Western Digital is amping up its WD_Black Gaming SSD range this week. During today's Flash Perspective event, WD announced three new WD Black SSDs, including the new WD_Black SN750 SE and a pair of WD_Black D30 Game Drive SSDs for next-gen console storage expansion. We'll start off with the PC-focused …
Read More »Next-gen version of Fallen Order release date leaked
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was one of the biggest games of 2019, selling well over 10 million copies. The 3rd person action-adventure game received PS5 and Series X|S support shortly after the consoles’ launch, but a bespoke next-gen version was also promised to be coming – with a new …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto 5 ‘Expanded and Enhanced’ coming in November 2021
Last year as part of Sony's PS5 games showcase, Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto V for next-gen systems. Very little has been revealed since, but that changed last night, with the studio announcing that the new and improved version of the game will be available in November. On the 11th …
Read More »Watch Dogs: Legion will soon run at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X and PS5
Since launching late last year, Watch Dogs Legion has offered just one graphics mode on Xbox Series X/S and PS5, enabling 30FPS gameplay with ray-traced reflections. Soon, the game will be joining many other next-gen titles in offering a 60 frames per second mode. Watch Dogs: Legion Patch 4.5 is …
Read More »PlayStation officially announces black and red DualSense controllers
Ever since the PS5 was first revealed, some fans expressed their dislike for the black and white colour scheme adopted by the next-generation console. The DualSense also shared this look. Now, 6 months after its launch, Sony is finally releasing new DualSense colours. Making the announcement on its blog, PlayStation …
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits devs already working on next game
Kena: Bridge of Spirits served as one of the biggest surprise titles at the PS5 reveal event last year. Developed by Ember Labs, the studio’s debut game is set to release on the 24th of August. Despite this, it appears as though the studio is already working on its sophomore …
Read More »Sony has over 25 first-party games in development
Six months after the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony has already released a number of very well received games, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, and most recently, Returnal. This is just the tip of the iceberg however, as the console manufacturer reportedly has 25 first-party games in development …
Read More »Sony may finally be making a black DualSense controller
When the PS5 was first revealed, one of the most controversial aspects to the console was its colour scheme, which adopted a black and white two-tone look. The DualSense controller shared a similar colour scheme. Some fans liked the look, while others did not. For the latter group, it would …
Read More »Sony warns PS5 shortage likely to continue in 2022
If you were hoping to have an easier time getting hold of a PS5 later this year, then you may be out of luck. During Sony's recent company earnings report, the company confirmed that it expects PS5 shortages to continue through the rest of this year, and supply may continue …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Intergrade is exclusive to PS5 for ‘at least 6 months’
Final Fantasy VII Remake was one of the biggest PS4 exclusives of 2020. At the time, it was believed that the game would come to Xbox and PC one year after its initial April 2020 launch – but that was not the case. Now, it has been announced that the …
Read More »Sony reportedly planning PS5 Slim based on 6nm APU
The new generation of gaming consoles has only just begun but as always, both console makers are already preparing for the future. This week, supply chain sources claim that Sony is already planning its PS5 refresh, which will move to a 6nm APU. Citing supply chain sources, DigiTimes reports that …
Read More »CDPR is collaborating with modders for The Witcher 3’s next-gen patch
CD Projekt Red previously confirmed that The Witcher 3 would be getting a free upgrade to take advantage of the latest generation of console hardware. Since then however, the company has been rife with controversy, following the less than stellar launch of Cyberpunk 2077. While the team continues to fix …
Read More »Remnant: From the Ashes to get free next-gen patch
Unlike the start of the previous generation, where game publishers were trigger happy when it came to reselling older titles at a higher resolution or framerate, this generation has seen a shift toward free next-gen upgrades (with some exceptions). The latest game to get a free next gen patch is …
Read More »Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition comes to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 next month
Today, Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition begins rolling out on PC, with totally reworked graphical features and ray-tracing effects. Next month, the Enhanced Edition update will also be coming to the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 consoles. On the console side, the Enhanced Edition will offer ray-tracing on consoles for …
