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About Viraaj Bhatnagar
Viraaj is a spirited gamer, lifelong PlayStation main, huge petrolhead, but most importantly, a principled journalist. With experience at publications like FandomWire, HotCars, and DriveTribe, writing about cars and games is his lifeblood. As a news writer, he aims to report on the very latest in the games industry, sometimes before it even happens (thank you, r/GamingLeaksAndRumors). And yes, he does know which sources are credible.
Industry Focus
If I had to choose a particular subset of the games industry, it'd be console gaming. PlayStation consoles, if we must narrow it down further. I've grown up playing on them ever since the PS2, and I'm still tuned into them 20 years later. PlayStation hardware and their overall business are something I take deep interest in.
Favorite Games
God of War is my GOAT. The way Santa Monica twists well-known mythologies to create enchanting stories is an art form.
Gran Turismo is a close second. I love cars as much as I love games, so it's obvious that something that marries them so perfectly would be high on my list.
Grand Theft Auto, despite GTA Online basically being a parody of itself. GTA 6 looks to be a proper return to form, and I'm mega-hyped for it.
Favorite Console
Hands down the PS3. No other console in history has had that disastrous a launch and that amazing a comeback. The PS3 did it all because of the games, some of which Sony really should be revisiting, like MotorStorm, SOCOM, Gravity Rush, MAG, Warhawk, and so many more.
Latest
Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Clever New Peacemaker Reference
A new Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay clip featuring the T-1000 and Peacemaker is making waves for a witty reference that breaks the fourth wall.
Jonah Hill Wasn't Allowed to Touch a PlayStation in Superbad
Superbad director Seth Rogen details an amusing rule from Sony that restricted Jonah Hill's character from using a PlayStation console in the movie.
God of War Ragnarok Getting New Content Inspired by the Older Games
God of War Ragnarok is set to receive a big update next week that'll include some exciting new content for fans of the Greek games.
Microsoft Copilot for Gaming Will Give You AI Help in Video Games
Microsoft debuts a gaming-centric version of its Copilot AI assistant, which can guide players by analyzing their gameplay in real time.
Spider-Man 2 Gets New PC Update for March 2025
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 receives its second PC update of the month, bringing with it crucial performance fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and more.
Naughty Dog Reveals More Intergalactic Details
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet director Neil Druckmann drops some intriguing new details about the game's setting and storytelling approach.
Control: Ultimate Edition Gets Surprise Update
Remedy Entertainment rolls out a brand-new update for Control: Ultimate Edition, introducing new content and several technical fixes.
Bungie's Marathon Adding Popular Destiny 2 Feature
Some newfound information about Marathon suggests that the upcoming Bungie game will carry forward one of Destiny 2's most renowned features.
Sony Appoints New CFO
Sony's newly-appointed CFO not only comes from the PlayStation division, but is also the first woman to hold the role in the company's history.
Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 Requires a Microsoft Account
Official messaging confirms Forza Horizon 5 will mandate a Microsoft account login on PS5, inciting some long-term preservation concerns.
God of War Has Bad News for Fans
God of War developer Santa Monica Studio confirms unfortunate news regarding a rumor that had fans very excited about an upcoming event.
Xbox Launches Huge New Sale for March 2025
Xbox is currently offering dozens of digital games at discounts ranging as high as 95 percent, but only for the next few days.
PlayStation’s New LA Studio Working On New Co-op Game
Some newfound evidence suggests that PlayStation's unacknowledged Los Angeles studio is developing a co-op multiplayer game.
Sony's Visual Arts Studio Suffers Layoffs
Many developers from two PlayStation support studios report that they've been impacted in a recent wave of "widespread" layoffs.
PlayStation Introduces New Beta Program
Sony announces a new beta program for PlayStation users that promises to be easier and more efficient than the company's prior efforts.
Free PS Plus Compensation is Rolling Out Now
Many PlayStation Plus subscribers report that they've begun receiving the compensation Sony promised for the February 2025 PSN outage.
This is the 'World's Smallest Shooting Game'
A team of researchers in Japan achieve a major scientific breakthrough thanks to a nanotechnology-powered shooting game.
Rumor: Valve Could Be Releasing a Super-Expensive VR Headset This Year
A credible source alleges that Valve is preparing to release the long-rumored Deckard VR headset in 2025, that too with a shocking price tag.
Xbox February 2025 Update Makes Changes to Cloud Gaming
Xbox's newly-issued February 2025 system updates makes some nifty improvements to the Cloud Gaming service, including new supported games.
Xbox Fans Want Underrated Xbox One Feature to Make a Comeback
Xbox fans reminisce over a highly useful Xbox One feature that was removed several years ago, and want it to return on the Series X/S.