
Viraaj Bhatnagar
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About Viraaj Bhatnagar
Viraaj is a spirited gamer, lifelong PlayStation main, huge petrolhead, but most importantly, a principled journalist. With experience at publications like FandomWire, HotCars, and DriveTribe, writing about cars and games is his lifeblood. As a news writer, he aims to report on the very latest in the games industry, sometimes before it even happens (thank you, r/GamingLeaksAndRumors). And yes, he does know which sources are credible.
Industry Focus
If I had to choose a particular subset of the games industry, it'd be console gaming. PlayStation consoles, if we must narrow it down further. I've grown up playing on them ever since the PS2, and I'm still tuned into them 20 years later. PlayStation hardware and their overall business are something I take deep interest in.
Favorite Games
God of War is my GOAT. The way Santa Monica twists well-known mythologies to create enchanting stories is an art form.
Gran Turismo is a close second. I love cars as much as I love games, so it's obvious that something that marries them so perfectly would be high on my list.
Grand Theft Auto, despite GTA Online basically being a parody of itself. GTA 6 looks to be a proper return to form, and I'm mega-hyped for it.
Favorite Console
Hands down the PS3. No other console in history has had that disastrous a launch and that amazing a comeback. The PS3 did it all because of the games, some of which Sony really should be revisiting, like MotorStorm, SOCOM, Gravity Rush, MAG, Warhawk, and so many more.
Latest

Elden Ring Nightreign May Have an Additional Network Test
After a disastrous inaugural Network Test for Elden Ring Nightreign, FromSoftware says it's considering a second attempt at the same.

New PS5 Live-Service Game May Be Pushed Back to 2026
An upcoming PlayStation live-service game may have been hit with a delay to 2026, claims a well-known industry insider.

Rumor: Sony Considering PlayStation Showcase for Summer 2025
A reliable insider suggests that Sony is looking into the possibility of broadcasting a PlayStation Showcase in the coming months.

Rumor: Bungie's Next Game Could Be Coming to the Switch
A recent rumor alleges that Bungie's upcoming brand-new IP might make its way to the Nintendo Switch on day one in addition to PS5 and PC.

PS5 Achieves Record High Sales for Holiday 2024
Newly-revealed PS5 sales data shows that the current-gen console accomplished record-breaking numbers during holiday 2024.

February 12 Will Be a Big Day for PlayStation Fans
Wednesday, February 12 looks to be a huge day for PlayStation fans as it could bring news for some highly-anticipated upcoming PS5 games.

Possible Intergalactic Reference Found in The Last of Us: Left Behind
A recent finding in 2014's The Last of Us: Left Behind suggests that Naughty Dog may have been planning Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet since then.

Rumor: Next God of War Game Might Be a Prequel
A notable insider claims that the next God of War game may look more towards the franchise's past instead of exploring a new pantheon.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is Integrating SN Systems
PlayStation parent company Sony Interactive Entertainment announces that it'll absorb programming tools developer SN Systems in the coming months.

Helldivers 2 Gets Surprise PS5 Pro Upgrade
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios stealthily issues a PS5 Pro upgrade for the frenetic co-op multiplayer shooter.

Sony Will Help Fund and Publish New Games from FromSoftware Parent Company
FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa reveals that its future game projects will be funded and published in collaboration with Sony.

New Death Stranding 2 Trailer Seemingly Teased by Hideo Kojima
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach director Hideo Kojima indicates that a new trailer for the game may be inbound in the very near future.

Forza Horizon 5 Coming to PS5 is Yet Another Trojan Horse Microsoft is Gifting Sony
PlayStation fans may be elated over Forza Horizon 5 coming to PS5, but it could be Xbox's most effective weapon for taking over the Sony platform.

Alan Wake 2 Releases New PC Update
Alan Wake 2 developer Remedy Entertainment releases a new update for the game's PC version, adding several new features for Nvidia RTX GPU users.

Gran Turismo 7 Releases New Update for January 2025
Gran Turismo 7 receives its very first content update for 2025, bringing with it new cars, events, physics changes, and more.

Microsoft Could Be Interested in Buying TikTok
With the clock ticking on TikTok's existence in the US, President Donald Trump claims Microsoft is interested in acquiring the social media platform.

Rise of the Ronin Gets PC Release Date
After serving as a PS5 exclusive for almost a year, Rise of the Ronin confirms a PC launch and reveals some exclusive features for the platform.

PS2 Indiana Jones Game Now Has Trophy Support
A full trophy list is now available for obscure PS2 classic Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, which was recently added to PS Plus Premium.

Xbox Seems to Be Setting Up a New Studio or Development Team
Some newfound evidence suggests that Microsoft may be in the process of establishing a brand-new Xbox development team.