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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Rockstar Co-Founder Developing AAA Open World Game

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser's new studio, Absurd Ventures, indirectly confirms that it's working on a AAA open-world title.

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PlayStation Seemingly Teases May 2024 Showcase Event

Sony potentially teases a 2024 PlayStation Showcase scheduled for May, which could reveal the company's long-term plans for the PS5 generation.

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Research Firm Estimates How Much PS5 Outsold Xbox Series X/S in Q1 2024
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A research firm estimates a substantial console sales lead for PS5 over Xbox Series X/S in the first calendar quarter of 2024.

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Helldivers 2 Hits Impressive Sales Milestone

The smash hit live-service game Helldivers 2 reveals that it is experiencing exceptionally high sales numbers just a few months after launch.

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Rumor: New Doom Game May Be Revealed Soon

Recent clues suggest that Doom developer id Software could be gearing up to announce the next entry in the franchise imminently.

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EA Reveals How Much Revenue Apex Legends Has Generated

Apex Legends publisher Electronic Arts reveals how much money the free-to-play live-service title has raked in since its launch in 2019.

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Sony Reportedly Assembles New Studio with Ex-Deviation Staff

Further evidence of a brand-new PlayStation studio led by former Deviation employees, including Jason Blundell, has emerged.

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Leaker Gives Encouraging Update on Perfect Dark

The Perfect Dark rumors take a turn for the better, as a reputable leaker claims that the highly anticipated game may be shown off very soon.

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Microsoft Provides Update on Call of Duty for Game Pass

Xbox president Sarah Bond provides an update on the prospect of new Activision and Call of Duty games eventually launching onto Xbox Game Pass.

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Ghost of Tsushima PC Version Delisted in Multiple Countries

Ghost of Tsushima's upcoming PC port may be in trouble, as the game has been delisted from PC storefronts in several regions without PSN access.

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Helldivers 2 Boss Looking into Delisted Regions Issue

Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt provides an update on when Helldivers 2 could be relisted on Steam in the 177 regions it was recently removed from.

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Rumor: Highly Anticipated Xbox Exclusive Could Also Be Coming to PS5

Corroborating previous rumors, a new report alleges that the company might port an upcoming high-profile first-party game to PS5.

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New Report is Bad News for Perfect Dark Fans

Fans waiting for Xbox's Perfect Dark reboot may be strapping in even longer, as several insiders share updates about its development.

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Rumor: Rockstar May Be Prepping to Reveal More About GTA 6

GTA 6 fans may be in for a treat, as hints of Rockstar gearing up to release more information about the monumental game are discovered.

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More PS5 Pro Details Leak
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The PS5 Pro leaks continue as more details surrounding its GPU emerge, showing substantial upgrades and brand-new features.

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Rumor: Resident Evil 9 Setting Leaked

A reputable Capcom insider spills the beans on Resident Evil 9's setting, which potentially mirrors one of the series' best.

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Helldivers 2 Access Removed from 177 Regions

The ability to purchase Helldivers 2 on Steam is revoked in over 170 countries, further exacerbating the PSN account controversy.

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Resident Evil 9 Leaker Gives Encouraging Update

A reputable leaker retracts their earlier report about Resident Evil 9 being delayed, and provides an exciting update about its reveal.

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Moon Studios Has Bad News for Ori Fans

Amid Moon Studios' focus on No Rest for the Wicked, fans of the Ori franchise get a disappointing update regarding a third entry.

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Unlucky Elden Ring Player Gets Killed Because of Microsoft

An unfortunate Elden Ring player on PC dies in the most bizarre way, not because of skill or difficulty, but because of Microsoft.