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20 Oct

PlayStation 5 Backward Compatibility Will Not Support P.T.

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Despite previous reports to the contrary, Konami has confirmed that you will not be able to play P.T. on the PlayStation 5. In a statement to GamesRadar, Konami stated that P.T. will not be accessible on PS5 as “the content will not be available on the PS Store, so users won’t be able to re-download the content through the backwards compatibility feature to the PS5.” Eurogamer and other outlets previously speculated (we would go so far as to say “rightfully speculated”) that the ability to transfer PS4 game downloads to PS5 via the next-gen console’s backward compatibility program would likely mean…
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16 Oct

Xbox Boss Offers Cryptic Update on The Elder Scrolls 6 Coming to PlayStation 5

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In a fascinating interview with Kotaku, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer addressed what the long-term implications of Microsoft’s ZeniMax Media acquisition are and whether or not future major Bethesda games will be exclusive to Xbox platforms. Specifically, the interviewer asked, “Is it possible to recoup a $7.5 billion investment if you don’t sell Elder Scrolls VI on the PlayStation?” Spencer offered a quick response. “Yes,” Spencer said. “I don’t want to be flip about that. This deal was not done to take games away from another player base like that. Nowhere in the documentation that we put together was: ‘How…
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15 Oct

PlayStation 5 Voice Chat Recording Controversy Explained by Sony

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Yesterday’s PlayStation 4 8.00 system update not only resulted in numerous technical issues for PS4 users who were suddenly unable to access a variety of console features (including party invites) but panicked prospective PS5 users with the insinuation that Sony will be recording and storing their party chats. PS4 parties being recorded means about 99% of y’all are getting locked up pic.twitter.com/MatrDWW5w1— Sam 🌎☄️💕 ® (@SamjaySJ) October 14, 2020 For those who can’t see the above tweet, the notice on the 8.00 update states: “We want PlayStation Network to be fun for everyone, which is why we have a Community…
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14 Oct

PlayStation 5 Engineer Explains Why the Console is So Large

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In an interview with Nikkei Xtech, PlayStation 5 engineer Yasuhiro Ootori notes that the PS5’s surprising size can largely (pun intended) be attributed to the size of its fan and internal cooling system. Ootori (who many may recognize from his appearance in the recent PS5 teardown video) explains that the PS5’s 45mm thick fan actually draws in air from both sides of the console despite the fact that what Ootori describes as the “B” side of the console doesn’t actually feature the console’s chip or other notable heat-generating components. His hope is that this dual-intake design will help reduce the…
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09 Oct

How to Transfer PlayStation 4 Games to PS5

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Ahead of the PlayStation 5’s November 12 release date, Sony has finally revealed how you will transfer games and other data from the PS4 to the PS5. How to Play PS4 Discs with PS5 If you’re planning on playing PS4 discs with your PS5 (assuming that you’re using the standard PS5 and not the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition), then the process is as simple as following these steps provided by Sony: Insert the PS4 game disc. You may need to download an update.Select the game hub from your Games home.You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to…
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07 Oct

PlayStation Trophy System Changes Explained by Sony

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In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Toshimasa Aoki (Director of Product Management for Sony Interactive Entertainment) outlines some of the upcoming changes to the PlayStation Trophy system. “You’ve all heard that satisfying sound when a Trophy pops up on the corner of your screen,” Aoki says. “Trophies were first introduced on PlayStation 3, and have been an integral part of the PlayStation gaming experience. Today, we’re excited to announce we’re bringing some enhancements to the Trophy system.” The biggest change is that your PlayStation Trophy score’s range is going from “1-100” to “1-999.” This process will occur automatically when…
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07 Oct

