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Best answer: Google Stadia launched nearly a year ago as a way for players to get access to the games they love without needing a console or dedicated gaming PC to play them on, and the Google Stadia game list has grown ever since. When it initially launched last November, Stadia boasted a modest amount of playable games, but things have changed pretty quickly, with a ton of games being made available in the months that have come, and many more on the horizon.

Get a jumpstart on things: Stadia Premiere Edition ($70 at the Google Store)
If you want to buy separately: Chromecast with Google TV ($50 at the Google Store)
Control with assistant: Stadia controller ($52 at the Google Store)

Full Google Stadia game list

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle
Ary and the Secret of Seasons
Baldur’s Gate III: The Black Hound (early access)
Borderlands 3
Cake Bash
Celeste
Crayta
Cris Tales
DOOM
Darksiders Genesis
Dead by Daylight
Destiny 2
Doom 6…

Setting up your console in hotel Wi-Fi can be a pain as there are extra steps to take to get past the hotel sign in. We will take you through the steps to get your PS4 up and running as easily as possible on hotel Wi-Fi.

How to connect your PS4 to hotel Wi-Fi

Connect your PlayStation 4 to the hotel TV.
Turn on your PS4.
Scroll over to the settings and press X to select the Toolbox icon.
Scroll down and select Network in the options.
Select the Set Up Internet Connection option in this menu.
Choose the Use WiFI option on the screen.
Select the Easy option. You can do custom if you know the details but the easy option is, well, easier.

Select the name of your hotel Wi-Fi. This can usually be found on the package that holds your keys.
After the PlayStation has gone through its business it will show that the internet settings have been saved. From here select the Test Internet Connection button.
When the internet connection check says failed, don’t panic! Select the Details option …

Best answer: Google Stadia launched nearly a year ago as a way for players to get access to the games they love without needing a console or dedicated gaming PC to play them on, and the Google Stadia game list has grown ever since. When it initially launched last November, Stadia boasted a modest amount of playable games, but things have changed pretty quickly, with a ton of games being made available in the months that have come, and many more on the horizon.

Get a jumpstart on things: Stadia Premiere Edition ($100 at the Google Store)
If you want to buy separately: Chromecast Ultra ($70 at Best Buy)
Control with assistant: Stadia controller ($70 at the Google Store)

Full Google Stadia game list

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle
Baldur’s Gate III: The Black Hound (early access)
Borderlands 3
Cake Bash
Celeste
Crayta
Cris Tales
DOOM
Darksiders Genesis
Dead by Daylight
Destiny 2
Doom 64
DOOM Eternal
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Embr
F1 2020
Farming Simulator 20…

One of the biggest perks of having a PlayStation Plus membership is the free games you get every month. The games PlayStation is offering this month include two major titles, and a brand new release for the PS5. Check out the list below, and start downloading these games on November 3 (or November 12 in Bugsnax’s case). Enjoy the price of -free- until Nov. 30, 2020.

★Head to Snaktooth island

Bugsnax

It’s important to note that Bugsnax is only available for PS Plus users who have a PS5. If you’re looking to pick up the new console during its launch window, then you’ll be able to download Bugsnax for free. In the game, players will explore Snaktooth Island, where they’ll discover, hunt, and collect various critters while also learning more about the island.

See at PlayStation Store

★ Go on a journey

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is set in between the events of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, and takes players back to the world of M…

Streaming is now a massive part of the gaming experience, and everyone wants to try and be the next Ninja. To make a living at it though, you will need to spend some money to get equipment to help you succeed. We’ve put together a list of some of the best streaming equipment for the PS4 and PS5 that will help you reach the audience you want while retaining some great streaming quality. Don’t worry about compatibility because a lot of these items will also be a great tool to use if you’re looking to get started streaming when the PS5 launches next month.

Crystal sound

Blue Yeti Microphone

Staff Pick

The Blue Yeti is the gold standard for USB microphones. Streaming with one of these produces sharp tones and an all-round great sound. It has a gain dial built-in, a mute button on the front, and a jack to put your favorite headphones in to monitor your output. It’s a must-have for streaming or recording.

$130 at Amazon

Best 4K streaming

Avermedia Live Gamer 4K

Editors choice…

Blizzard is bringing the Diablo series to your mobile phone, and we cannot wait.

