Author: Chris L

Sony recently shocked the industry and gamers around the world when it announced that starting in 2028, all new PlayStation games will be strictly digital-only. Meanwhile, Xbox is planning a similar transition, as insider information provided to Windows Central indicates the next-generation “Project Helix” console might not come with a disc drive at all and is also looking into disc-to-digital technology using the codename “Positron.” There are now telltale signs that physical, tangible games might go the way of the dodo in the next generation. While storefronts like Steam have already changed the PC gaming world through their seamless, frictionless…

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. announced Wednesday night that, after nearly 20 years of support, the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita online stores will officially shut down. According to the official PlayStation Blog, PS3 online store closures will begin in Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua in August 2026, with additional Latin American and Middle Eastern markets following later in 2026. By July 2027, all PS3 and PlayStation Vita online stores will have permanently closed. The announcement also said that while players will no longer be able to make new purchases, they will still be able to download previously purchased content to ease…

Every year, countless fighting game tournaments make their rounds all around the world, but if you are in any way a fan of this pillar of the video game genre, you know that Evolution (Evo) is the one place to seek glory.Founded in 1996, Evo is where legends are born, bred, and honored. It has since expanded from its Vegas origins to regions such as Europe and Asia. One such tournament, Evo Japan, just wrapped its seventh incarnation last Sunday, May 3 at the Tokyo Big Sight.  From Filipino representation to world records and hype announcements, here are key moments…