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

Waiting for a Steam Deck docking station? We've got bad news

By Henry Stockdale last updated 3 June 22

Valve has delayed the Steam Deck docking station and right now, there's no new release window.

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A Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo has emerged, but you can't play it yet

By Henry Stockdale last updated 3 June 22

A 'download demo' has appeared on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes' eShop listing, but it's currently inaccessible.

Eivor in Assassin's Creed Valhalla with her back to a man

Don't expect an E3-style Ubisoft showcase this month

By Henry Stockdale last updated 3 June 22

Ubisoft confirms it won't be hosting a Forward showcase this month, but we'll learn more 'later this year.'

Horizon Call of the Mountain - male companion looking at you, forest in the background

We're getting a new look at Horizon Call of the Mountain later today

By Henry Stockdale last updated 2 June 22

Tonight's State of Play presentation will feature Sony's flagship PSVR 2 game, Horizon Call of the Mountain.

Screenshot from Fable's cinematic reveal trailer. Fairy looking at a flower

Fable's producer is right, downscaling development shouldn't be a concern

By Henry Stockdale published 2 June 22

Recent reports suggested Playground Games is struggling with Fable's development, but a senior producer has now addressed these concerns.

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Diablo Immortal is already banned in two countries

By Henry Stockdale published 1 June 22

Blizzard has confirmed Diablo Immortal won't launch in Belgium or the Netherlands on June 2, thanks to local loot box laws.

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Assassin's Creed Origins gets a 60fps bump on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles tomorrow

By Henry Stockdale published 1 June 22

Five years since launching, Ubisoft is giving Assassin's Creed Origins a 60fps patch for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

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Latest Xbox update adopts a key PlayStation trophies feature for achievements

By Henry Stockdale published 1 June 22

Microsoft has revealed Xbox's June 2022 system update, improving achievements and update speeds.

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Cortana's voice actor Jen Taylor 'shed tears' during Halo Infinite's emotional moments

By Henry Stockdale last updated 2 June 22

Exclusive Support studio CounterPoint opened up about Halo Infinite's development during an exclusive interview with TechRadar Gaming.

PSVR 2 release may not launch until 2023

By Henry Stockdale published 31 May 22

An analyst has claimed that PSVR 2 will enter mass production later this year, with Sony aiming for an early 2023 release.

Sony's PS Plus classics fix has only made things worse

By Henry Stockdale published 30 May 22

Sony released an update that bumps its PS1 classics up to 60Hz on PS4 and PS5, but it's created a significant ghosting issue.

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Don't expect new PS4 games after 2025

By Henry Stockdale published 27 May 22

Sony's latest investor presentation made no mention of PS4 games beyond 2025.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

By Henry Stockdale last updated 2 June 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.

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

By Henry Stockdale last updated 23 May 22

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

Here's which TVs and monitors support VRR on PS5

By Henry Stockdale published 28 April 22

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

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