studios, just one week after Sony shut down his previous venture, Dark Outlaw Games. This marks Blundell's third studio attempt, following the earlier collapse of Deviation Games, a PlayStation partner.
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Cinemersive Labs
Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Cinemersive Labs, a United Kingdom-based machine learning and computer vision company founded in 2022. The specialized team will join Sony's Visual Computing Group to advance visual computing in games, focusing on enhancing visuals, improving rendering, and unlocking new levels of fidelity for PlayStation players.
Devil Jam Review – Hades Survivors?
Devil Jam offers a fun, chaotic experience blending the art style of Hades with the gameplay of Vampire Survivors, but lacks depth and variety to remain engaging long-term. Despite its low price point, the game suffers from repetitive enemy encounters, limited arenas, and a scattered progression system that hinders its overall momentum.