Read More »Mass Effect Remaster has 120fps mode on Xbox but not PlayStation
It’s no secret that Microsoft has put a great deal of work and effort into making backwards compatibility as seamless as possible on Xbox. While Sony has also allowed for backwards compatibility on PS5, its implementation is much less robust. As such, playing the upcoming Mass Effect Legendary Edition on …
Read More »SCUF announces that it is working on a PS5 controller
While each console manufacturer makes 1st party controllers which it deems to be the perfect balance between cost and functionality, 3rd party offerings are able to get much more creative with its designs and features. One of the most well known 3rd party manufacturers, SCUF, has now announced that it …
Read More »Subnautica to receive free next-gen upgrade
Subnautica is a much loved open-world survival game first released in early access all the way back in 2014, before later coming to consoles at the tail end of 2018. With its sequel, Subnautica: Below Zero set to release in just over two weeks time, the developers have revealed that …
Read More »Among Us is coming to PlayStation with an exclusive skin
Though it may be past its zeitgeist, Among Us is still one of the most popular games around currently. The multiplayer social dedication game has now been announced to be coming to PlayStation consoles – and will arrive with a unique PlayStation themed skin. At last night’s State of Play …
Read More »Battlefield V is free on PlayStation Plus in May
Each month, Sony offers a number of titles for free to all of those who are subscribed to its PlayStation Plus service. For the Month of May, subscribers can get their hands on Battlefield V, the next-gen version of Wreckfest and more. Beginning on the 4th of May, PS Plus …
Read More »Sony has sold 7.8 million PS5 consoles so far
Sony just released its quarterly earnings report, giving us a look at how well PlayStation has sold during its first full quarter on the market. At this point, Sony has sold 7.8 million PlayStation 5 consoles, boosting gaming revenues to new heights. By the end of 2020, Sony had sold …
Read More »PS5 exclusive Godfall may be coming to last-gen
Godfall was the first game to be announced exclusively for the PlayStation 5. Positioned as the first true next-gen game, the ‘looter-slasher’ received a lukewarm reception – though it was technically impressive in a number of ways. Despite its marketing, it would appear that the game can run well enough …
Read More »Native PS5 and Series X versions of Warzone are on their way
When Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War launched late last year, it offered a native next-gen version, which took advantage of many of the new consoles’ enhancements including 120fps support, FOV sliders and much more. Activision’s arguably more popular Call of Duty game, Warzone, did not receive such treatment. …
Read More »Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gets new gameplay trailer and State of Play stream
PlayStation's State of Play stream will return later this week with another episode. This time around, Insomniac Games will be in the spotlight once again, with its second major PlayStation 5 exclusive, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The next Ratchet & Clank game has been a major part of the …
Read More »Sony patents AI that can play games for you
In the lead up to the PS5 launch, Sony patented a bunch of new AI-driven gaming tech, mostly driven around providing tips and walkthroughs during gameplay. Now, another patent has surfaced, this time for an AI feature that could take control and play a game for you. The patent, first …
Read More »PlayStation announces partnership for new multiplayer IP
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 …
Read More »The PS5 will reportedly have “more dedicated software than ever before”
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 …
Read More »Returnal will reportedly run at 4K60fps with ray-tracing on
Many titles released on the new generation of consoles have come with multiple graphics options, allowing players to prioritise certain aspects to the games. It would appear as though the upcoming PS5 exclusive Returnal may not need such options, as the game will reportedly run at 4K 60fps with ray-tracing …
Read More »DualSense update greatly improves haptics on PS4 games
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 …
Read More »Resident Evil Village comes with badly implemented gyro controls
Adding gyro controls to video games has become more of a common practice in recent years, bringing an added layer of precision and control to movement and aiming. Following the recent limited PlayStation demo, Resident Evil Village was discovered to offer gyro controls – however the implementation is unfortunately not …
Read More »The PS5’s first major software update has been announced
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 …
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