The PlayStation 5 controller is out and it looks like a clone trooper and sounds like it was named after some form of adult toy! But it does have haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and a built in microphone for some reason.

More video game news:

• The Last of Us 2 Has Been Delayed Indefinitely
• Bunches of Xbox Series X Info Straight from Phil Spencer 
• Sea of Thieves is Coming to Steam, Surprise! 
• Get a Free Copy of Fallout 76 on Steam if You Own it On Bethesda.net 
• Amazon Has Some Gaming News 
• Mixer is Handing Out $100 Bills to Streamers 
• Saints Row 3 is Getting a Remaster 

Colby: Yakuza 0, Donut County, Animal Crossing, Maybe other stuff… who knows?

Cliff: Final Fantasy 15, Totally Accurate Delivery Service

Dylan: Animal Crossing

Questions

Vinny: What games did you really want to like, and ended up not liking at all?

Mister Polite: Some random would you rather q’s. Would you rather have horrible long term memory or horrible short term? Would you rather never use a touch screen or never use a keyboard and mouse? Would you rather live on the beach or live in a cabin? Making a Murderer or Tiger King?

IslandCookie: What Board game could you and your quarantine crew be actually sucked into and play to finish? Imagine something along the lines of Jumanji.

Princess_Megan: What is your favorite food?

Cheap/Free Games

Epic Games

• Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments: Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases.

Game Pass Xbox

• Alvastia Chronicles (ID@Xbox) – April 9
  Set out on an adventure in a retro-styled world in this RPG with over 100 companions! Two siblings Alan and Elmia start their journey to avenge their parents’ deaths as they fight to stem the tide of monsters flooding into the world and restore peace to Alvastia. Engage in heated turn-based battles with up to 13 party members. Weapon upgrades, a battle arena, and quests are only the beginning of what this Kemoc RPG has to offer!
• Journey to the Savage Planet – April 9
  Welcome to the Pioneer Program! In this upbeat and colorful first-person adventure game you play as the newest recruit to Kindred Aerospace, which proudly touts its rating as the 4th Best Interstellar Exploration Company. Dropped onto an uncharted planet with little equipment and no real plan, you must explore, catalog alien flora and fauna and determine if this planet is fit for human habitation. Onward to adventure! Good luck – and mind the goo!

Game Pass PC

• Overcooked! 2 (ID@Xbox) – Available Now
  Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons … it’s time to save the world (again!)
• Football Manager 2020 – Coming Soon
  Every decision counts. With new features and polished game mechanics which reward long-term planning and progression like never before, empower managers to develop both your club’s culture and your youth team’s prospects, as well as your own unique managerial identity.
• Alvastia Chronicles (ID@Xbox) – Coming Soon
  Engage in heated turn-based battles, upgrade your weapons, fight in a battle arena, and embark on epic quests in this retro-styled JRPG. Guide siblings Alan and Elmia as they start their journey to avenge their parents’ deaths, fighting to stem the tide of monsters flooding into the world, and restore peace to Alvastia.
• Mistover (ID@Xbox) – Coming Soon
  A ”Mist-ical’ RPG with expeditions for finding the key to survival. Choose your next step wisely and keep in mind that your every move will change the future. Create your own ‘Corps’ and explore through various regions in the Pillar of Despair: forests, lakes, mountains, cities, cathedrals, castles, and much more.
• Stranger Things 3: The Game (ID@Xbox) – Coming Soon
  The official companion game to Season 3 of the hit original series! Play through familiar events from the series while also uncovering never-before-seen quests, character interactions, and secrets! This adventure game blends a distinctively retro art style with modern gameplay mechanics to deliver nostalgic fun with a fresh new twist.

Troll Corner

• The Atari VCS Owes Their Designer A LOT of Money

Every week the Byte Me Podcast dips into the games you should be playing! Featuring news and reviews for PC, console and mobile games, along with fun discussions about games from the classics to new releases. Perfect for casual gamers or for casual gamers that want to be a little more hardcore, join Byte Me and find your next favorite game!

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