Henry Stockdale

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

Black PS3 console

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

By Henry Stockdale published

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

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

Lloyd Bannings

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

By Henry Stockdale last updated

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

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova might be the only gaming headset you need

By Henry Stockdale published

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

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Sony's PS Plus classics have an unfortunate catch

By Henry Stockdale last updated

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.

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PS Plus classic games sound much better than we thought

By Henry Stockdale last updated

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

Man dressed as vampire with Xbox Series X for a head

No, leaving your PS5 and Xbox on standby isn't the reason your energy bill is so high

By Henry Stockdale last updated

Opinion British Gas advised consumers could save money by simply turning off game consoles, which went down as well as you’d expect.

Child holding a Nintendo Switch

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

By Henry Stockdale published

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

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

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

How to transfer your Nintendo Switch user and save data

By Emma Boyle last updated

How to Since Nintendo Switch software update 4.0, it's been possible to move user data from one console to another. Here's how you do it.

Oculus Quest 2 accessory - AirRes Mask

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

By Henry Stockdale last updated

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

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

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

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

By Henry Stockdale published

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

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

By Henry Stockdale published

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

Forza Motorsport trailer screenshot

The next Forza Motorsport game may come to Xbox One after all

By Henry Stockdale published

Turn 10's upcoming Forza Motorsport was believed to be Xbox Series exclusive, though leaked pre-release images suggest it's coming to Xbox One too.

Perfect Dark remake key art

Even with Embracer's acquisition, Crystal Dynamics is still co-developing Perfect Dark

By Henry Stockdale published

Crystal Dynamics might be moving on from Square Enix to the Embracer Group, but this won't affect its existing work on Perfect Dark.

Selene Vassos approaches the Tower of Sisyphus

Returnal's latest update rebalances the endless Tower of Sisyphus

By Henry Stockdale published

Housemarque has released update 3.03 for Returnal, which rebalances the Tower of Sisyphus and fixes several co-op bugs.

Fisher-Price controller

The Fisher-Price baby controller has been modded to play Elden Ring, and it's glorious

By Henry Stockdale published

Rudeism turned the Fisher-Price toy gamepad into a working Xbox controller, testing it out with Elden Ring.

Final Fantasy 16

Final Fantasy 16 is near the end of development, says producer

By Henry Stockdale published

Speaking in a magazine interview, producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed that Final Fantasy 16 doesn't have much further to go.

Lara Croft holding a bow in Tomb Raider

Embracer Group set to acquire Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montreal, and more for $300 million

By Henry Stockdale published

Embracer Group has acquired three new studios and IP rights to over 50 games, including Tomb Raider and Deus Ex.

The new Ghostbusters VR logo - the ghost is wearing a Quest 2

Ghostbusters VR could be the game we dreamed of as kids

By Henry Stockdale last updated

Opinion By opting for virtual reality, Ghostbusters VR has a unique opportunity to capture what made the series truly special.

PS5 placed horizontally on a dark wooden table

Here's which TVs and monitors support VRR on PS5

By Henry Stockdale published

PS5 VRR support is here and if you're hoping to make use of it, here's what TV and monitors are supported.

A laptop, tablet and phone running Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming hits a major milestone, proving Microsoft’s strategy is working

By Henry Stockdale published

Opinion During its latest earnings report, Microsoft revealed Xbox Cloud Gaming has been used by more than 10 million people.

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