Sony’s new PlayStation Plus service officially launched around the globe last week and while there were many exciting games available on the service including Returnal, God of War and more, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart was missing from the lineup. Sony has already stated that the company doesn’t plan on including all its first-party launch games on the new PlayStation Plus service but some games will arrive at a later date. It seems that while Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart wasn’t available at launch, it might be headed to the service soon. Over on Reddit, a user named Slimane406 spotted a marketing snippet for the new PlayStation Plus Premium service that mentioned Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart under the included games. The image was found on the French PlayStation Plus page and used Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart as an example of what games users get on the service. READ MORE July PlayStation Plus Lineup Leaked The page has since been edited but the proof has already been uploaded online. While the current PlayStation Plus lineup includes a handful of PS5 exclusive games such as Demon’s Souls, Returnal and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, there are still a few titles missing from the lineup. For example, Sackboy: A Big Adventure isn’t part of PlayStation Plus even though the game launched back in 2020 alongside the PS5. Sony might not plan on adding new exclusive launches to the service but revisiting older games seems to be on their list. Given that Sony plans on announcing the already-leaked July PlayStation Plus lineup this week, the company might announce a handful of new Premium, Deluxe and Extra games headed to the game collection library. Source: Reddit Written by Marco Cocomello Original article on GLITCHED

Video game developers across the board have reiterated their support for reproductive rights after the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Roe vs. Wade legislation. Developers and publishers alike have all shared their support across social media, including Xbox, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Humble Bundle, Insomniac Games, Bend Studio, Sucker Punch, Naughty Dog and more. The US Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe vs. Wade ruling last week, ending the constitutional right to abortion. The ruling was made on the basis that it was originally an “abuse of judicial authority” and that the arguments made in the original 1973 decision were “exceptionally weak” and “egregiously wrong”. READ MORE Skull and Bones Details Leak as Game is Rated For Current-Gen Consoles PlayStation studios Bend and London shared the same sentiment on Twitter simply stating “reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy are human rights”. Fellow PlayStation studio Naughty Dog had more to say, stating it “believes reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy are basic human rights and essential to the health and wellbeing of everyone”. Santa Monica Studio shared a similar message, adding it “will continue to uphold these values and support our team members in receiving access to the care they need”. Xbox shared a longer statement on Twitter, confirming that they will offer support to employees where legally possible as well as discussing the benefits of their healthcare plans. “At Xbox, we remain committed to our employees to ensure equal access to healthcare. We will continue to do everything we can under the law to support our employees and enrolled dependents in accessing critical healthcare. Our US health plans cover lawful medical services like abortion and gender-affirming care, and we recently extended our travel benefits to include travel expense support assistance for covered medical services.” More Microsoft-owned developers shared their messages as well, with Bethesda stating that “we believe the ability to make choices about one’s body and lifestyle is a human right”, while Double Fine shared a more direct message stating “overturning Roe v Wade constitutes a direct assault on people’s safety and rights. Your body is your body. We encourage donations to local funds/organisations that will stand up for these rights”. https://t.co/DXKcGmPJp0 pic.twitter.com/ti64jXB0m7— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) June 24, 2022 Ubisoft posted their support on Twitter, saying “We fully support our teams in the US. Today and every day, we believe that reproductive rights are humans rights, women’s rights are human rights, trans rights are human rights, and equal rights for all are essential to a world where everyone can be their authentic selves and thrive”. More developers and publishers are continuing to speak out against the decision, offering support for those affected and discussing how they aim to directly support any affected employees. Original article on GLITCHED

Ubisoft is reportedly gearing up to re-reveal its Skull and Bones games in the coming weeks. The game was originally announced way back in 2017 and had reportedly undergone multiple reboots during its rough development process. However, over the past few weeks, we have seen more and more of the game to the point where an entire embargoed press tutorial leaked online (now removed) showing off the game’s world, mechanics and more. The latest Skull and Bones leak comes from the ESRB who has recently rated the upcoming naval game while also sharing the game’s official description and confirming it has been cancelled for PS4 and Xbox One. READ MORE July PlayStation Plus Lineup Leaked While Ubisoft has yet to share any official word on Skull and Bones, like the exact release date and description, this ESRB leak definitely helps tide fans over until the studio reveals more information. The official description reads. This is a naval-combat action game in which players assume the role of a shipwrecked outcast on a journey to become a pirate captain. As players take on missions, they can explore settlements and engage in dramatic sea battles. From a first-person perspective, players command their crew to shoot cannons at rivals (e.g., warships, merchant ships, settlements/forts) in attempts to obtain loot/goods. Enemy ships can be rammed and boarded, resulting in brief cutscenes of crew members shooting or slashing at each other. Combat is highlighted by gunfire/cannon fire, explosions, and blood-splatter effects. Some territories depict corpses impaled on spikes or hanging from nooses; beaches may depict corpses and large bloodstains in the aftermath of battle. Settlements occasionally contain brothels and prostitutes that call out to players when approached (e.g., “Come spend your coin all over me”; “The price of my a*se goes up tomorrow, so buy a piece today!”). Players can also engage in quests to bring poppies to opium dens, which are depicted with patrons lying on couches smoking pipes. The words “f**k” and “sh*te” appear in the dialogue. The ESRB has also listed the game only for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Google Stadia. While Ubisoft hasn’t officially cancelled the last-gen versions of the game, this rating information might have just confirmed it. Written by Marco Cocomello Original article on GLITCHED

It is almost the end of June which means it is time for yet another PlayStation Plus leak. The June July PlayStation Plus lineup has leaked in full detailing the three games headed to the Essential, Extra and Premium (Deluxe in some regions) service. The July PlayStation Plus lineup includes Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Arcadegeddon and The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan. PS5 owners will get two PS5 console versions of these games in July. Both Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time and Arcadegeddon are both native PS5 games while Man of Medan is playable through backwards compatibility. PS4 owners will simply play the PS4 versions of these three games. READ MORE Bungie is Suing Destiny YouTuber for $7.7 Million for Issuing Fake DMCA Notices Here’s the full July PlayStation Plus lineup July PlayStation Plus Arriving on 5 July 2022 Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (PS5/PS4) Arcadegeddon (PS5/PS4) The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan (PS4) Leaving PlayStation Plus on 5 July God of War (PS4) Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (PS4) Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (PS4) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time Neo Cortex and N. Tropy are back at it again and launching an all-out assault on not just this universe, but the entire multiverse! Crash and Coco are here to save the day by reuniting the four Quantum Masks and bending the rules of reality. Arcadegeddon Gilly, the owner of a local arcade, is trying to save his business from a faceless mega-corporation, Fun Fun Co. …and what better way to stick it to the man than with a brand-spanking-new super game. Unfortunately, the corp gets wind of Gilly’s plan and launches a cyberattack, injecting a virus into the game. Now it’s up to you, will you rise up to save both the game and the last remaining local arcade? The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games featuring a multiplayer mode. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister… Source: Dealabs Written by Marco Cocomello Original article on GLITCHED