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Xbox's Phil Spencer: What Counts is Player Engagement, Not Game Sales
Phil Spencer, the head of the Xbox brand, was recently a guest on the Unlocked podcast hosted by IGN. During the conversation, Spencer talked about, among other things, the lessons Microsoft has learned from the Xbox One era, and what the future may hold for the platform and the Xbox Game Studios family.
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Milosz Szubert
June 30, 2021
Sony Wants More Games With Cross-play
Jim Ryan, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, wants cross-play features in more games released on PlayStation consoles.
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Hubert Sledziewski
June 21, 2021
Metro Exodus 60 FPS Patch and Improved Ray Tracing on Xbox Series X/S Now Available
Deep Silver has rushed its Metro Exodus upgrade for Xbox Series X/S consoles a bit. As a result, the next-gen update to the game (including improved ray tracing) is now available for download on Microsoft's platforms.
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Jacob Blazewicz
June 17, 2021
Xbox One Will Run Next-gen Games Through Streaming
Will it be possible to run games from the Xbox Series X/S on the Xbox One? Of course not, but Microsoft plans to change that with its Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
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Jacob Blazewicz
June 16, 2021
PS5 System Update Solves DualSense Battery Problem
PlayStation 5 and the DualSense controller got a software update. The list of changes introduced by Sony is short, but the update should positively affect the experience of owners of the company's latest console.
hardware & software
Patrick Kubiak
June 10, 2021
Sony Said to be Working on New PS5 Revision; Console is to Break Even Soon
There are many indications that a new PlayStation 5 model is about to hit the market. Last month, Sony filed a patent that may suggest that an improved revision of the console is already in the pipeline.
hardware & software
Michal Ciezadlik
May 28, 2021
Unreal Engine 5 in Early Access; Feature Presentation
Epic Games has released a video showing off the capabilities of the Unreal Engine 5 technology. At the same time, its developers have confirmed that an early and trial version of the technology is now available to game, animation, and film makers worldwide.
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Michael Kulakowski
May 26, 2021
PS Plus is Expanding, Sony Will Invest More in Services
PS Plus service has reached 47 million active users. Sony intends to invest even more in the development of its network.
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Paul Musiolik
May 26, 2021
PS5 Sales Exceed Xbox Series X/S in Q1, Analysts Claims
According to data from independent analytics group Ampere Analysis, the PlayStation 5 sold more than twice as well as the Xbox Series X/S in the first quarter of this year. However, both of these platforms were clearly beaten by the Nintendo Switch.
hardware & software
Milosz Szubert
May 21, 2021
PS5's DualSense Will Get Two New Color Variations
The requests of gamers around the world have apparently been heard. The DualSense controller known from PlayStation 5 will receive new alternative color variants. What versions will join the standard white model?
hardware & software
Martin Nothing
May 13, 2021
Over 25 PS5 Exclusives Planned; Sony Invests in New IPs
More than 25 games for PlayStation 5, including plenty of new IPs. That's what Sony Interactive Entertainment's plans look like according to Hermen Hulst.
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Jacob Blazewicz
May 12, 2021
PS5 Will Be Hard to Buy Even in 2022
PlayStation 5 is still hard to buy even though it's been more than six months since its release. New predictions have emerged that Sony won't be able to meet demand for the PS5 in 2022 either.
hardware & software
Konrad Sarzynski
May 11, 2021
Xboxes Bring Losses, so Microsoft Won't Cut Margin From Game Sales
During the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple, a Microsoft representative admitted that the company does not make money on Xbox consoles. Profits are generated by paid services, games and add-ons, so there's no expectation that the Redmond giant will give up its 30 percent profit margin on Microsoft Store.
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Hubert Sledziewski
May 6, 2021
PS5 May Get Cheaper CPU and New Design in 2022
The previous generation of consoles set a new trend with refreshed versions of hardware and the current generation may continue it. However, no one expected that a new version of the PlayStation 5 with a cheaper AMD processor could go into production so soon.
hardware & software
Martin Nothing
May 6, 2021
Discord Coming to PS5, Sony Invests in App's Stocks
Discord and Sony are teaming up. The popular messenger is to be integrated with PlayStation Network, making it easier for gamers to communicate. Sony has acquired Discord's shares, but the company will remain independent.
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Konrad Sarzynski
May 4, 2021
PS5 Shortages Until 2022; Sony Considered Redesign
PlayStation 5 shortages will continue for a long time to come. Sony's Hiroki Totoki confirmed in an investor call that there's no chance of a drastic increase in shipments this fiscal year, even after the company considered redesigning the console.
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Jacob Blazewicz
April 28, 2021
Xbox is Doing Great - Microsoft Boasts Financial Results
Microsoft's financial report showed great results for its Xbox division. It reported big increases in revenue from console, game and service sales.
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Adrian Werner
April 28, 2021
PS5 Sells Better Than Sony Anticipated
Sony has released another financial report, which includes information on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 console sales.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
April 28, 2021
New PS5 Firmware Update Said to Boost Console Performance
Sony has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 5, numbered 21.01-03.10.00. It weighs in at just over 900 MB and its main purpose is to improve the console's performance.
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Milosz Szubert
April 27, 2021
„We Need More Game Demos!” - Gamers Respond to Garvin's Recent Argument
Demo versions of games on consoles are not something common these days. Especially in the case of PS5, where in the entire PS Store we can find only 3 titles offering free demos. In a discussion on forums we can hear voices that owners of Sony's new console want more demos.
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Michal Ciezadlik
April 20, 2021