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Black Myth: Wukong Moves to UE5; Gameplay Remains Impressive

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.

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Paul Musiolik

August 21, 2021

Black Myth: Wukong Moves to UE5; Gameplay Remains Impressive
PS1 Games on Xbox Series X and S in 4K and 60 FPS

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.

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Hubert Sledziewski

August 18, 2021

PS1 Games on Xbox Series X and S in 4K and 60 FPS
Xbox Series X Test Update Introduces 4K Interface

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.

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Paul Musiolik

August 17, 2021

Xbox Series X Test Update Introduces 4K Interface
Even Microsoft Laughs at the Name Xbox Series X

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.

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Arkadiusz Strzala

August 13, 2021

Even Microsoft Laughs at the Name Xbox Series X
First Impressions From Xbox's Night Mode

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.

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Arkadiusz Strzala

August 9, 2021

First Impressions From Xbox's Night Mode
SSDs Tested in PS5; No Major Differences in Performance Found

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.

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Paul Musiolik

August 8, 2021

SSDs Tested in PS5; No Major Differences in Performance Found
PS5 Broke Even and Started to Turn Profit for Sony

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.

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Martin Nothing

August 5, 2021

PS5 Broke Even and Started to Turn Profit for Sony
Sony Boasts Impressive Results for PS4, PS5 and PS Plus

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.

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Adrian Werner

August 4, 2021

Sony Boasts Impressive Results for PS4, PS5 and PS Plus
WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5

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.

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Paul Musiolik

July 31, 2021

WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5
PS5 Will Support Internal SSDs; Sony Tests New Firmware

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.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 29, 2021

PS5 Will Support Internal SSDs; Sony Tests New Firmware
PS5 is Sony's Fastest-selling Console; Decent Results for Exclusives

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.

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Hubert Sledziewski

July 28, 2021

PS5 is Sony's Fastest-selling Console; Decent Results for Exclusives
Xbox Series X/S are the Fastest-selling Consoles in Microsoft's History

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.

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Ignacy Ziarkiewicz

July 28, 2021

Xbox Series X/S are the Fastest-selling Consoles in Microsoft's History
SIE Worldwide Studios Ex-CEO: Industry Consolidation is Killing Game Diversity

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.

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Michael Kulakowski

July 27, 2021

SIE Worldwide Studios Ex-CEO: Industry Consolidation is Killing Game Diversity
Sony „Slimmed Down” PlayStation 5 Digital

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.

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Michael Kulakowski

July 20, 2021

Sony „Slimmed Down” PlayStation 5 Digital
God of War Creator Criticizes PS5 Pricing and Explains the Problem

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.

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Ignacy Ziarkiewicz

July 15, 2021

God of War Creator Criticizes PS5 Pricing and Explains the Problem
Phil Spencer Praises PS5's DualSense and Thinks About Upgrades to Xbox Controller

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.

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Michael Kulakowski

July 14, 2021

Phil Spencer Praises PS5's DualSense and Thinks About Upgrades to Xbox Controller
Xbox Bosses: „Games are What Matters, Not Business Models”

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.

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Hubert Sledziewski

July 13, 2021

Xbox Bosses: „Games are What Matters, Not Business Models”
PS5 Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 Improves Performance

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.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 8, 2021

PS5 Firmware 21.01-03.21.00 Improves Performance
Dark Souls 3 Finally in 60 fps on Xbox Series X/S Thanks to FPS Boost

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.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 8, 2021

Dark Souls 3 Finally in 60 fps on Xbox Series X/S Thanks to FPS Boost
Microsoft Wants Prettier Games With More FPS, Hires AI Specialist for the Job

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.

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Michal Ciezadlik

July 7, 2021

Microsoft Wants Prettier Games With More FPS, Hires AI Specialist for the Job