Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown revives a classic series with swashbuckling success

The Prince of Persia series has been stuck in quicksand for a few years. The original 1989 game by Jordan Mechner dazzled with its realistic (at the time) animation of a prince running and leaping across death traps. In 2003, The Sands of Time rebooted the series with widely loved action and attitude that sustained … Read more

PS Plus free games for January 2024: A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, and more

2024 is here and with a selection of free games! Sony has released its lineup of PS Plus games and the list looks really good. We have got A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West and Nobody Saves the World. Further, PS Plus subscribers will also get access to Warframe: Syrinx Collection, a pack that is … Read more

Netflix’s ‘Rebel Moon’ is one of the worst movies ever made

Staz Nair as Tarak in “Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire.” Chris Strother / Netflix This is the second time that my bosses at SFGATE have forced me to watch a Zach Snyder film against my will. The first time they did so, with Snyder’s hallowed cut of DC’s “Justice League,” I found myself irritated but … Read more

2023 gaming report card: final scores for PS5, Xbox, and Switch

It’s been a long year filled with massive games, but we’ve finally reached the end of 2023. There’s no question that this year will be remembered as one of the all-time best for new releases — and one of the worst for game creators — but it’s been a whirlwind 12 months for the “big … Read more

The best games on PS Plus, Extra, and Premium

PlayStation Plus has gone through several iterations and changes since it was first introduced. Originally, the service wasn’t required for online play at all and rewarded subscribers with extra discounts and free monthly games. Once the PlayStation 4 generation began, it was required for online play, but still offered those same benefits. Now, PS Plus … Read more

Sony hit with huge $7.9 billion lawsuit over ‘unfair’ PlayStation Store prices: report

Last year, a lawsuit was filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) on behalf of nearly 9 million individuals in the UK. These individuals had purchased digital games or add-on content through Sony’s PlayStation Store. Lawsuit challenges Sony on PlayStation Store pricing According to a report by Reuters, consumer advocate Alex Neill, known for previous campaigns, … Read more

PlayStation users locked out of their accounts, services reportedly getting restored now

PlayStation users’ accounts locked out Several Sony PlayStation users went on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) to express their experience of being unexpectedly locked out of their accounts. The suspension messages popped up without any advance notice or clarification, causing users to speculate about potential security concerns or glitches in Sony’s network. … Read more