Viraaj Bhatnagar-Contributor

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April, 2024
B.Tech in Automobile Engineering, MA in Automotive Journalism
God of War, Gran Turismo, PlayStation
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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.

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PS5 Pro May Sell Better than Expected, Says Analyst Firm

Although skepticism around the PS5 Pro's $700 price abounds, a reputable research firm believes the console will sell better than expected.

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Gran Turismo 7 Will Get Huge Upgrades on PS5 Pro

Gran Turismo 7 is set to receive massive enhancements on the upcoming PS5 Pro, such as ray tracing upgrades and an 8K mode.

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AMD Confirms Release Window for Z2 Extreme Chipset
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AMD confirms when it's planning to release the Z2 Extreme APU, the long-awaited successor to the highly popular Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

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Concord Still Has a Handful of Steam Players Online

Even though Concord was delisted and pulled offline recently, Steam data shows that a few users are still playing the hero shooter.

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Acer Reveals 600Hz Refresh Rate Gaming Monitor

Acer announces the fastest consumer-grade gaming monitor to date, coming in with a ridiculously high refresh rate of 600Hz.

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Sony Exec Makes Bizarre Claim About Company's Original IPs

PlayStation fans online are perplexed by a recent comment from Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki about the company's lack of original IP.

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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Players Running Into Major Login Error

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown undergoes a massive server outage that makes the entire game inaccessible for early access players.

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Leaker Shares Exciting Updates on PS5 Pro and Next State of Play

A well-known insider provides updates on when the heavily-rumored PS5 Pro could be revealed, as well as a big upcoming State of Play.

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Rumor: Sony Is 'Very Positive' About Upcoming First-Party Live-Service Game

Ahead of Concord going offline, a new report alleges that Sony is reportedly "very positive" about its next first-party live-service game.

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Rumor: Sony May Have Secured GTA 6 Marketing Rights

Two separate sources allege that Sony might have struck up a deal with Rockstar Games for exclusive marketing rights to the long-awaited GTA 6.

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Resident Evil Mobile Ports Make Unpopular Change

Capcom updates the Resident Evil ports on Apple devices with a controversial feature, leading to fan outrage and calls for refunds.

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STALKER 2 May Have Bad News for Xbox Series S Users

Some recent evidence indicates that the highly anticipated STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl might skip a huge feature on Xbox Series S.

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Ex-Blizzard Boss Believes Consoles Will 'Never Die'

Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra provides his two cents on the future of game consoles, making a sly dig at Xbox in the process.

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Astro Bot Sequel is Already Being Teased

Team Asobi's upcoming 3D platformer Astro Bot has yet to release, but a sequel for the game is seemingly being teased in a curious way.

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Remedy Provides Encouraging Update on Control 2

Remedy announces a new strategic collaboration with a well-known publisher that bodes well for Control 2, as well as the reach of Remedy's other IPs.

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Steam Gives Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans False Hope

A recent backend update to Hollow Knight: Silksong's Steam listing leaves fans disappointed after notions of a possible beta test.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Says 'Almost All Games Should Cost More'

A senior Larian Studios exec asserts that almost every game should cost more, and that GTA 6 may change retail values for games significantly.

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Rumor: PS5 Pro Could Have a Much Bigger SSD Than Standard Model
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A well-known source alleges that the PS5 Pro might offer a substantially larger storage drive compared to the standard model.

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Rumor: New Bloodborne Game Project Could Be in Development

A rather unusual source weighs in with information about a supposed new Bloodborne game project in development.

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Witcher 3 Wasn't the Most Popular New PS Plus Extra Game This Month

A new report reveals that The Witcher 3 was outperformed by a 2022 indie game on PS Plus Extra in August, contrary to some expectations.

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