PlayStation 5: How to Switch from Vertical to Horizontal

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Sony has released a somewhat surprising “teardown” video that sees Yasuhiro Ootori, VP of mechanical design at Sony Interactive Entertainment, completely disassemble the PS5 to show how its hardware and other basic functions work. While the video was clearly meant to serve as a fun little piece of “Did You Know?” entertainment, it actually does reveal a couple of potentially noteworthy things about the console. For instance, it seems that the process of converting a PS5 from horizontal to vertical will be a little more complicated than previously anticipated. Here’s a basic rundown of how to switch the PS5 from…
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06 Oct

PlayStation Now: New Games for October 2020 Revealed

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PlayStation Now is Sony’s cloud gaming subscription service, which is designed for fans of the PlayStation family’s huge gaming catalog. Not to be confused with the PlayStation Plus membership club (which has its own separate library of playable titles), PlayStation Now allows users to stream and/or download a vast number of PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 games on either their PS4, PC, or (soon) PS5. In terms of pricing, PlayStation has revealed that monthly membership is now $9.99, while quarterly membership is $24.99 and yearly membership is $59.99. For reference, monthly used to set you back $19.99 and yearly…
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06 Oct

PlayStation 5 Will Outsell PS4 In First Fiscal Year, Says Sony

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In an interview with Naver (via Gamesindustry.biz), Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan seemingly made a bold prediction when he stated that Sony believes the PS5 will “sell more in its first fiscal year than [we] sold in the first fiscal year at the time of [the] PS4 launch.” It’s worth reiterating that Ryan’s quote does come via a translation. While the translation appears to be reliable, this would hardly be the first time that even a reliable translation misses some subtlety that changes the meaning of a statement. It’s also been mentioned that it’s possible that Ryan was talking…
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25 Sep

Resident Evil Village Could Still Be Released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

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During a Tokyo Game Show presentation, Capcom producer Tsuyoshi Kanda noted that the team is looking into a way to bring Resident Evil Village to current-gen consoles as well as next-gen platforms. “While Resident Evil Village is being developed specifically for next-generation consoles and PC, we’re looking into delivering the experience on Xbox One and PS4 as well,” Kanda says. “We’re looking into it, but we can’t make any promises. However, we will do our best in creating a top-tier survival horror experience on current generation consoles.” This news comes as quite a shock. Not only was Resident Evil 8…
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21 Sep

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Pre-Order Stock Reportedly Significantly Lower

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A report by Eurogamer suggests that the reason you may have had a tough time securing a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition pre-order is that retailers are being promised significantly less stock of that model. The report cites information acquired by a “major UK retailer” which informed the publication that the PS5 stock they were allocated consisted of about 25% Digital Editions vs. 75% standard editions. Other sources noted that their stock ration was actually closer to 20% vs. 80%. While it’s noted that the exact figures can vary from location to location and retailer to retailer, the message seems clear…
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18 Sep

PlayStation Executive Explains Why There Is No PS5 “Series S”

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In an interview with AV Watch (as translated by VGC), Sony Interactive Entertainment’s CEO Jim Ryan suggested that he’s not convinced budget, lower-spec consoles such as the Xbox Series S will make it in the long run. “The first thing I would like to say is that I respect every competitor’s decision and their philosophies,” says Ryan. “One thing that can be said is that if you look at the history of the game business, creating a special low priced, reduced spec console is something that has not had great results in the past. We’ve considered that option and seen…
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18 Sep

Sony Says Adding New First-Party Games to PlayStation Now Isn’t “Sustainable”

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In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan noted that the PlayStation team does not currently intend to offer new game releases as a day one addition to their subscription services. “For us, having a catalogue of games is not something that defines a platform,” says Ryan. “Our pitch, as you’ve heard, is ‘new games, great games.’ We have had this conversation before — we are not going to go down the road of putting new releases titles into a subscription model. These games cost many millions of dollars, well over $100 million, to develop. We just…
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18 Sep

