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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Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Has Already Hit a Major Milestone

Not long after Microsoft and Meta teamed up to launch the Quest 3S Xbox Edition, the VR headset has achieved an important milestone.

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Windows is Getting Rid of a 30-Year-Old Feature

An upcoming Windows 11 update will do away with an infamous but longstanding feature of the highly-prevalent operating system.

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Steam Is Dealing with a Major Spam Problem

Game developers from a major indie platform are complaining about their games being stolen and resold on Steam by an anonymous publisher.

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Forza Motorsport Developer Reportedly 'Bracing' for Layoffs

Turn 10 Studios, one of Xbox's oldest first-party teams and the custodian of the Forza Motorsport series, is reportedly in line for imminent layoffs.

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Gran Turismo 7 Releases New Update for June 2025

Polyphony Digital rolls out a brand-new Gran Turismo 7 content update for June 2025, adding new cars, events, and more.

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Microsoft Reveals Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Headset and Controllers

Microsoft shadow-drops an Xbox-branded limited edition of the Meta Quest 3S VR headset, with the bundle including lots more goodies too.

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Sony Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store

A consumer group in the Netherlands files a class-action lawsuit against Sony for allegedly inflating digital game prices on the PlayStation Store.

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Xbox Details June 2025 Update Features

The Xbox June 2025 update is now live across Xbox consoles, PC, and the mobile app, bringing with it lots of changes and new additions.

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New Details About Canceled Batman Game Appear Online

A fresh set of information surrounding the canceled Damian Wayne Batman game has surfaced online, providing new looks at some key characters.

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Top Forge Creators Dropping Halo Infinite Due to 'Lack of Support'

One of the most renowned Halo Infinite Forge creators is leaving the live-service game behind due to a "one-sided" relationship with Halo Studios.

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Rumor: New Details About PS6 and Next-Gen Xbox Leak

A reputable source reveals some new info surrounding the hardware capabilities of the PS6 and next-gen Xbox, as well as possible launch timelines.

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Xbox VR Headset Leaks Online

Xbox looks to be teaming up with the one of the biggest names in the VR space to launch a specially-branded headset, that too quite soon.

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New Xbox Controller Has a Ton of Potential

A new officially-licensed Xbox controller is launching soon, and brings a slew of nifty features at an attractive price point.

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Steam Deck Update Fixes Annoying Problem

The latest SteamOS beta update remedies one of the most notorious bugs on the Steam Deck OLED, and includes loads of new fixes and features.

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New God of War Game Reportedly Delayed

A reputable source alleges that the long-rumored God of War Greek game has been pushed from its original release window of late 2025.

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PS Plus is Losing At Least 6 Games in July 2025

Six title are confirmed to be heading out of PlayStation Plus in July, including one of 2022's best action RPGs and a Final Fantasy game.

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Gears of War: Reloaded Beta Ended [UPDATED]

Gears of War: Reloaded players are complaining about the game's multiplayer beta after the first weekend of testing.

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The Cardinal Sins of GTA Online Explained

GTA Online offers a lot of freedom, but ignoring these unspoken rules can ruin both progression and the experience for players involved.

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Rumor: Xbox's Own Handheld is 'Essentially Canceled'

A reliable source alleges that Microsoft has shelved the long-rumored in-house Xbox handheld console in favor of third-party collaborations.

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Embracer CEO Announces He's Stepping Down From His Current Role

Amid leadership restructuring efforts at Embracer Group, the company's CEO confirms that he will vacate his seat later in 2025.