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Xbox Scarlett for Holidays 2020; Microsoft Launches Console Replacement Program
In several selected countries, Microsoft started offering an installment plan called Xbox All Access, designed for new Xbox One users, with the possibility of free hardware replacement on the next-generation console. Its terms and conditions confirm that Xbox Scarlett will debut in stores at the end of 2020.
hardware & software
Michael Kulakowski
October 28, 2019
New Assassin's Creed as a Launch Title for Next-gen Consoles?
According to the latest Ubisoft statements, in the next fiscal year, in addition to the already known productions, there will also be two unannounced AAA games that will be continuations to the studio's popular series. Both titles are to be adapted to next-gen consoles.
video games
Paul Wozniak
October 26, 2019
Xbox Scarlett Will Support Xbox One Controllers
James Shields confirmed the information about the compatibility of Xbox Scarlett with current generation controllers. This means that if you have any gamepad that works with Xbox One, you won't be forced to buy another one when you switch to the next-gen console.
hardware & software
Paul Wozniak
October 22, 2019
PS5 Devkit Photo and PSX, PS2, PS3 and PS4 Compatibility Rumors
One Twitter user who is behind the leak of The Last of Us 2's release date has informed fans not to sell their PSX, PS2, PS3 and PS4 games. This may suggest that the latest Sony console will be compatible with older versions. Additionally, a photo od PS5 devkit has been uploaded to the web.
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Paul Wozniak
October 19, 2019
Cyberpunk 2077 Dev on Microtransactions and Next-gen Consoles
GameSpot conducted an interview with John Mamais, head of the Krakow branch of CD Projekt RED, where approximately 1/3 of the content of Cyberpunk 2077 is being created. During the conversation, the topics of microtransactions, next-gen consoles and the pressure associated with working on the highly-anticipated game were discussed.
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Bart Swiatek
October 14, 2019
PS5 With 8-core CPU; Wireless PSVR2 Inbound?
Journalists from the Japanese magazine Famitsu have confirmed an important detail about PlayStation 5 specs. The console will be equipped with an 8-core and 16 thread AMD processor based on the Zen 2 architecture. We also learned when the official announcement will take place, which will reveal details of the specification and more.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
October 10, 2019
GTA 6 Very Likely to Become PS5 Launch Title
A 2018 leak, which revealed the specs of PlayStation 5, also revealed the list of launch titles (including exclusives) for the new Sony console and heralds the next version of the company's VR device. Among the games that will appear on PS5 is GTA VI.
video games
Paul Wozniak
October 9, 2019
PS5 Devkits - Rumors About Console's Appearance Were True
Reports from August about the unusual appearance of PlayStation 5 devkits have been confirmed, and we've also learned that the console will use 100GB discs and offer backward compatibility with PS4.
hardware & software
Adrian Werner
October 9, 2019
PlayStation 5 Officially Announced - Launch Date Revealed
Sony has officially announced the PS5 console. The device will have a number of new features, a modern gamepad with adaptive triggers, and will be available in stores in 2020.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
October 8, 2019
Sony Creates Its Own Version of Google Assistant on PlayStation
Sony is working on its own intelligent assistant. Information about Sony's new patent, PlayStation Assist voice alarm system, has appeared on the Internet. It is supposed to help us in difficult moments, proposing solutions to a given problem.
hardware & software
Agnes Adamus
September 30, 2019
Microsoft and Xbox Go Carbon Neutral
Microsoft joins the fight for a better future for our planet and becomes part of the „Playing for the Planet” initiative. In addition, the company announces the creation of the first consoles completely neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions.
hardware & software
Barth Faryna
September 24, 2019
PS5 Will Need Less Power; Sony Joins "Playing for the Planet”
Sony joins the fight for the future of our planet and becomes part of the „Playing for the Planet” initiative. Its aim is to take all possible actions to, among others, reduce the emission of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere through appropriate management of energy consumption.
hardware & software
Barth Faryna
September 23, 2019
PS5 Pro Will Debut Along Basic Version of PlayStation 5?
Japanese industry journalist Zenji Nishikawa suggests that the PS5 will launch in two variants - more efficient and less efficient. In the past, Nishikawa was the source of a confirmed leak of Nintendo Switch Lite.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
September 20, 2019
AMD Zen 2 Will Dramatically Reduce Development Time of PS5 Games
Tim Ash of BoxFrog Games believes that AMD Zen 2 processor that will power PlayStation 5 and Xbox Scarlett are a major step forward and will dramatically reduce game development time.
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Konrad Serafinski
September 1, 2019
PES for PS5 and Xbox Scarlett Will be Powered by New Engine
Kei Matsuda from Konami confirmed in a press interview that the PS5 and Xbox editions of the Scarlett Pro Evolution Soccer series will be based on a new graphics engine. Editions for existing consoles will use the FOX Engine.
video games
Bart Swiatek
August 28, 2019
PS5 Renders Look Breathtaking
LetsGoDigital, the first website to publish the patent notice presenting the appearance of the developer version of PlayStation 5, has prepared a 3D model of the device. We have to say it looks really good.
hardware & software
Conrad Hazi
August 23, 2019
Sony's New Patent Reveals the Appearance of PS5? [Updated]
An infographic included in Sony's new patent, showing the potential appearance of the upcoming PlayStation 5 console, has been published on the web. This is probably not the final design of the device, but it shows the overall concept adopted by the manufacturer.
hardware & software
Conrad Hazi
August 22, 2019
PS5 May be Announced in 6 Months; Ghost of Tsushima on Next-gen?
Summary of the email content that is reportedly being sent by Sony to its marketing partners has appeared on the web. The news suggests that the presentation of PlayStation 5 will take place on February 12, next year. One of the titles dedicated to the next-gen hardware would be Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch.
video games
Bart Swiatek
August 13, 2019
Xbox Scarlett Will Bet on Smooth Gameplay and Quick Loading
Talking to Gamespot, Phil Spencer, the Xbox brand manager, said that with next-gen consoles his company wanted to focus on gameplay smoothness and fast data loading. In his opinion, this is supposed to allow for a significant improvement in playability.
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Bart Swiatek
August 13, 2019
Microsft Follows Sony and Bets on Single Player Games
Microsoft's Phil Spencer said that the company would in the future put more emphasis on single-player games. This will be possible thanks to recent acquisitions of many teams specializing in this field.
video games
Adrian Werner
August 10, 2019