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Black Myth: Wukong Moves to UE5; Gameplay Remains Impressive
Black Myth: Wukong has been moved to Unreal Engine 5, which will increase the visuals quality. The latest video presenting the gameplay once again impresses.
video games
Paul Musiolik
August 21, 2021
PS1 Games on Xbox Series X and S in 4K and 60 FPS
The creators of the Modern Vintage Gamer channel on YouTube have used the Xbox Series S console to emulate the first PlayStation. Thanks to the properties of the software and the power of the new hardware, the games run at 4K and 60 fps.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
August 18, 2021
Xbox Series X Test Update Introduces 4K Interface
Xbox Series X has received a test system update. Alpha Skip 2109.210813-2200 adds support for high-resolution interface.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
August 17, 2021
Even Microsoft Laughs at the Name Xbox Series X
Microsoft has some distance from its own branding and naming. A slightly belated, but recently published original meme regarding the Xbox Series X console is proof of that.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
August 13, 2021
First Impressions From Xbox's Night Mode
Microsoft is testing Night Mode on the Xbox console. This mode introduces changes in image color taking care of player health at night. A treat also for those who like the color orange.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
August 9, 2021
SSDs Tested in PS5; No Major Differences in Performance Found
Digital Foundry tested the performance of SSDs in PlayStation 5 in PS4 and PS5 games, as well as transferring data between the internal and test drives.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
August 8, 2021
PS5 Broke Even and Started to Turn Profit for Sony
Sony has confirmed that the standard version of PlayStation 5 broke even. So the Japanese company has reasons to be happy.
hardware & software
Martin Nothing
August 5, 2021
Sony Boasts Impressive Results for PS4, PS5 and PS Plus
Sony has disclosed updated sales figures for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, as well as the number of PS Plus subscribers.
video games
Adrian Werner
August 4, 2021
WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5
Western Digital has confirmed that its WD_BLACK SN850 SSD with heatsink is fully compatible with the PS5 after the recent console firmware update.
hardware & software
Paul Musiolik
July 31, 2021
PS5 Will Support Internal SSDs; Sony Tests New Firmware
PlayStation 5 will finally enable us to add an internal SSD. For now, it's only in beta of the console's new update, but Sony has already revealed what models we should be looking for.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
July 29, 2021
PS5 is Sony's Fastest-selling Console; Decent Results for Exclusives
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shown off the sales figures for the PlayStation 5 console. We've also learned how some of the games available on PS5 are faring, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
July 28, 2021
Xbox Series X/S are the Fastest-selling Consoles in Microsoft's History
Xbox Series X/S consoles have been selling very well since their launch last year, with an estimated 6.5 million units purchased to date.
hardware & software
Ignacy Ziarkiewicz
July 28, 2021
SIE Worldwide Studios Ex-CEO: Industry Consolidation is Killing Game Diversity
Shawn Layden, formerly one of the key figures in the decision-making process for Sony Interactive Entertainment, expressed his concern over the recent consolidation in the digital entertainment industry. According to Layden, the merger of development studios and major companies is a threat to game diversity and will hinder the further growth of interest in gaming platforms.
video games
Michael Kulakowski
July 27, 2021
Sony „Slimmed Down” PlayStation 5 Digital
Documentation available on the web indicates that Sony will begin shipping a new version of the PlayStation 5 Digital console to stores at the end of this month. The changes made by the manufacturer are minimal, but have translated into reduced weight.
hardware & software
Michael Kulakowski
July 20, 2021
God of War Creator Criticizes PS5 Pricing and Explains the Problem
Cory Balrog, the director responsible for the latest installments of the God of War series, claimed on Twitter that PS5 prices are too high and should vary by region.
video games
Ignacy Ziarkiewicz
July 15, 2021
Phil Spencer Praises PS5's DualSense and Thinks About Upgrades to Xbox Controller
Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's gaming division, spoke positively on PlayStation 5's controller, and hinted that he's not ruling out a new version of the Xbox Series X|S gamepad in the future that would take advantage of the competition's ideas.
hardware & software
Michael Kulakowski
July 14, 2021
Xbox Bosses: „Games are What Matters, Not Business Models”
Xbox brand chief Phil Spencer and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty have given an extensive interview to the Guardian. The men admitted that they intend to take risks when developing future games, including single-player productions, not all of which are to be supported long after release.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
July 13, 2021
PS5 Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 Improves Performance
Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 for PlayStation 5 is now available for download. The new update focuses on improving the performance of the console.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
July 8, 2021
Dark Souls 3 Finally in 60 fps on Xbox Series X/S Thanks to FPS Boost
Dark Souls III is the next game to receive FPS Boost support on the Series X/S Xboxes. Thanks to this, the last installment of the iconic trilogy finally enables us to play at 60 fps on Microsoft consoles.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
July 8, 2021
Microsoft Wants Prettier Games With More FPS, Hires AI Specialist for the Job
Microsoft intends to bring upscaling technology to Xbox Series X|S consoles. New software employees are being sought for this purpose.
hardware & software
Michal Ciezadlik
July 7, 2021