Articles by: Henry Stockdale

Henry is a freelance writer based in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. When he's not wandering in VR or burning through his RPG backlog, he's probably planning his next D&D session.

Articles by: Henry Stockdale

A laptop, tablet and phone running Sea of Thieves through Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft confirms its Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming device is still in development

By Henry Stockdale published 27 May 22

Microsoft has confirmed Xbox Keystone is the previously revealed cloud gaming streaming stick, but it's not ready to launch.

Sony promises over 20 PSVR 2 games at launch

By Henry Stockdale last updated 27 May 22

During a recent investor relations briefing, Sony confirmed PSVR 2 will have more than 20 launch games available.

Here's why TCL's PS5 Pro prediction doesn't make much sense

By Henry Stockdale last updated 27 May 22

TCL Technology recently predicted a new Xbox Series X|S and PS5 Pro would arrive in 2023.

Still using your PS3 and PS Vita? We've got bad news

By Henry Stockdale published 25 May 22

Following an update two weeks ago, players can no longer transfer games between a PlayStation 3 and Vita.

A wizard in Hogwarts Legacy holding a wand

Hogwarts Legacy taps into the magic of the PS5 DualSense controller

By Henry Stockdale published 25 May 22

Avalanche Studios has released a new PlayStation Blog on Hogwarts Legacy, outlining how it'll use exclusive PS5 features like the DualSense controller.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro black colour - key visual

SteelSeries Arctis Nova might be the only gaming headset you need

By Henry Stockdale published 24 May 22

SteelSeries Nova comes with a 'Multi-System Connect hub,' letting you swap between PC, PlayStation, and Switch.

Sony's PS Plus classics have an unfortunate catch

By Henry Stockdale last updated 24 May 22

Sony is bringing back PS1 games as part of its PlayStation Plus revamp on PS4 and PS5 but unfortunately, it's using the inferior 50Hz PAL editions.

Twelve years on, Trails from Zero is more timely than ever

By Henry Stockdale last updated 24 May 22

Nihon Falcom president tells us why Trails from Zero's localization took so long.

Watch out Kirby 64 fans – there's a game-breaking bug on Nintendo Switch

By Henry Stockdale last updated 27 May 22

A game-breaking bug has been discovered in the Nintendo Switch Online version of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, forcing you to restart the level.

PS Plus classic games sound much better than we thought

By Henry Stockdale last updated 23 May 22

Ahead of the PS Plus relaunch, several PS1 games have been released individually in Asia, revealing which resolutions and visual filters players can expect.

Here's why you should buy a microSD card for your Nintendo Switch

By Henry Stockdale published 21 May 22

Opinion Nintendo Switch consoles don't include much built-in storage, making MicroSD cards an essential purchase.

Syphon Filter key art - special agents Gabriel Logan and Lian Xing

Sony has made its PS Plus classics much more appealing

By Henry Stockdale published 20 May 22

Bend Studio confirmed Syphon Filter includes trophy support in its upcoming PlayStation Plus re-release, which suggests other classics could get trophies.

White Xbox Series S console, with a white Xbox Series controller in front of it

Xbox Series S has outsold the PS5 in Japan, and that's a big deal

By Henry Stockdale published 20 May 22

For the first time since 2014, an Xbox console has outsold PlayStation in Japan.

This Oculus Quest 2 add-on can suffocate you... for science

By Henry Stockdale last updated 19 May 22

A research team at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Austria recently developed the AirRes Mask for the Oculus Quest 2.

Galactic PS5 covers (in order) - Galactic Purple, Nova Pink, Nova Pink, Cosmic Red, Midnight Black

Three new colorful PS5 covers arrive next month

By Henry Stockdale published 18 May 22

Sony has confirmed three new PS5 console covers arrive next month, offering Starlight Blue, Galactic Purple, and Nova Pink.

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A new PS5 model has been spotted, but don't get too excited

By Henry Stockdale published 16 May 22

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications granted design certification to a new PS5 model last month.

Xbox Series X on a blank background with two plants

The next Xbox Series X update could unlock a slew of new customization options

By Henry Stockdale published 16 May 22

A new leak suggests Microsoft is working on a "Dynamic Backgrounds Editor" for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

PS5 vs PS4: should you buy a PlayStation 5 in 2022?

By Henry Stockdale published 8 May 22

Versus Should you buy a PS5 if you already own a PS4? Let's compare the differences between the two.

Project Cambria: All there is to know about Meta's Oculus Quest Pro

By Hamish Hector last updated 12 September 22

Next-gen VR Is Project Cambria the high-end Oculus Quest headset we’ve longed for?