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In addition to battle royale, New State features 4v4 Team Deathmatch among other multiplayer modes.

PUBG: New State is out for Android and iOS devices, giving a futuristic spin to the popular battle royale franchise. While its bread and butter is its 100-player battle royale map, New State also features 4v4 modes like Team Deathmatch, allowing you to team up with friends and compete against other players.

Like PUBG Mobile, New State doesn’t fully support controllers, meaning you can’t use some of the best mobile controllers out there to play with your friends. If you’re okay with touch controls, then hop on in.

How to add friends in PUBG: New State

You can add as many friends as you want, but keep in mind that you can only team up with up to three other players at a time.

On the left of the lobby screen, select Add Friend if you don’t have any yet.

If you do have friends and want to add another, select the icon in the upper right.

Select Add Friend in the lower right hand…

For the longest time the SteelSeries Arctis 7P headset was sold out at most retailers, which was no surprise given that it’s easily one of the best PS5 headsets on the market. Ahead of Black Friday, SteelSeries has it back in-stock on its own storefront, and you can currently purchase it for just $100.

This will likely be the cheapest you’ll find this headset this holiday. Though a newer model, the Arctis 7P+, recently released, you shouldn’t expect the 7P to drop in price any further. The Arctis 7P usually sells for $150, and in the past some companies have taken to price gauging because it was so difficult to come by in-stock.

Save $50 on the Arctis 7P headset for PS5

SteelSeries Arctis 7P $100

$100 at SteelSeries

SteelSeries found the perfect balance between comfort and audio quality with the Arctis 7P, and now it’s even more affordable for those looking to get a new headset. It features 3D audio support, 24 hours of battery life, and comes in two different colors. The ski-…

October marks the beginning of a slow end to the year for PlayStation.

It’s that time again for another PlayStation recap. Last month saw huge news drop from PlayStation’s showcase, which announced a Knights of the Old Republic Remake alongside new Spider-Man and Wolverine games.

This month wasn’t quite as eventful, but no doubt still full of important news across PlayStation land. The company is making good on its promise to bring more exclusives to PC, and HBO’s The Last of Us continues to film in Calgary, with fans getting behind the scenes photos of the stars in action. All of that was topped of by a State of Play highlighting third-party games coming to PS5. With that all said, let’s jump in and see what happened in October.

PlayStation State of Play underwhelms

Thw latest State of Play was a bit of a dud. Running through everything announced, there’s nothing too noteworthy besides a new Bugsnax expansion and a new Star Ocean game. Those little Bugsnax aren’t so little a…

Updates and announcements paint a positive picture of the coming months and beyond.

Android Central strives to bring you a variety of gaming coverage, which is why we’ll be starting up a new monthly Android gaming recap, compiling all of the biggest news to land in the Android gaming space in one convenient area. Though we cover platforms like PlayStation, Stadia, and VR, we live and breathe Android — it’s in our name, after all. To kick things off in October, a few updates dropped for some of the most popular mobile games out there, and fans finally have a PUBG: New State release date to look forward to. Let’s check everything out below.

Genshin Impact’s new characters set the internet ablaze

Seemingly out of nowhere, Genshin Impact’s social media decided to reveal two new playable characters making their way to the game at an undetermined future date. Arataki Itto and Gorou are powerful Geo users that fans have latched on to immediately. Whenever their upcoming banner event(…

Putting the focus on third-party developers this time around.

After a packed September showcase that revealed a Knights of the Old Republic Remake alongside Insomniac’s Spider-Man and Wolverine games, PlayStation held a smaller State of Play to show some love to third-party developers. This one ran around 20 minutes in length, as is the norm for showcases like this. New and previously announced titles made appearances, though none were jaw-dropping. We’ll run through everything that’s been announced in one convenient place.

Deathverse Let It Die

State of Play kicked off with the announcement of Deathverse: Let It Die, a multiplayer melee survival action game set to release for PS5 and PS4 in Spring 2022.

We Are OFK

We Are OFK follows the indie pop band as they “attempt to break into the music business, fall in and out of love, and figure out how to pay rent and make art in Los Angeles,” according to PlayStation. It is set to release in 2022 for PS5.