Diablo Immortal was initially announced in late 2018 by Blizzard, and will be the first Diablo entry designed for play on mobile devices. While there have been many mobile RPGs, Immortal will be the first full Diablo game designed from the ground up to be played on a mobile device. Not only will the game be a fully-fledged Diablo game, but there will also be a ton of extras. Ever since it’s announcement, we’ve gotten a slow trickle of information, including some gameplay.

Here is everything we know about the game so far.

Jump to:

What is Diablo?
What type of game is it?
What classes are there?
Is it free-to-play?
What does the UI look like?
What’s gameplay like?
Are there microtransactions?
What’s the control system like?
When does it release?

Hell unleashed

Diablo Immortal

See at Google Play

Diablo Immortal is a fully realized entry to the Diablo series. With the added benefit of an MM…

As video game consoles move to a more digital ecosystem, you may be wondering what to do with the 4K Blu-ray collection you have been amassing. With the arrival of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Sony has given us a compelling next-gen console with no way to play our movie collection. Here are some choices of 4K UHD Blu-ray players to make up for what the Series S lacks.

Best overall

Sony UBP-X700

Staff Pick

The Sony X700 is the perfect balance between price and usability. It has an excellent optical drive made by Sony and supports HDMI 2.0, and will play 4K UHD Blu-rays with no problem. The sony player also comes with a Wi-Fi connection, allowing you to stream from your favorite services, making it a media center rather than just a Blu-ray player.

$180 at Amazon

Best for 3D Blu-ray

LG 3D Ultra High Definition Blu-Ray 4K Player

While the LG doesn’t have the Wi-Fi connection of the Sony, it has the ability to play 3D Blurays and 4K UHD Blu-rays. It’s also worth no…

Will a remix lose some of what made the original great?

In recent years, the story mode for first-person shooting (FPS) games has started to feel like an afterthought, something to shoehorn into your multiplayer experience. There are exceptions to this, of course, and some FPS have started to use the story mode in earnest, so now seems the perfect time to bring back an FPS that spent hours telling a great story. XIII, the PlayStation 2 classic, is getting a remaster for the PlayStation 4, and from what we are seeing it could be a good one. Here’s what we know about XIII for PS4.

Jump to:

What is XIII?
So is XIII – Remake a sequel?
What is it going to look like?
Check out some gameplay
What is the release date?

What is XIII for PS4?

Based on the comic book of the same name, XIII is a Jason Bourne-style story of an assassin that loses his memory. In the case of XIII — you are called XIII because you have a tattoo of it on your chest — you have also been accused of kill…

One of the biggest perks of having a PlayStation Plus membership is the free games you get every month. The games PlayStation is offering this month include two major titles. Check out the list below, start downloading these games on October 6. Enjoy the price of -free- until Nov. 2, 2020.

★Take to the raceway

Need for Speed: Payback

Need for Speed Payback was released back in 2017, but still holds a special place in the hearts of many racing fans. Payback allows players to partake in some thrilling heist missions, battle it out with other opponents in vicious car battles, or simply take to the streets and race for glory against everyone. With almost every car fully customizable, Need for Speed Payback will keep you racing for much longer than you think.

See at PlayStation Store

★ Embrace darkness

Vampyr

Vampyr puts players in the shoes of newly-turned vampire Dr. Jonathan Reid, who must traverse his newly found life as he also tries to find a cure to save …

Best answer: There are multiple steps to solve your credit card issue, but the first thing to try is removing the information and re-inputting it. This tends to solve most issues. If nothing works though, you can always grab a gift card instead!

An easy alternative: PlayStation Gift Card (From $10 at Amazon)

Where do I start?

Billing Information
Troubleshoot
Restart from Safe Mode
Contact Sony
Add funds through PayPal/PSN cards

1. Billing Information

The PlayStation Network seems to make everything harder than it should be, with several stipulations in place that need to be followed. Let’s start with entering your billing information.

To begin, make sure the credit card you are using is either Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or debit cards with an official Visa or MasterCard logo. These are the only ones accepted on the PlayStation Store.

Your card checks out? Now make sure that your billing information has been entered correctly so it matches up with your …