Gran Turismo 7 may require an always-on internet connection

Gran Turismo 7 will seemingly require an always-on internet connection.

Sony debuted a brand new gameplay trailer for Gran Turismo 7 last week. While players were delighted to see the return of fan-favorite features like GT Campaign mode, it was only after eagle-eyed fans scrutinized the small print on a recent post on the PlayStation Blog (thanks, Metro) did they notice that the "newly designed" mode will require an internet connection to play, as well as the Livery Editor, Scapes – the photo mode – collecting mode GT Cafe, GT Auto, and legendary circuits like Trial Mountain and High-Speed Ring, too.

Although this isn't unique to the franchise – predecessor GT Sport also required an internet connection – Sport was slightly different in that it had been positioned as a competitive racer from the outset. Gran Turismo veterans, however, may have been expecting to access the single-player campaign offline, which has not traditionally required an always-on connection.

"GT7 is both the culmination of the series which answers the expectations of GT fans throughout the years, and at the same time it is a title that marks a beginning of a difficult mission to contain the full breadth of car culture from the past into a single video game," said series creator and Polyphony Digital president, Kazunori Yamauchi.  

Gran Turismo 7 will be ready to race on March 4, 2022. It's a significant slip from its original release window of 2021, but development – like so many others – was impacted and delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Sony's hoping the wait will be worth it, though; Gran Turismo 7 looks set to feature real-time shadows in line with the position of the sun courtesy of PS5 ray-tracing, incredibly detailed and hyperrealistic, weather effects, plus a diverse range of environments.

Don't forget that while it was originally only meant to release on Sony's new-gen PS5, Gran Turismo 7 now also on the way to PS4, too.

GTA 5 next-gen release date confirmed for March 2022

The Grand Theft Auto V PS5 release date has been confirmed, and the 'expanded and enhanced' version of the game will be launching in March 2022.

A new trailer, which you can check out above, offered us a look at the PS5 version of the game, which first released on PS3 and Xbox 360 back in 2013, before a port brought the game to PS4 and Xbox One.

That trailer very much welcomes players back to Los Santos, reintroducing the trio of characters that originally brought the game to life. It also boasts improved graphics and enhanced gameplay, including "seamless character switching," allowing players to swap between Michael, Trevor, and Franklin quicker than ever before. Rockstar also confirmed that you'll be able to experience GTA Online in the next-gen version of the game. 

While Grand Theft Auto V will be heading to both PS5 and Xbox Series X, Sony's showcase confirmed that "additional bonuses" are already available for PlayStation Plus owners.

The third version of Grand Theft Auto V might have to tide you over for a while - reports suggest GTA 6 might not be launching until 2025. Rockstar is keen to ensure it doesn't need to crunch on the new title, and that it won't have to externally delay the game by talking about it too early.

God of War Ragnarok trailer confirms the game's name and showcases new characters

God of War Ragnarok finally has a brand new trailer showcasing new and returning characters alike.

The brand new release date for Sony Santa Monica's hotly anticipated sequel was first announced earlier today at the PlayStation 2021 showcase. In the God of War Ragnarok trailer seen just below, there's a lot to unpack, including the return of Freya, the talking head, Kratos, and Atreus wanting to explore the goings on around Ragnarok itself.

This is finally the first concrete information we've heard surrounding God of War Ragnarok since it was first unveiled last year in 2020. You might recall that a very brief teaser trailer unveiled the "Ragnarok" subhead, while ominous string orchestral music thundered on in the background.

Of course, even back then we knew God of War Ragnarok would be coming to both PS4 and PS5. Just like Horizon Forbidden West, PlayStation appeared to slightly renege on their pledge of believing in strict console generations, and revealed that both sequels from Sony Santa Monica and Guerrilla Games would be available on both last-gen and current-gen Sony consoles.

When God of War Ragnarok finally arrives next year, there won't be a free upgrade available for last-gen players looking to upgrade to the PS5 version of the game. As Sony just recently announced earlier this month, the publisher will now impose a standard $10 upgrade fee across all cross-gen first-party PlayStation games going forward. After criticism that Sony backpedalled on their pledge of a free new-gen upgrade for Horizon Forbidden West, the publisher swiftly announced the change, and outlined the flat fee going forward.

Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy coming to PC early 2022

During Sony's PlayStation Showcase event on Thursday, the publisher ran a trailer for a new remastered release of Uncharted and spin-off game The Lost Legacy in development for PS5—and PC. It's coming early 2022.

The "Legacy of Thieves" collection includes 2016's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, which caps off Nathan Drake's story, and 2017 spin-off The Lost Legacy starring recurring character Chloe Frazer.

According to the PlayStation Blog, the PC version of the collection is being developed by Iron Galaxy Studios, and will be released "shortly after" the PS5 version. Iron Galaxy has worked on quite a few ports over the years, but most recently on Diablo 3 and Overwatch for the Nintendo Switch, and the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited for PC.

Uncharted's PC debut seemed likely a few months ago when it showed up in a presentation for Sony investors, and now we know it's coming before long.

Doritos Leak 'Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War' Logo and Potential Release Date

As gamers continue to wait for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, a new leak reveals the logo and a potential release date for the game.

A look at an upcoming Doritos promotional campaign offers a look at the title design for the latest installment in the Call of Duty franchise. But more importantly, the promotional packaging points towards a release window set for October 2020. With fine print for the campaign noting an October 5 start date which some are now saying could be the actual release date for the game.

Check out the leaked Doritos Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War promotional campaign below.