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PlayStation Now is positioned as a direct competitor to Xbox’s Game Pass. The subscription service features over 700 games, all of which can be streaming for quick access. Until now however, streamed games were limited to 720p, with Sony now announcing that streaming quality is set to receive a major …

Jim Ryan recently claimed that the PlayStation 5 will have the largest library of PlayStation exclusives yet. While not owning as many studios as Microsoft, PlayStation has formed many second-party agreements, such as with Final Fantasy XVI and Forspoken. The console manufacturer has now announced its latest partnership with Firewalk …

Sony has made exclusive titles a major part of the console manufacturer’s strategy in recent generations – a practice which has so far worked out well for them. It would seem that they plan to double down on this, with Sony Interactive Entertainment’s CEO Jim Ryan claiming that the PS5 …

While PlayStation Plus is a worthwhile service for many people – offering free monthly games among other benefits – Xbox’s Game Pass has been deemed by many to be the ‘best deal in gaming’. It would appear as though PlayStation is looking to up the value of PlayStation Plus by …

While the video game industry is often rather secretive when it comes to projects still in development, job listing can sometimes offer an insight into new and upcoming projects. Such is the case with Sony Santa Monica, who is hiring for a new project set in a “fantasy-based world.” Sony …

As part of PlayStation’s Play at Home initiative, the console manufacturer announced that a number of games would be made available entirely for free, to thank fans and encourage social distancing. They previously revealed that Horizon Zero Dawn would be one of these titles – and all PlayStation players can …

Many PlayStation fans were left disappointed when Sony announced that it would be closing its PS3 and PS Vita stores, meaning that players would no longer be able to purchase digital games on either device. The backlash from fans and the industry at large was swift and clear, and following …

The DualSense controller represented a major evolution in the way video game haptics were implemented and used. Featuring a much greater level of precision than previous controllers, the DualSense uses all new voice coil actuators to much greater effect. Unfortunately PS4 games created without the DualSense in mind suffered from …

Recent reports suggested that despite moderately successful sales, Sony refused to greenlight a sequel to 2019’s Days Gone. While this does not rule out a new entry in the future, the potential franchise appears to have been put on ice. The Creative Director for the game has claimed that part …

Earlier this week, a report citing “multiple banker sources” claimed that there were several parties exploring an acquisition of Japanese mega-publisher, Square Enix. Of course, while Square Enix might be in the sights of a number of companies, there was nothing to suggest Square Enix was in active talks to …

Square Enix has been a key pillar in the games industry for decades now with huge historical gaming franchises under its belt. A major change could be coming though, as sources claim that “multiple parties” are exploring an acquisition of the publisher. According to Bloomberg Japan in a report citing …

With the PlayStation 5 almost halfway into its first year on the market, it was high time that the console received its first major software update. Such is now the case, with Sony announcing that the PS5 will be receiving its first major update later today. Making the announcement on …

Over the weekend it was revealed that so far, Epic Games has spent around $330 million on exclusives for the Epic Games Store. Epic Games didn't seem to concerned about this and now we know why, as the company has just completed a $1 billion round of funding with investments …

Sony recently disappointed a large number of PlayStation players following a report by Bloomberg which claimed that the console manufacturer cancelled a Days Gone sequel that was pitched by developers at Sony Bend. While disappointing for fans of the open-world zombie title, it seems not all hope is lost, at …

For many years, Remedy Entertainment was closely associated with Xbox, with games such as Alan Wake and Quantum Break being console exclusives. Since then, the studio has grown and opened up much more, with titles such as Control seeing great success of a multitude of systems. Despite this, it seems …

Each month, Sony adds a number of games to its lineup of PlayStation Now titles. The subscription service is most similar to Xbox’s Game Pass, with titles joining (and some leaving) on a regular basis. For the month of April, subscribers can get their hands on a number of major …

MLB The Show 21, a PlayStation published game, is launching day-one on Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft announced the deal yesterday, marking another astonishing turn of events as Sony begins to open up to the idea of multi-platform releases.  Weirdly, this means Xbox gamers will get a better deal, being able …

Each month, PlayStation offers a number of games for free to all of those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. For the month of April, subscribers can get their hands on Days Gone, Oddworld: Soulstorm, and Zombie Army 4: Dead War. all three titles will be available from the 6th of …

Upon its launch in July of 2020, Ghost of Tsushima far exceeded sales expectations becoming PlayStation 4's fastest selling first-party original IP debut. It seems this sales success has continued into 2021, with it being confirmed that Ghost of Tsushima has sold 6.5 million copies in less than 9 months. …

Ghost of Tsushima quickly became an important first-party IP for PlayStation following the release of the game in July of last year. Since its release, the game has gone on to sell 6.5 million copies – a major achievement for an original title. In the wake of this success, Sony …

With the evolution of technology, it is only natural that eventually older hardware and software get left behind. It would appear as though this will be the case with the PlayStation 3, PS Vita and PSP, which will all reportedly see their online stores shuttered for good later this year. …

Last year, PlayStation offered a couple games for free to all users as part of its Stay at Home initiative. This year, the console manufacturer is continuing the initiative, but upping the free items. While they have already given away Ratchet & Clank for free, PlayStation users will be able …

Sony recently confirmed that it was working on a next-generation version of its popular PlayStation VR headset. At the time, the console manufacturer confirmed that not only would the headset get upgraded, but the controllers too. Now, Sony has revealed these controllers, and they appear to be a major leap …

It looks like several major gaming companies have found a new cloud tech firm to get behind. This week, Sony, Square Enix and Tencent invested in Ubitus, a Japan based cloud gaming company. Ubitus was founded in Taiwan initially back in 2007 and later moved its headquarters to Japan. Previously, …

While Microsoft may have significantly more first-party studios than Sony, the latter has historically formed a number of successful 2nd-party relationships. Such as with Kojima Productions, Sony is now partnering with Haven, a brand new studio formed by industry veteran Jade Raymond, to make a brand new and original IP. …

While just a few years ago the number of physical games sold greatly outweighed that of digital sales, the scales are quickly being rebalanced, with digital overtaking the market across all console manufacturers. Such is the case with Sony, who has reported that almost 63% of all PlayStation games sold …

Throughout 2020, many industries saw major losses due to COVID-19 and the ensuing pandemic which required shops and venues to close. The gaming industry however not only persevered but thrived during this period, growing to its biggest size ever, with the console market surpassing $50 Billion worldwide. As reported by …

2018’s God of War while serving as a soft reboot for the franchise, exists within the same world as the previous entries. That being said, it is left unexplained as to how Kratos ended up in Midgard. A newly announced comic aims to answer this question. As reported by IGN, …

When Death Stranding was first released in 2019, the game launched to a polarising reception, with some people loving the unique and strange world created by Hideo Kojima, and others claiming it to be repetitive and monotonous. Despite this, it seems as though in the long run, the game managed …

Ghost of Tsushima took many by surprise when it launched last Summer, offering a beautiful open world and introducing players to the island of Tsushima. While feudal Japan has been a desired destination for many video game players, taking people to Tsushima offered a unique twist – one that resonated …