As we get closer to the release of Sony's next generation of consoles, the company is reportedly updating the PlayStation Store to push the PS3, PS Vita, and PSP a little further out of the limelight. According to a report by French website Planète Vita, the PlayStation storefronts on web and mobile will soon get rid of a number of product categories, including the older consoles.

The leak shows a message sent by Sony Interactive Entertainment about the upcoming change, which Planète Vita acquired from a reliable source.

The biggest change is that PS3, PSP, and PS Vita games will no longer be able to be purchased from mobile or web storefronts. They will only be available through the store apps on the PS3 or PS Vita. Notably, the PSP store on the device was discontinued back in 2016, meaning PSP players will only be able to digitally purchase games through a PS3 or PS Vita.

Bandai Namco revealed today the next DLC character who will be added to its recent Musou-style game One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4.

The new character is Kin’emon, who will be the first added to the thied DLC package, scheduled to release this winter.

The second DLC has just been released a couple of weeks ago starring X Drake, Urouge, and Killer.

We’re likely to get a trailer showcasing Kin’emon soon, but in the meanwhile, you can catch a few screenshots below, alongside an official descroption.

Today Nintendo released a new batch of commercials of the upcoming remaster Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

The brief trailers come from Japan and four were released. As you may very well expect, they’re as cute as they come.

You can check them all out below.

The Outer Worlds is finally coming to Steam. The game, which launched on PC through the Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass in October 2019, will soon be available through Valve's storefront--it will release for Steam on October 24.

(This is the Obsidian-developed RPG, not the space-faring Outer Wilds; you'd be forgiven for confusing the two, especially since both launched on Epic rather than Steam.)

The game, which recently released its first expansion, is available through Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One too, and can be purchased on PS4 and Switch. Developer Obsidian has since been bought by Microsoft, so future installments in the series could be Xbox and PC exclusive.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a beloved classic, a game that cemented Sonic as a major series. And now, if you've never played it before, you can get the game for free--it's currently discounted by 100% on Steam.

The game is totally free until October 19, meaning that you have a full week to pick up Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and keep it forever. This is the Sonic game that first introduced Tails, Sonic's twin-tailed fox friend, with the two teaming up to defeat Dr. Robotnik yet again.

The game is free to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sega, which was founded in 1960 to manufacture slot machines. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 originally released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis. This free copy is, essentially, a port of the original, so don't expect any remixing on par with Sonic Mania.

Today’s selection of articles from Kotaku’s reader-run community: Control: AWE DLC Review • Reminder: There’s Still Time To Enter TAY’s Spooky Story Contest • TAY Retro: Famicom - Yosshī no Kukkī (Yoshi’s Cookie) [TV Commercial (JP)]

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A new Doctor Who game is coming in 2021--kind of. Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality has been announced for a Spring 2021 release on PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One, and it'll include Doctor Who actors Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant voicing the Doctors they play in the series. It'll be a first-person adventure game.

The Edge of Reality is not an all-new game, as it's based on the 2019 VR title Doctor Who: The Edge of Time. Unlike past Doctor Who titles, this one actually felt like Doctor Who, so Edge of Reality could be quite good, too.

According to the game's official site, Edge of Reality will feature "brand-new gameplay, new monsters and new worlds to explore." The site also says that the game will "continue the story that began in The Edge of Time," so fans of the original will hopefully get something new out of this version.

Marvel's Avengers released in early September, and now, five weeks later, the game's playerbase has dropped off somewhat. Steam Charts shows that, on Steam, the game's daily peak for the last week is 2400 players online (down from a 28,145 all-time peak), which is a problem for a service game like this once players have beaten the 10-14 hour campaign.

Kotaku noted this issue, brought about by the game's somewhat lackluster endgame, and reached out to developer Crystal Dynamics to ask what their plan is to bolster the game's population. Studio head Scot Amos gave the site a statement, promising an influx of content to keep players interested and give them new things to do.

"To our players: every day we fight to make the best game possible for our community," Amos said. "We have a number of new content pieces coming in the weeks ahead including: a totally new War Zone mission type called Tachyon Rifts, a new Outpost that’s a jumping off point for new story missions in the future, and AIM’s Cloning Lab, which requires a coordinated high-level group of four players to beat with new top-end loot rewards for finishing it. And in each of these updates we do tuning and bug fixing to enhance the overall experience."

The PUMA Mario 3D All Stars shoes come in three different styles, all of which are distinctly very, very Mario.

The post PUMA Mario 3D All Stars Shoes Releasing for Mario’s 35th Anniversary appeared first on Siliconera.

One of those two things, whatever, they don’t even know, aside from the fact that developers Warhorse and a former Netflix executive’s new company want to do something with the earnest if janky medieval RPG.

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The Rathalos and Diablos are looking good. Very good.nks

The post New Video Showcases Monster Hunter Movie Rathalos and Diablos appeared first on Siliconera.

