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Soapbox How PS5's Deep Dive Should Have Been Handled
Improving Sony's messaging
It’s always a pleasure to hear from system architect Mark Cerny, but yesterday’s PlayStation 5 deep dive was a mistake. I’ve already illustrated why it was misjudged in my reaction piece, but effectively I felt like Sony had the eyes and attention of its most rabid
News PS5 Should Bring an End to Disguised Loading Screens
No more boosting your buddy or crawling through cracks
We’ve all played a game where you’re frequently forced to squeeze through cracks in a wall or boost your buddy up a ledge. This form of game design can be found in dozens of titles, but Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and God of War are particularly egregious examples. While the PlayStation...
News PS5 SSD Represents 'Biggest Leap in My Career', Says The Last of Us 2 Co-Game Director
Gigantic strides in game design possible
While the Average Joes online have been bickering about PlayStation 5’s small teraflop disadvantage when compared to the Xbox Series X, developers have been quietly stressing how exciting Sony’s next-gen system really is. Kurt Margenau, the co-game director on The Last of Us: Part II, is one such industry...
News PS5 SSD Sounds Like a Beast, Sony First-Party to Take Advantage of it Most
More than double the Series X
Sony's PlayStation 5 presentation yesterday might have been incredibly dry, full of technical jargon that the vast majority watching didn't have a clue about. However, one of the few things you could really pick up on is how much of a game-changer the next-gen console's SSD truly is. It might only have 825GB of internal...
News Mega March Sale Marches Onto US PlayStation Store with a Ton of Discounted PS4 Games
Joining the party
Yesterday not only saw the arrival of fresh PlayStation 5 info, we also saw the start of the Mega March sale over on the European PS Store. Thankfully, the offer has now landed on the North American Store too, and it's typically stuffed with good deals on a wide variety of PS4 titles. Sony's MediEvil PS4 revival has had
News Fans Show Displeasure at Disappointing Road to PS5 Reveal
A non-event
Seven years ago, Sony put Mark Cerny up on stage to talk about the road to the PlayStation 4. It was a fascinating presentation that delved into the nitty gritty of designing the company’s uber-popular platform – the only difference is that it was publicly published several weeks after the full official reveal of the system itself...
News Microsoft Responds to PS5 Deep Dive with Confidence in 2020 Launch for Xbox Series X
Cut the turkey
Update: And just as quickly as this story got out, Geoff Keighley is here to debunk it. He says on Twitter: "Sources tell me the Xbox Series X release date is unchanged and still "Holiday 2020." There is no announcement today about a release date." We don't know how this update to the website managed to get out all of a sudden,...
News PS5's 3D Audio Could Quietly Be a Game Changer
Surround sound
No one ever talks about audio when announcing new consoles, so it’s refreshing for Sony to place a huge spotlight on an oft-overlooked component. Those of you who’ve experienced sound on PlayStation VR will know what a huge game changer 3D audio can be, and it’s one of the core tenets of the PlayStation 5 courtesy of the Tempest...
Talking Point Did Sony's PS5 Deep Dive Live Up to the Hype?
PlayStation presents
The PlayStation 5 has arrived. Sony just lifted the lid off its next-generation console with a livestream that focused on the system architecture and what that means for the future of video games. Helmed by the console lead Mark Cerny, we got a good look at the 825GB solid-state drive and some more details on how many Teraflops...
Reaction PS5 Deep Dive Was As Expected, But Was Shockingly Misjudged
Are you Cerny?
Even if Sony’s big PlayStation 5 deep dive was exactly what the platform holder said it would be, it was not what rabid fans wanted to see. The manufacturer has been blue-balling gamers for months now, keeping the most intimate details of its next-gen device underwraps. It’s now pulled back the curtain
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's PS5 Deep Dive Reveal?
All the PS5 announcements
Sony has finally fully revealed the PlayStation 5 console to the world, debuting some of the new features which are set to change the gaming industry forever as well as talking up the specs which will define the next generation. It's shaping up to be a fantastic platform, but what did the Japanese giant actually announce at...
News PS5 Gets Rid of PS4 Game Installing and File Copying
As we know it
The PlayStation 5's custom SSD sounds seriously impressive. Not only does it apparently allow the console to eliminate load times, it also fundamentally changes how the system deals with data. During the PS5 deep dive with Mark Cerny, the soft-spoken host details how annoyances like game installations and update file copying will be...
News Here's How PS5 Handles Expanded Storage
External HDDs, NVMe drives to work with PS5
The PlayStation 5 comes packing an 825GB SSD, where you'll be able to store all your PS4 and PS5 games. However, with lots of big titles being the size they are these days, that's going to fill up pretty quickly. Will you be able to expand PS5's on-board storage? The answer is a definitive "yes", and...
