The DeanBeat: Sony beats Microsoft with games as the console wars renew
The console wars aren’t simple, but it’s always tempting for critics to call the contest before it even begins. But we saw the folly...
Astro’s Playroom — Behind the creation of PlayStation 5’s charm-filled platformer
The PlayStation 5 launches today, and everyone who gets the new console will also get Astro’s Playroom, a 3D platformer by Team Asobi that...
PlayStation 5 has the best launch lineup of this century
Console launches are often exciting until you start playing those launch games. Most systems take at least a year to get going, at least...
You can stop panicking about the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
New console launches can cause some anxiety, especially in the time before you get the next-gen hardware yourself. And I get it. You’ve committed...
Game industry TV ad spend drops nearly 30% from September to October
Gaming brands spent an estimated $28.1 million on TV advertising in October — a 28.73% decrease from September’s outlay of $39.5 million and a...
The DeanBeat: The consoles have a tall order in bringing joy to the world
I used to sit with a laptop or iPhone beside me when I played a game on my consoles. That was because I could...
Spider-Man: Miles Morales review — A hero with heart gets the next gen swinging
Insomniac Games itself seems confused as to what to call Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Is it a sequel to its 2018 Spider-Man game? Is it...
Astro’s Playroom review — The best way to start your life with PS5
When you first boot up your PlayStation 5, you should immediately start playing Astro’s Playroom. This 3D platformer comes installed on every PlayStation 5,...
PlayStation 5 review — Making console gaming exciting again
For most of the year, I wasn’t all that excited for the new consoles. That’s why I’m surprised that I love my PlayStation 5...
Niko Partners: Nintendo Switch gaining ground in China as console demand grows
The Nintendo Switch is expected to overtake sales of Sony’s market-leading PlayStation 4 in China, according to a report from market researcher Niko Partners....