The best sports highlight from the weekend was easily from Joaquin Buckley in the UFC, who hit Impa Kasanganay in the face with a spinning kick and knocked him the fuck out. If you’ve already seen it and thought “that’s straight out of a fighting game”, you are correct!

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The series is celebrating its eight anniversary on October 11, and that seems like a good time to announce more Bravely Default II news.

The post Bravely Default II News Teased Ahead of Series’ Anniversary appeared first on Siliconera.

Geoff Johns says Shade and Eclipso will join the fray

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K/DA is the digital K-pop band from Riot Games and with their full EP dropping later this year, this group is taking over several Riot properties including League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra, and Teamfight Tactics. With new skins to bring that pop flavor into the gaming world, here's what K/DA fans can look forward to. 

The new K/DA skinlines arrive on October 29 and will include skins for League, personalization items for Runeterra and Teamfight Tactics, and a few other surprises before the All Out EP arrives on November 6. 

K/DA in League of Legends: 

• Seraphine the Starry-Eyed Songstress - Champion (Support/Mid)

• K/DA ALL OUT Seraphine - Ultimate Skin for 3250 RP (featuring three different forms to unlock once purchased based on her social media journey)

• K/DA ALL OUT Ahri - Epic Skin for 1350 RP

• K/DA ALL OUT Evelynn - Epic Skin for 1350 RP

• K/DA ALL OUT Akali - Epic Skin for 1350 RP

• K/DA ALL OUT Kai'Sa - Epic Skin for 1350 RP

Some might always prefer the originals, but the remixes are worth listening to, just to recall those old moments in a new light.

The post Pulse: Final Fantasy XIV Remix Album Is More Than Just New Styles. It’s New Perspectives. appeared first on Siliconera.

Cartoons like this haven’t existed in the world for a long time. But here they are.

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For me, it’s not Halloween season until the trees start to turn orange and yellow. It’s not a Mission Impossible movie until that theme song plays. And it ain’t an Elder Scrolls game until I kill a Mudcrab.

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And more news from the Skybound panel at NYCC 2020

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Yes, Steven Spielberg shows up

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Sega is running its 60th Anniversary event on PC as a big Steam sale, offering discounts, freebies, and more to interested players.

The post Sega 60th Anniversary Steam Sale Brings the Hits and More to PC appeared first on Siliconera.

Tomy's Club Mocchi Mocchi Nintendo plush toys look like the perfect snuggle buddies

The post Collector’s Corner: Club Mocchi Mocchi’s Super Soft Nintendo Plushies appeared first on Siliconera.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has been in early access for a few months and TaleWorlds Entertainment has been very active in updating the game.

A new video released today showcases upcoming updates that the developers are planning to implement down the line.

We get to see additions to the growing perk trees that are being implemented as the early access progresses.

Another interesting element is new scenes for Imperial villages, alongside new maps for multiplayer.

You can check them all out below.

The hit mobile game is piling Halloween on top of Halloween with a new event and free 4-Star Servant.

The post Fate/Grand Order Halloween 2020 Takes the Kids to Oniland appeared first on Siliconera.

Final Fantasy X|X2 HD Remaster (Switch) | $25 | Amazon

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Folks, its time we do a Nicolas Cage contest around these parts. And I found just the photo to use.

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During RazerCon Piranha Games provided a new look at the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC coming for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.

If you manage to get past the in-your-face Razer ad, you can actually get a nice look at the content of the upcoming DLC including new mech, equipment, and more.

You can check out the video below.

If you’re unfamiliar with the DLC, here’s an overview of what it’ll included.

An ongoing class-action lawsuit against Microsoft for "stick drift" has been amended to include specific reference to the company's most recent Elite controllers, the Elite Series 2.

As spotted by our pals at VGC, the updated paperwork now adds seven additional plaintiffs and asks that the case goes before a jury, as well as appending more detail about the alleged defect.

The lawsuit further alleges that Microsoft "failed to disclose the defect and routinely refuses to repair the controllers without charge when the defect manifests" even though "a large volume of consumers have been complaining about stick drift on Xbox One controllers since at least 2014".

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Guilty Gear -Strive- will release on April 9, 2021, with Deluxe and Ultimate Editions.

The post Guilty Gear -Strive- Release Date Set for April 9, 2021 appeared first on Siliconera.

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. Today we’re going to Hell. I hope you packed a shotgun and some armor shards.

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Arc System Works has confirmed Guilty Gear Strive's "new daredevil" - Giovanna - and a release date: 9th April, 2021, although pre-orderers will be able to get stuck in from 6th April.

The teaser also confirmed that the game will offer 15 characters in the initial roster, two of which have yet to be announced. To see new girl Giovanna in action, check out the new trailer below:

More news is expected to drop with the next trailer, which looks to be set to be unveiled on New Year's Day 2021.

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