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Red Dead Redemption Port Taking Heavy Flak; Gamers and Experts Expected Something Different

Red Dead Redemption Port Taking Heavy Flak; Gamers and Experts Expected Something Different

The recent announcement of Red Dead Redemption ports has severely disappointed gamers and experts. Some outright urge people not to buy this thirteen-year-old game, which is likely to cost around $50.

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Maciej Gaffke

August 8, 2023

Red Dead Redemption Port Taking Heavy Flak; Gamers and Experts Expected Something Different
PS Plus for July 2023: New Games Coming Today

PS Plus for July 2023: New Games Coming Today

We know what time PS Plus Essential subscribers should get access to new titles. We also learned how much space players need to prepare on the disk.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 4, 2023

PS Plus for July 2023: New Games Coming Today
Time for PS4's Funeral; Sony Ends Production

Time for PS4's Funeral; Sony Ends Production

The PS4's life is slowly coming to an end. This is evidenced by the fact that Sony has not provided the recent sales figures for the console. Nevertheless, the final result is still very impressive.

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Krzysiek Kalwasinski

August 11, 2022

Time for PS4's Funeral; Sony Ends Production
Sony Knows When It's Done With PS4 Games

Sony Knows When It's Done With PS4 Games

We know when Sony will ditch the PS4 altogether. The Japanese company's previous console doesn't have too many years of life ahead of it.

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Przemyslaw Dygas

May 27, 2022

Sony Knows When It's Done With PS4 Games
Sony Promises to Significantly Ramp Up PS5 Production

Sony Promises to Significantly Ramp Up PS5 Production

PlayStation makers announce a 56% increase in PS5 production in their fiscal year summary. They're not worried about the decline in PS Plus subscribers.

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Sonia Selerska

May 11, 2022

Sony Promises to Significantly Ramp Up PS5 Production
GTA V Better on PS5 Than on PC; Digital Foundry Analyzes Next-gen Version

GTA V Better on PS5 Than on PC; Digital Foundry Analyzes Next-gen Version

Grand Theft Auto V is now available on next-gen consoles, as well as a refreshed version on PC. So how does the PlayStation 5 version compare to the PS4, and why does it annoy PC gamers?

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Patrick Kubiak

March 19, 2022

GTA V Better on PS5 Than on PC; Digital Foundry Analyzes Next-gen Version
PS4 Firmware 9.0 Cracked; PS5's Security May be Compromised

PS4 Firmware 9.0 Cracked; PS5's Security May be Compromised

An exploit has been released for version 9.0 of the PS4, enabling users to install their own software on the console - including pirated games. It should also work on PS5, but due to lack of hardware for testing, the crackers are unable to verify this.

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Michael Zegar

December 14, 2021

PS4 Firmware 9.0 Cracked; PS5's Security May be Compromised
Here's Why PS5 Games Take Up Less Space Than PS4 Versions

Here's Why PS5 Games Take Up Less Space Than PS4 Versions

Some PlayStation 5 games weigh up as much as 50% less than the PS4 versions. PS5's lead system designer has revealed the trick behind it.

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Michael Zegar

November 22, 2021

Here's Why PS5 Games Take Up Less Space Than PS4 Versions
Youtuber Stacks Broken PS4s Demanding Right to Repair

Youtuber Stacks Broken PS4s Demanding Right to Repair

An American youtuber stacked a tower of forty-two PlayStation 4 consoles to draw attention to the serious problem of not having the right to repair electronic devices.

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Miriam Moszczynska

October 7, 2021

Youtuber Stacks Broken PS4s Demanding Right to Repair
You Can Now Run Games on PS4 With Dead CMOS Battery

You Can Now Run Games on PS4 With Dead CMOS Battery

The CBOMB issue related to the CMOS battery on the PS4 may have become a memory now. The console with updated firmware enables us to run games even with the wrong date set.

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Arkadiusz Strzala

September 22, 2021

You Can Now Run Games on PS4 With Dead CMOS Battery
Firmware 9.0 Enables Us to Browse PS5 Trophies on PS4

Firmware 9.0 Enables Us to Browse PS5 Trophies on PS4

PlayStation 4 has received system update 9.0, which adds a highly anticipated feature. Starting today, you can view trophies from PS5 on PS4.

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Hubert Sledziewski

September 15, 2021

Firmware 9.0 Enables Us to Browse PS5 Trophies on PS4
PS4 Firmware 9.0 Adds Option to Browse Trophies From PS5 Games

PS4 Firmware 9.0 Adds Option to Browse Trophies From PS5 Games

Sony has released a test firmware update to version 9.0 on PS4, which enables us to preview trophies from games released on PS5.

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Paul Musiolik

July 31, 2021

PS4 Firmware 9.0 Adds Option to Browse Trophies From PS5 Games
PS4 Firmware 8.52 Available for Download

PS4 Firmware 8.52 Available for Download

Firmware update numbered 8.52 has been released for the PlayStation 4 console. Owners of the aforementioned hardware did not receive much, but the fact that Sony continues to support it is encouraging.

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June 22, 2021

PS4 Firmware 8.52 Available for Download
Free PS4 Theme From Days Gone Devs Available

Free PS4 Theme From Days Gone Devs Available

PlayStation 4 owners can now download a dynamic theme inspired by Days Gone for free. The gift from the team at Bend Studio can be picked up only today.

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Jacob Blazewicz

April 26, 2021

Free PS4 Theme From Days Gone Devs Available
PS4 Update Lets You Share Games With PS5

PS4 Update Lets You Share Games With PS5

PlayStation 4 software update 8.50 is now available for download. Along with adding some new features, Sony has taken away users' access to the Communities tab.

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Hubert Sledziewski

April 15, 2021

PS4 Update Lets You Share Games With PS5
Without CMOS PS4 Blocks Access to Games; Internet Investigates

Without CMOS PS4 Blocks Access to Games; Internet Investigates

Internet user known as Forest has confirmed rumors of a problem with the PlayStation 4 console's CMOS battery. It seems that after it fails, the PS4 really does block access to all games, even those on disc.

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Jacob Blazewicz

April 12, 2021

Without CMOS PS4 Blocks Access to Games; Internet Investigates
PS4 Won't Launch Games if Internal Battery Dies

PS4 Won't Launch Games if Internal Battery Dies

A clock error can render the PS4 nearly useless. All it takes for this to occur is for the console's internal battery to die, effectively rendering it incapable of running games.

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Arkadiusz Strzala

March 25, 2021

PS4 Won't Launch Games if Internal Battery Dies
PS4 Beta Update 8.5 Patch Removes Communities From Menu

PS4 Beta Update 8.5 Patch Removes Communities From Menu

The PS4 system update 8.5 has been released aa open beta. Those who have received the code from Sony can share it with others. What changes does the new firmware introduce?

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Paul Musiolik

March 4, 2021

PS4 Beta Update 8.5 Patch Removes Communities From Menu
Sony Ends Production of Most PS4 Models

Sony Ends Production of Most PS4 Models

Sony has discontinued several PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro models. Only the basic version of the Japanese 8th-gen console will remain on sale.

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Bart Swiatek

January 5, 2021

Sony Ends Production of Most PS4 Models
Cross-gen Games will be Developed for Several More Years

Cross-gen Games will be Developed for Several More Years

A lot of water may pass under the gaming bridge before developers stop supporting PlayStation 4. Sony Interactive Entertainment's vice president has admitted that the company actively encourages the development of games for both generations of consoles.

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Paul Musiolik

November 11, 2020

Cross-gen Games will be Developed for Several More Years