News | PlayStation Network now supports passkeys

It is now possible to log in to PlayStation Network with a passkey.

The option was added earlier this week. People can create a passkey in the security settings of their account on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC or smartphone. This can then be used instead of a standard password to log in.

This is not only a faster way to log in, it is also more secure, because a passkey is less vulnerable to cyber attacks. More information can be found on the official PlayStation website.


News | Rise of the Ronin video highlights different weapons and fighting styles

Team Ninja has released an extensive video of Rise of the Ronin that focuses on different fighting styles and weapons from the game.

For example, in terms of fighting styles, Mumyo Stye, Hokushin Itto Style and Yagyu Shinkage Style are called. There are all kinds of weapons in the game, both Japanese and Western, from katana and spears to bayonets and sabres. You can also fight from a distance with, for example, guns and bow and arrow. On PlayStation Blog, Team Ninja goes into more depth about all the options.

Players control a Ronin – a warrior who has no master and is allowed to make his own choices. Katanas and other weapons are used to fight. You can even float through the air with a special device.

Rise of the Ronin will be released on March 22 for PlayStation 5.


News | Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree releases on June 21

Shadow of the Erdtree, an expansion for FromSoftware's Elden Ring, will be released on June 21. The first images were revealed today.

The expansion will cost 39.99 euros and offers a completely new story set in the ‘Land of Shadow’, a “land that was plundered during a great battle” and the land where goddess Marika comes from. Players can expect new mysteries, dungeons, enemies, magic and weapons, and switch between the Elden Ring and expansion game worlds at any time.

“Explore uncharted territories, face formidable opponents and revel in the triumph of victory.” According to FromSoftware, Shadow of the Erdtree is the largest expansion they have made for a game to date.

A special bundle will also be released that includes both the base game and the expansion.

Shadow of the Erdtree will be released on the same systems that Elden Ring is available on, i.e. PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One and PC


News | Payday 3 will have an offline mode

Starbreeze is working on an offline mode for Payday 3.

The developer announced this through ‘Operation Medic Bag’, a plan to significantly improve Payday 3 that was revealed in a blog post last week. This follows a lot of criticism the game has received since release last year due to bugs and matchmaking issues.

The blog post makes it clear that an offline mode is being worked on, although it is not known exactly when it will appear. Matchmaking is also being overhauled, and all kinds of changes to the user interface are planned.

In any case, the offline mode should be rolled out in two phases. Initially, gamers who want to play alone will be able to skip the matchmaking process, although they will still need an internet connection to make progress. But the end goal is that the game will also be playable completely offline, although “you still have to connect occasionally to upload your progress”.

There are still three paid expansions and a free heist planned for release this year. Furthermore, all employees are on the Payday 3 improvements and the plans for a switch to Unreal Engine 5 have been shelved.


News | Warframe releases tomorrow on iOS

Starting tomorrow, the free-to-play third-person multiplayer shooter Warframe will be playable on iOS.

Digital Extremes has announced this. A few weeks ago, cross-play and cross-saves were already added to the game, and this is logically also available in the iOS version of the game. According to the developer, players can expect “the same comprehensive, high-quality experience” on Apple devices as on PC and consoles.

Warframe has been available to play for free on PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles and Nintendo Switch for some time now, but iOS will be added tomorrow. The game has been playable since 2013 and has gathered a large group of fans over the years.


News | Free Dune expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator released

Xbox, in collaboration with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Entertainment released a free expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator based on the Dune franchise.

This logically ties in with the upcoming cinema release of the film Dune: Part 2 at the end of this month.

The expansion sees players leave Earth and visit the deserts of Arrakis for the first time in the game. Here players can control an ornithopter, a flying machine propelled by four wings. The expansion contains three tutorials, five time trials and a rescue mission.


News | New Lara Croft from upcoming Tomb Raider game appears to have been revealed

New artwork has been shared on the official Tomb Raider website, which may reveal what Lara Croft will look like in the upcoming new game.

People can sign up on the official Tomb Raider website, and once they become a member, the artwork can be viewed. The character is wearing her iconic blue tank top in the artwork and she is holding two guns. The website also shows the new logo.

Crystal Dynamics has been working on a new Tomb Raider game that runs on Unreal Engine 5 for some time now. Amazon Games will publish the game, but few official details are known yet. An older press release said: “It captures all the elements that have made the Tomb Raider series one of the most revered franchises in gaming. Players control a confident and multi-dimensional heroine in an environment that rewards exploration and creative route-finding. There are mind-boggling puzzles to solve and a wide variety of enemies to face.”


News | Sons of the Forest Trailer Shows Upcoming Official Release

Developer Endnight Games has released a new trailer  for Sons of the Forest, which will leave Early Access on February 22.

The Early Access version became available on Steam in February 2023, and at the end of last year it was announced that the 1.0 version of the game will be released on February 22.

In the survival game Sons of the Forest, players explore a creepy forest while they have to watch out for mutated creatures and cannibals. When the game launched in Early Access, it sold more than 2 million copies in 24 hours.


News | Skull and Bones launch trailer released

Ubisoft has published the launch trailer for their pirate adventure Skull and Bones.

Skull and Bones has players sailing the ocean as pirates, where the goal is to build a bigger ship and a fearsome reputation. The emphasis is on multiplayer gameplay. The game was announced in 2017 but has since been postponed several times. The game will be released on February 16 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, although people who purchase the special editions can get started three days earlier.

An open beta for the game started last night on the above platforms. “Explore the Red Isle, the coast of Africa, the high seas and the Indies throughout this open beta, and peacefully encounter or attack the various in-game factions.” During the beta, players can complete all campaign contracts up to the mission ‘Exterminate the Rat’. Special rewards can be unlocked in the process. Progress made can be carried over to the full game.


News | Planet Zoo will be released on consoles in March

Planet Zoo will be released on March 26 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.

Developer Frontier Developments announced this through the trailer below. The console version includes all the updates and improvements that the PC version has received in recent years.

Players who pre-order the game will have access to three exclusive animals: the pygmy hippopotamus, the Komodo dragon and the Thomson gazelle.