Sony recently announced that it would be hosting its next PlayStation 5 event this upcoming Wednesday. While little is currently known about what the console manufacturer plans to show, one rumour is claiming that the much-anticipated and long-awaited Final Fantasy XVI will be announced at this event. This rumour comes …
Read More »Timed PlayStation exclusive Kena: Bridge of Spirits delayed to 2021
When Sony held its PlayStation 5 reveal event back in June, one of the most visually impressive titles was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Announced to be a timed PlayStation exclusive, the action-adventure title evoked visuals similar to that of a modern Pixar film. Originally intended to launch in 2020, the …
Read More »Sony will hold another PS5 showcase next week
Despite a few surprise announcements from Microsoft, Sony has stuck to its guns and avoided releasing any PS5-related news this week during the PS VR spotlight event. Next week is a different matter though, as the next PlayStation 5 showcase has been announced and dated. The PlayStation 5 showcase is …
Read More »New box art has been revealed for a number of PS5 titles
While physical media is becoming much less prevalent, looking at new video game box art is always a fun exercise – especially for next-gen titles. Amazon has now updated a number of PlayStation 5 game listings with new box art, giving fans another look at these titles, while also possibly …
Read More »PSVR Spotlight goes live but don’t expect PS5 related news
Earlier today, Sony kicked off the PlayStation VR Spotlight event, which will involve new VR game announcements and updates to existing PSVR titles over the next week. At this point with PS5 on the horizon, any time new game announcements are being made, there is going to be some next-gen …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II has one of PS4’s highest completion rates
The Last of Us Part II is undoubtedly a divisive game. While some consider Naughtly Dog’s latest offering to be one of the best games of the generation, others do not. Still, it appears as though the sequel succeeded in keeping players’ attention, as The Last of Us Part II …
Read More »The PS5 will use game sounds to generate better haptics
One of the major advances that Sony is pushing with the PlayStation 5 is the new haptics found on its DualSense controller. These haptics are intended to create a more immersive experience, with players being able to feel the grit beneath their wheels while racing, or the rushing of the …
Read More »Nintendo is now Japan’s richest company
While the video games industry is certainly a major player in the global market, bringing in 10s of billions of Dollars each year, the interactive entertainment market has in many ways surpassed traditional industries. Such is the case with Nintendo, which recently became the richest company in all of Japan …
Read More »A God of War children’s book is launching next month
When you think of God of War, it is very likely that “children’s book” is the furthest thing from your mind. That being said, that is exactly what’s being made. Releasing on the 1st of September, “B is for Boy” is a God of War children’s book which will see …
Read More »PS5’s upcoming line-up is “the best that we’ve ever seen in the history of PlayStation”
For the PlayStation 5, Sony appears to be doubling down on what made the PS4 so great: its games, with the console manufacturer calling its upcoming line-up “the best that we've ever seen in the history of PlayStation.”
Read More »The DualSense triggers will lock up when your weapon jams on PS5
PlayStation recently went live with its first global ad spot for the PS5, showcasing many of its unique selling points. Alongside this, the console manufacturer released a blog post, inviting developers to explain how they plan to take advantage of these new features. One of the most interesting uses will …
Read More »PlayStation’s first PS5 TV ad goes live
The PlayStation 5 is mere months away and while we don't yet know how much the console will cost – or exactly when it will release – Sony has officially begun marketing its next-generation console to the world with the ad “Play Has No Limits.” The live action advert focuses on …
Read More »The DualSense controller will have a 95% larger battery than the DS4
With the release of the PlayStation 4 back in 2013, Sony gave its DualShock controller a rather significant redesign. While many agree that it was an overall improvement, some claimed that the battery life on the controller was far too short. It appears as though Sony will be rectifying this …
Read More »New perma-death difficulty comes to The Last of Us Part II
When the original The Last of Us first came out, the developers Naughty Dog opted to add a ‘Grounded Mode’ post-launch – significantly increasing the difficulty of the game. While the launch of its sequel saw no such difficulty, the developers are now not only bringing Grounded Mode to Part …
Read More »MTX and DLC made PlayStation more money than everything else
Sony recently released its fiscal report for the first Quarter of 2020 (April-July), bringing lots of new and interesting information. Alongside the fact that PlayStation had the best Quarter ever in its history when it comes to revenue, the console manufacturer also revealed that “add on content” made the company …
Read More »PlayStation has best Quarter ever, as 3/4 game sales are digital