News Fan Noise Shouldn't Be a Problem for PS5
Sony adopts a new system
The PlayStation 4 can get really loud. Chances are that if you're a regular user, you'll have heard your PS4's fans kick into gear at some point, and with older consoles, it can be especially noticeable. But dreaded fan noise may be a thing of the past when it comes to the PlayStation 5. During the PS5 deep dive with system...
News PS5 Backwards Compatibility Will Support 'Almost' All PS4 Games
No sign of PS3, PS2, or PSone
As part of its PlayStation 5 deep dive reveal, Sony reiterated that the next-gen console will support backwards compatibility with PlayStation 4 games. However, it doesn't sound like every single game released for the console will be supported at launch. As part of the presentation, system architect Mark Cerny stated...
News PS5 Comes with 825GB of Internal Storage on SSD
Save your games
While the PlayStation 4 initially came with a 500GB hard drive upon its launch back in 2013 and the PS4 Pro doubled that to 1TB, the PlayStation 5 will sit in between the two. The next-gen console will have a custom 825GB solid-state hard drive. What's important to note here is that SSDs are known to be far better than the standard...
News PS5 'Blindingly Fast' SSD Enables 'Instantaneous' Load Times
Blink and you'll miss it
"Blink and you'll miss it," says Mark Cerny, chief architect on the PlayStation 5. During the new developer-focused deep dive, Cerny broke down what could possibly end up being the system's biggest selling point outside of games: the custom SSD. Said SSD sounds seriously impressive. Without getting too technical, the...
News PS5 Has Less Teraflops Than Xbox Series X, Has 10.28 Teraflops of GPU Power
Box clever
The PlayStation 5 deep dive is happening right now but Eurogamer.net has already posted a full breakdown of the next-gen console's specifications. The standout detail is that the PS5 will come packaged with 10.28 Teraflops of GPU power. With the Xbox Series X coming in at 12 Teraflops, the Team in Green beats out Sony in this regard...
Rumour PS5 Deep Dive Video Is 52 Minutes Long
A full presentation
The incoming PlayStation 5 deep dive video -- which premieres on YouTube in just under two hours at the time of writing -- may be longer than we first thought. If you embed the video onto a site other than YouTube and hit play, you're greeted with a very brief look at the video's length before it snaps back to the premiere...
News PS5 Launch Still on Track for Holiday 2020, Despite Coronavirus
PlayStation 5's release date unaffected so far
Sony is still planning to release the PlayStation 5 at some point during Holiday 2020, despite coronavirus threatening to disrupt its plans. The news comes courtesy of BAAS Amsterdam, the organisation responsible for handling public relations for Sony Interactive Entertainment Benelux. Apparently, a...
News Twitter Isn't Too Happy About This Clip of The Last of Us 2 Gameplay
Bloody hellie
Yesterday, developer Naughty Dog posted what seemed like a pretty innocuous tweet about its upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, The Last of Us: Part II. In said tweet, the studio talks about Ellie's more agile gameplay, with the ability to reach more areas and overcome more obstacles than Joel in the first game. It's something we already...
News PS5 Is 'Awesome' and 'The Most Exciting Hardware in 20 Years'
High praise ahead of deep dive
Now that Sony has officially announced that we'll be getting PlayStation 5 information tomorrow (the 17th March at the time of writing), some juicy quotes are beginning to pop up online as the hype train leaves the station. On Twitter, id Software's lead engine programmer Billy Khan chimes in: "PS5 details will...
News Japanese PS Plus Members Got a Far Better Free Game Than Sonic Forces
How lucky!?
If you weren't too happy about getting Sonic Forces for free with your PlayStation Plus subscription this month, look away now. Those residing in Japan and southeast Asia have been given Monster Hunter: World as part of their membership throughout March and April, making us extremely jealous in the process. What's more, subscribers get...
Guide PS5 Deep Dive - What Time Is It?
New PS5 information incoming
What time is Sony's PS5 deep dive? The platform holder has just announced it will be revealing some new information about PlayStation 5. The platform holder has been quiet for a long time, but it now seems it's ready to divulge some fresh facts about its upcoming next-gen console. Below, we're going to give you all the...
Guide What PS5 Information to Expect from Sony's Deep Dive
All the PlayStation 5 announcements you should anticipate
Sony will provide a deep dive on the PlayStation 5 this week, and you can find dates, times, and details on where to watch through the link. This broadcast was originally intended to be a part of the Game Developers Conference, which was
News Video Game Engagement Up 75% Amidst Coronavirus Lockdowns
Beats out video streaming
Much of the world has been told to stay at home during these extremely uncertain times, and for many, video games are a welcome, temporary retreat from the worries of the current climate. Their ability to take your mind off of things, at least for a little bit, has never been more true than right now as Verizon claims that...
News EU PlayStation Store Mega March Sale Discounts Lots of PS4 Games
Grab the bargains
Sony's previous EU PlayStation Store sale waved goodbye mere hours ago, but that creates an opportunity for yet another bundle of discounts to entice you into spending some money. The Mega March sale is here, and while it doesn't contain quite as many appealing prices, we're sure you'll still be able to uncover a good deal or two...