PlayStation 5 Will Not Be Backwards Compatible With PS3, PS2, and PS1 Games

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In an interview with Famitsu, as translated by Siliconera, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that the PS5 will not be natively backwards compatible with older PlayStation titles. “We keep in mind the engineering specialized for the PS5, as we produced the device,” says Ryan (via translation). “In the midst of that, the PS4 already has 100 million players; we thought they ought to want to play PS4 titles on the PS5 as well indeed, so we included compatibility with the PS4. While implementing that, we also focused our efforts on taking in the high-speed SSD and the new…
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16 Sep

PlayStation 5 Pre-Order: Where and How to Buy the Console

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Want to get a PlayStation 5? It’ll cost you $499 if you want the standard edition with a disc drive and $399 if you want the disc-less digital edition. If you want to be among the first gamers to play PS5 exclusives like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the Demon’s Souls remake, and Horizon Forbidden West, then you might be interested in pre-ordering the console. Luckily, you will be able to do so very soon. PlayStation has confirmed that “PS5 pre-orders will be available starting as early as tomorrow at select retailers,” but did not name…
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15 Sep

PlayStation 5 Launch Shortage Likely As Sony Reportedly Cuts Production Estimates

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A report by Bloomberg suggests that Sony has lowered its PlayStation 5 production estimates for the upcoming fiscal year by as much as 4 million units. It seems that the problem simply comes down to manufacturing issues. Specifically, the report cites production shortages for the PlayStation 5’s “custom-designed system-on-chip.” The report suggests that Sony attempted to boost production and hardware acquisition earlier in 2020 when they anticipated the logistical issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the company has just not been able to meet even their reduced targets. The report also notes that Sony currently intends to produce about…
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01 Sep

PlayStation Intends to Bring More First-Party Games to PC

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In a recent corporate report about the 2020 year (which is typically as thrilling as it sounds), Sony revealed that they intend to bring more PlayStation games to PC. “SIE aims to achieve robust revenue growth by accelerating the virtuous cycle that has been established for the PlayStation Platform,” reads a section of the report. “Targeted outcomes include growth in active users, stronger retention, and a shorter cash conversion cycle, from which expanded cash flow can be expected. We will explore expanding our 1st party titles to the PC platform, in order to promote further growth in our profitability.” That…
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31 Aug

PlayStation 5 Backward Compatibility Won’t Support PS3, PS2, or PS1 Games

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A post on the Ubisoft website (as spotted by Twitter user Nibel) suggests that the PS5 will only be directly backward compatible with PlayStation 4 games and won’t natively support games from other PlayStation generations. “As part of their next-gen UPGRADE PROCESS, PlayStation offer a number of features designed to help you move from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5,” says Ubisoft in response to a question about upgrading games from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 “Backwards compatibility will be available for supported PlayStation 4 titles, but will not be possible for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, or PlayStation games.” Ubisoft does…
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17 Aug

PlayStation Job Listing Hints at Next-Gen PSVR Headset

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A new job listing hints that Sony may be starting to develop new VR hardware which could be an eventual successor to PSVR. “Sony is one of the hottest companies in the VR market, and we are also focusing on next-generation VR development,” reads a Google translation of the job listing that was spotted by UploadVR. “The job of this job is to develop a mechanism for a VR head-mounted display with a view to five years from now, and there is the real pleasure of delivering unprecedented beautiful images and comfortable usability to customers.” While it’s pretty clear that…
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07 Aug

Hood: Outlaws & Legends Trailer Reveals PlayStation 5 Heist Game

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The recent PlayStation State of Play event featured the reveal trailer for a surprisingly intriguing Robin Hood PlayStation 5 (and PC) game called Hood: Outlaws & Legends. “Hood is not one person. It is an idea. A symbol to the people. A legend,” says game director Andrew Willans via the PlayStation Blog. “Because we are retelling a legend rather than being historically accurate, we have created our own version of Dark Ages Britain, a time when old-world myth and superstition compete with man-made power. In this time of feudal law, a powerful authority known as The State is trying to…
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