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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GTA Online Fourth Wall Break is Creeping Players Out

A Grand Theft Auto Online player witnesses the multiplayer game break the fourth wall in an interesting yet unsettling manner.

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Gran Turismo 7 Reveals Update 1.49, and It's Huge

Gran Turismo 7 developer Polyphony Digital announces the latest 1.49 update for the PlayStation racer, which includes a host of new additions.

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Hideo Kojima Might Be at Tokyo Game Show

Hideo Kojima teases a possible appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2024, with some fans hoping that Death Stranding 2 will receive news there.

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LEGO Horizon Adventures Dev Asked About Lack of Xbox Version

A senior Guerrilla Games developer comments on the possibility of an Xbox release for the upcoming LEGO Horizon Adventures.

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Grand Theft Auto 5 Dev Confirms Reason Trevor DLC Was Canceled

A former Rockstar Games developer reveals the reason behind the cancelation of the Trevor-centric story DLC in Grand Theft Auto 5.

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Someone Sold A PS5 Dev Kit As a 'Pizza Kit'
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An online seller seemingly auctions off a PlayStation 5 development kit using the hilarious 'pizza holder' gag associated with the hardware's design.

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Sony's PS4 Saved AMD From Bankruptcy
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A new finding reveals that the PlayStation 4's success was not only hugely beneficial to Sony, but also helped AMD from going bankrupt.

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PlayStation Fans Should Keep an Eye on September 26

PlayStation fans eager for new game announcements now have a major upcoming event to look forward to, which is slated for September 26.

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Capcom Veteran Defends Assassin's Creed Shadows

A seasoned Capcom game designer disagrees with the negative discourse surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows and its choice of protagonists.

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Sony Provides Encouraging Update for PlayStation Stars

After over three weeks since PlayStation Stars went down, members of the loyalty program finally receive an encouraging update from Sony.

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New Sony Patent May Further Hint at PS3 Backwards Compatibility on PS5
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A recently discovered patent filed by Sony potentially adds further fuel to the rumors about PS3 backwards compatibility coming to PS5.

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Ubisoft CEO Speaks Out Against Assassin's Creed Shadows Complaints

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot comments on the widespread online criticisms surrounding the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows.

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Analyst Predicts PlayStation 7 Will Be Major Departure from Previous Consoles in One Major Way

A credible industry analyst believes that the PlayStation 7 could omit a major feature every Sony console has had up until now.

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GTA Online Releases New Update for June 2024

Grand Theft Auto Online's latest Bottom Dollar Bounties update officially goes live for all players, bringing lots of new content and improvements.

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Elden Ring Mod Makes Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Easier

For Elden Ring players discouraged by Shadow of the Erdtree's intense difficulty, a popular PC mod offers an "easy mode" for the DLC.

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Grand Theft Auto 5 Fan Discovers Unreleased Content from Cancelled Singleplayer DLC

A GTA 5 fan seemingly discovers some unused content that could have been part of a canceled single-player DLC for the game.

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Newly Added PS2 Game Is a Big Hit on PS Plus Premium

A new report finds that a recent addition to the PS Plus Premium classic catalog has performed exceptionally well on the service.

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Latest Stellar Blade Update is Causing Some Problems

Stellar Blade players point out a notable issue with the action RPG's latest update, prompting developer Shift Up to confirm an upcoming fix.

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Miyazaki Explains Why Making Elden Ring Easier Wouldn't Work

FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki defends the infamous difficulty of Soulsborne titles and explains why Elden Ring retains the same challenge.

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Rumor: Sony Makes Major Cuts to VR Development

A new report claims that Sony may be severely scaling down development efforts for its VR initiative, further spelling bad news for PS VR2 fans.

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