PlayStation recently released its fiscal results for the first Quarter of 2020; between April and June. Despite the PlayStation 5 being on the horizon, Q1 2020 served as the best Quarter ever for the console manufacturer, with PlayStation bringing in over $5.6 Billion in revenue and $1.15 Billion in profit. …
Read More »Hitman 2 and Dead Cells join PS Now in August
Each month, PlayStation adds a number of new titles to its games subscription service PlayStation Now. The month of August appears to be a particularly strong month, as the lineup of 9 games include titles such as Hitman 2, Greedfall and Dead Cells. The full list of games joining PS …
Read More »DualShock 4 will work on PS5 but only with PS4 games
A PlayStation representative has come out to explain how PS5 compatibility with PS4 peripherals will work. Apparently, most peripherals will work on the upcoming console, but some will be limited to supported PS4 games. On the other hand, Xbox has announced today that all Xbox One controllers will work on all games on …
Read More »PlayStation State of Play announced for Thursday, 6th of August
Back in May, prior to PlayStation’s Future of Gaming PS5 event, rumours and leaks suggested that the console manufacturer would hold its next-gen event in June, with a followup Nintendo Direct-style State of Play in August. Sure enough, PlayStation has now announced a new 40-minute long State of Play for …
Read More »Sony patents technology similar to DLSS
Nvidia’s DLSS 2.0 has recently overtaken the conversation across the PC gaming sphere thanks to its excellent reconstructive techniques, saving on hardware resources and allowing games to look better, while running better. While Sony has used a similar technique via checkerboard rendering for many of its first-party titles, the console …
Read More »Leaked photos suggest PS5’s white plates might be hot swappable
When the PlayStation 5 console was first shown off, its primarily white, two-toned design saw mixed results from fans. While some appreciated its futuristic aesthetic, others expressed disappointment in the fact that it stands out too much. Though PlayStation has yet to reveal any new colour options, a new photo …
Read More »24K Gold PlayStation 5 announced
When the PlayStation 5 console was first shown off, its two-tone colour took fans by surprise, with some embracing the design, and others hoping for alternative colour options. While Sony has yet to officially announce new colours, one company is already advertising a 24K Gold PlayStation 5, which will set …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima is PS4’s fastest selling first-party original IP debut
Just over a week after launch, Ghost of Tsushima continues to exceed expectations. Previously we reported that the open-world PS4 exclusive saw stock shortages due to demand in Japan. Now, PlayStation has officially announced that Ghost of Tsushima had the PlayStation 4’s fastest selling first-party original IP debut, selling over …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima has biggest launch week of any first-party PS4 title in Japan
Recently we reported that Ghost of Tsushima was suffering from stock shortages in Japan due to the sheer amount of demand for the title in the country. Now, more specifics on the game’s success has been revealed, with Ghost of Tsushima officially scoring the biggest launch week of any first-party …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima over performs in Japan, leading to stock shortages
Ghost of Tsushima is one of PlayStation biggest titles for 2020. That being said, some expressed concern at how the open-world samurai title would perform in Japan, especially as the game was developed by a US-based studio. It would seem however that Ghost of Tsushima is exceeding expectations in the …
Read More »PlayStation 5 console may be limited to one-per-person
Though we recently reported that Sony is upping the number of PlayStation 5 consoles manufactured for launch from 6 to 10 million, it appears as though the console manufacturer may still be concerned about being able to meet the expected demand. Discovered on PlayStation’s website, fans may be limited to …
Read More »Sucker punch almost made a pirate game instead of Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima is the final major first-party game to release on the PlayStation 4. The open-world action-adventure title takes players to feudal Japan on a quest for revenge. While Ghost of Tsushima has received a great deal of attention thanks to its unique setting, things could have been very …
Read More »Geoff Keighley will show off PS5 DualSense controller today
Sony has made a lot of ambitious claims about the DualSense controller since its announcement a couple of months ago. However, we have yet to see the controller in action or get hands-on feedback from any users. That will be changing later today, as Geoff Keighley will showing it off …
Read More »The Uncharted movie finally begins filming
The movie adaptation of the popular first-party PlayStation franchise Uncharted has spent more than a decade in development hell. With more than six separate directors signing onto the project before ultimately leaving, and a litany of complete script rewrites, some fans wondered whether the film would ever see the light …
Read More »Sony is increasing PS5 production by roughly 50%
During the early days of the COVID-19 global pandemic, many companies announced that production of their goods and services would be negatively impacted. One of these affected companies was Sony, who claimed at the time that it would be unlikely to match demand for the next-gen console’s launch, come its …
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