The gaming community is abuzz talking about privacy and harassment because of a message that started appearing after an update to the PlayStation 4 dropped on October 14th. According toSony, the disclaimer is necessary because of a new voice chat moderation feature being released on thePlayStation 5. After the 8.00 PS4 update, players started receiving a message when joining a voice chat which stated, “Voice chats may be recorded for moderation....

ForStarfield, space is not the final frontier; it’s the first. From the details Bethesda have released so far, it seems like humanity might be new to the stars in the upcoming game. The game is Bethesda’s first original IP in over 20 years, so it might seem odd for the studio to not go the extra step and create alien races. Some of the most interesting parts of theElder Scrollsfranchise come from interactions between the series' imaginative races and cultures....

The spirit board inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatehas been a wonderful way for Nintendo to include a series inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, even when there isn’t a playable character from that game. The next game to be featured onthe spirit board will beRing Fit Adventure,Nintendo’s surprisingly popular exercise RPG. Spirits are collectibles that players can equip to fighters to give them some a sort of buff. The base game comes with a number of unlockable spirits, and Nintendo has been regularly releasing new spirits....

The Initiativehas been rather quiet since its big reveal ofPerfect Darknearly a year ago, but that doesn’t mean the company hasn’t been making any moves. It appears thatThe Initiativeis hiring for a lead producer to join its team, and help bringPerfect Darkto the finish line. Prior toPerfect Dark’s reveal at The Game Awards 2020, The Initiative had already been making industry waves due to the team it was assembling. DespitePerfect Darkbeing The Initiative’s first game, the developers working on it are some of the industry’s finest, many of which coming from some of PlayStation’s first-party studios....

Publisher and developer Ubisoft offers a free copy of its forthcoming open world titleWatch Dogs 2to the winners of a North American hacking competition. According to Major League Hacking, the challenge to winWatch Dogs 2is geared toward “design[ing] a project to demonstrate just how easy data privacy can be compromised on real-life smart devices.” Since the game’sprotagonist Marcus Hollowayprimarily uses his phone to infiltrate and control other technological devices such as cameras, stop lights, drones, security robots, as well as cars, the theme of the competition is apropos....

Ahead of Pride Month,Twitchhas finally changed the lesbian flag emote on its platform, which has beenhighly requested in the LGBTQIA+ communityfollowing troubling allegations against the creator of the original lesbian flag. For those not in the know, the lesbian pride flag has different versions, two of which are considered the main ones: the original pink lesbian flag and the new orange or sunset lesbian flag that has gained traction in more recent years and has been adopted by more inclusive members of theLGBTQIA+ community....

Watch Dogs: Legionis the latest in Ubisoft’s action-adventure, hacking game series, and in spite of past delays, will be arriving later this October to current and next-generation platforms.Legionis slated to be one of the big releasesthis month, but recent news on the DLC content might make it better or worse for some fans. Earlier this year, it was revealed thatLegionhas a playableAssassin’s Creedcharacter, leading to much fan speculation on what it entails for both franchises going forward....

Dragon Ball Zhasplenty of incredible villains, each with a unique look and personality. Some appear humanoid, while others are based on animals or aliens from outer space. The majority ofDragon Ball Zvillains are ruthless, angry and vengeful. They may all seem, in the terms of personality, largely the same: full of rage and ready to fight. RELATED:Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC Gives Trunks A Happy Ending, Then Super Rips It Away...

The development of J-horror is ongoing, incorporating elements of kabuki, Noh theater, and kaidan, as much as slasher film and subgenres popular throughout the world. The impression Japan has left on horror is distinct, and today the genre is hard to imagine without it. RELATED:Scariest Japanese Games To Never Play Alone, Ranked The 00s were a transformative period for cinema as digital filmmaking became more prominent, and J-horror is no exception....

It’s been five years since the lastRatchet & Clankgame came out, a remake/reboot of the first game which tied into the 2016 movie. At the time many fans thoughtInsomniacor some other developer would continue making the entire series again on PS4, but that was a one and done situation. Now, fans have a new title to explore withRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart. RELATED:Easter Eggs Only True Fans Caught In Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart...

Among Ussaw a surprising burst of popularity this summer. The game may have released back in 2018, but it’s one of themost popular indie titles to play in 2020. As it stands now,Among Usis only available on Android, iOS, and PC, and from the current look of things it won’t be releasing on other platforms anytime soon. That said,Among Us' developer InnerSloth has a hopeful message for those looking to enjoy the game on platforms such as the PS4 and the Xbox One....

Among Usplayers can unlock a special pet through Twitch during the month of December. Although the unlock method will take about half an hour, the unlocked pet is completely free to use in games ofAmong Usonce it becomes available later this month. Although playingAmong Usis completely free, players normally have to pay for access to pets. Pets offer no gameplay advantage, but bring an extra bit of personality to the game....

The conversation about difficulty in video games comes and goes, currently experiencing something of a resurgence due to the upcomingrelease ofElden Ring,one of FromSoftware’s notoriously difficult games. However, that conversation bleeds into other franchises too. While it hasn’t been at the forefront,Assassin’s Creed Valhallais taking some steps to make the experience more accessible with some major difficulty option tweaks. In a blog post detailingAssassin’s Creed Valhallatitle update 1.5.0, Ubisoft revealed some major new additions, laying the foundation for Dawn of Ragnarok and tweaking various aspects of the RPG....