Bugsnax: The Isle of…

PlayStation VR is increasingly becoming a larger platform, especially with the upcoming PS5 VR release. But no matter where you play your VR games, whether they be on PS4 or PS5, you’re in for an incredible experience. With PlayStation unleashing new games almost every month, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by what’s out there. Here are some of the unreleased VR games slated to hit PSVR in the coming months. We look forward to adding some new titles to our best PlayStation VR games list, and we hope some on this list catch your eye, too.

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After the Fall

Have enough post-apocalyptic experiences? Well, you’re in for another one. Developer Vertigo Games (creators of Arizona Sunshine) is bringing After the Fall to PlayStation VR. Set 20 years after a viral outbreak caused by designer drugs, Los Angeles is infested with these so-called Snowbreed. As a survivor who seems immune, you’…

Best answer: Yes. Although the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition were displayed vertically during their initial announcement, both can lie horizontally. However, you’ll need to use the included base to position your console.

Can the PS5 lie on its side?

Just like its predecessor, the PS5 can lie flat on its side. However, consumers were confused, thinking the PS5 could only stand vertically because it was shown in that position during its initial announcement. Nonetheless, the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition can be positioned horizontally.

Does the PS5 need a base to lie horizontally?

Yes, you’ll need to use the base to lie the PS5 horizontally. This is likely due to the PS5’s outer shell’s natural curve. Sony states that the base is included with the console, so you won’t need to purchase it separately. When lying the PS5 horizontally or positioning it vertically, you’ll need to use the base, which can be adjusted by unscrewing it seen in the official PS5 breakdown.

If you’re not exactly…

Phones aren’t the only pieces of tech that benefit from protective covers. Though the PS5 DualSense controller doesn’t necessarily need a skin, there are plenty of reasons to get one. Maybe you want a better grip on your controller, or perhaps you don’t want your pristine white case to get all dirty. On the other hand, it could be that you just want a new color. Whatever the reason, you can pick up a reasonably cheap controller skin for your DualSense. While they’re all pretty similar, here are some of the best PS5 controller skins to fit your style and budget.

Pleny of colors

eXtremeRate PlayVital Guardian Edition Case for PS5 DualSense

Staff Pick

eXtremeRate’s Guardian DualSense case is ergonomic and comfortable, featuring high-grade silicone and protects against bumps and scratches. There are over 10 different colors to choose from, and it comes with a set of thumb grips.

$16 at Amazon

Just the grips

eXtremeRate PlayVital Red Anti-Skid PS5 DualSense

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Best in class

Razer Kishi mobile controller for Android

$80 at Amazon

Pros

USB-C connection
Build quality is excellent
Works perfectly with Android phones
Smaller for easier travel

Cons

Pricey
No Bluetooth means it fits less phones

Razer prides itself on high-quality products, and the Razer Kishi is no different. It’s by far one of the best mobile gaming controllers you can buy, turning your phone into a Nintendo Switch. It works perfectly with Xbox Game Pass for Android and provides hours of comfort for long gaming sessions. Its USB-C connection also means you’ll never need to charge it.

Excellent alternative

Gamesir X2 Bluetooth mobile controller

$60 at Amazon

Pros

Bluetooth connection allows for wider phone support
Easy to pair
More affordable
20-hour battery life

Cons

Bluetooth connection is more unreliable to USB-C
Face button layout

Gamesir may not be as well-known as Razer, but its X2 Bluetooth mobile controller can stand toe-to-toe with the co…

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced developers to adapt their work pipelines and finish games from home. It has led to multiple delays.

Last year began with a slew of high-profile game delays, most notably Cyberpunk 2077 and the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but then COVID-19 struck and threw the games industry through a loop. Now that we’re well into 2021, more delays continue to hit the industry as developers truly begin to understand the effects of the pandemic on their work pipeline. One of the first major delays to surface this year was Hogwarts Legacy, pushed into 2022.

We’ve compiled a list of every game that has been delayed into 2021 and beyond. Some of these games are delayed indefinitely, while others have set release windows or a final release date.

We’ll continually update this list as more games are delayed.

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Battlefield 2042
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Dying Light 2
Elden Ring
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Gotham Kn…