Nvidia’s upcoming graphics cards are expected to be ridiculously powerful. That could spell trouble for the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X. Inflated component costs could make next-gen consoles too expensive – and PC gaming even more attractive. Sony and Microsoft are all set to launch their PlayStation 5 and Series X consoles by…
The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will have extra powerful SSDs. One developer showcases just how useful they’ll be. How innovative will next-gen really be? The next-generation discourse is full of SSD talk. Both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 have powerful solid-state drives, with the latter console making it a top-selling point.…
PlayStation Now subscriber numbers have doubled over the past 12 months. Sony’s subscription service is starting to catch up to Xbox Game Pass, which should be one of the Series X’s biggest selling points. If Sony wants to keep this going, they need to start putting more first-party IPs on PS Now. Xbox has long…
The near-flawless Xbox Series X marketing campaign took a hit this week as Microsoft squandered the trust of gamers. Microsoft’s next-gen Inside Xbox was nothing short of disastrous, amassing widespread criticism from disappointed fans. The misfire gives Sony an unexpected opportunity to pounce and secure the upper hand in the next-gen tussle between the PlayStation…
PlayStation has announced the new Play At Home Initiative to encourage people to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic. Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey will be available for free beginning tomorrow. Sony has also set up a $10 million fund to aid independent developers affected by the pandemic. PlayStation announced today that Uncharted:…
Godfall is a PlayStation 5 console exclusive, which could alienate a massive player base. Microsoft’s plan is the opposite: no next-gen launch exclusives. This makes Xbox more of a player-friendly console, no question. Godfall is one of the only next-generation titles we have details on. It’s a looter game with Monster Hunter-esque combat and will…
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a surge in internet activity. To manage the increased demand, Sony is throttling PlayStation downloads. Users may experience slower or delayed downloads, but gameplay won’t be affected. Is there a chunky patch you’ve been meaning to download? Or maybe you’ve just picked up Doom Eternal and are eager to get…
Sony is sticking to a developer-friendly approach with the PlayStation 5. The innovative SSD is set to revolutionize how games are developed. Among the benefits to developers is the potential to reduce crunch. In keeping with a core philosophy established during the development on the PlayStation 4, the PlayStation 5 is very much a console…
Two new PlayStation 5 ‘leaks’ have surfaced online. The first gives the PS5 15.1 Teraflops and offers a glimpse at a supposed prototype of the console. The second leak is rather more cryptic, courtesy of a cooing dove and hints at 11.6 Teraflops. With still no word from Sony about the PlayStation 5, unverified and…
PlayStation unveiled a new Player Celebration event. Players can unlock rewards by reaching community goals. An exclusive PlayStation kit, including a real-life Platinum Trophy, is also up for grabs. With everyone and their uncle desperate for a morsel of PlayStation 5 news, Sony has instead unveiled a comparatively underwhelming new event. It’s isn’t the PS5…