News PS5 Deep Dive Announced, System Architecture and the Future of Games
Watch live at PlayStation Blog
Is this it, everyone? We think this is it. Sony has just shared word that it plans to "provide a deep dive into PS5’s system architecture, and how it will shape the future of games" tomorrow via a livestream on the PlayStation Blog. The event will be hosted by PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny. Tune in tomorrow,...
Random Kratos and Atreus Play Ball to Commemorate MLB The Show 20's Release
God tier
Father and son time typically involves some kind of sporting activity, and while Kratos and Atreus don’t exactly have the simplest paternal relationship, even they’re not opposed to quick game of baseball. This awesome God of War artwork posted by Sony Santa Monica to commemorate the release of MLB The Show 20 today depicts the Nordic...
News Sony Celebrates 15 Years of MLB The Show with Retrospective
At bat
MLB The Show 20 launches exclusively on the PlayStation 4 today, marking 15 years of baseball simulation from developer Sony San Diego. But how has the series evolved since its humble origins on the PlayStation 2? This celebratory retrospective trailer shows gameplay from every iteration thus far, leading up to the latest release. Home run!
News PlayStation Communities Smartphone App Has Been Shut Down
Feature now only accessible on PS4
We're pretty fortunate to have a PlayStation 4 Community that still sees some activity, but we wonder how many people interact with it on their phones? Not many, it would seem, as Sony has pulled the plug on the iOS and Android app dedicated to the PS4 feature. Presumably closed due to a lack of activity, the...
News Death Stranding Photo Mode All But Confirmed for PS4
More news next week
The recent PC release date announcement for Death Stranding brought with it confirmation of a Photo Mode. It had only been planned for the version coming to the personal computer in June, but after a bit of an outcry from the game's PlayStation 4 fanbase, the feature looks set to arrive on Sony's console. The community is...
News PS5 Update Was Originally Planned for GDC 2020
In the tub
We’ll get a deep dive on the PlayStation 5 from lead system architect Mark Cerny tomorrow, but what’s with the curious timing? Given that Microsoft revealed a ton of information about the Xbox Series X this week, many feel that Sony may be scrambling for a response. In fact, it’s
News Coronavirus Puts a Stop to Uncharted Movie Production
Oh, Nate
If it isn't numerous directors passing the baton between one another that's delaying the Uncharted movie, it's now real-life world events. Production on the film, which was scheduled to begin filming later this month, has been halted because of the Coronavirus. The movie starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, and Antonio Banderas has had its...
News PSN Steady Despite Increased Demand Worldwide
Coronavirus causing more to login
While it endured a somewhat shaky start to the generation, the PlayStation Network has generally been reliable for the past few years. That proved true over the weekend, when millions of people opted to stay home and play games rather than go out and further the spread of coronavirus through their communities...
Rumour PS5 More Powerful Than Xbox Series X, Says Old Leak Given New Life
But we're not convinced
Microsoft has just released in-depth specifications for the Xbox Series X. It's shaping up to be an impressive machine, but we still don't know how it'll compare to the PlayStation 5. Sony's silence has become a meme at this point, but rumours and speculation consistently suggest that the two next-gen consoles will be very...
Talking Point Why Isn't Sony Saying More About PS5?
The big question
Here we are again, then: Microsoft has raised the curtain on Xbox Series X, and PlayStation fans are pondering just what exactly Sony plans to do in response. In this industry of one-upmanship, the Japanese giant’s silence is not just being painted as problematic –
News Xbox Series X Storage Drives Look a Lot Like This Sony PS5 Patent
Expandable SSD storage is a thing
Here's a recap. Last year, it was discovered that Sony had filed a patent in Brazil for a cartridge device of some sort. It resembles old-school game cartridges, or those you plug into your PS Vita, for instance, but its real purpose remained unclear. In November 2019, tech site LetsGoDigital created 3D renders of...
News Microsoft Beats PS5 to the Punch with Impressive Xbox Series X Features
When will Sony respond?
While we’d expected this year to be all about PlayStation 5, a combination of coronavirus and Sony’s general reluctance means we’ve had to make do with a logo thus far. Fortunately, that similar-looking symbol has gone on to become one of the most liked gaming images in Instagram history, but there’s no doubt that...
Rumour Sony Looking to Acquire Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Silent Hill from Konami
King of wishful thinking
Enthusiast forums and social media are ablaze with speculation that Sony is looking to acquire the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Castlevania brands from Konami in an epic IP raid. The rumour is piggybacking off recent speculation that Sony is developing and fundin
News Dreams to Receive Demo on PS4, Media Molecule Confirms
The new demo scene
Like many others, we've made a habit of sharing our favourite Dreams creations. If you've yet to jump into Media Molecule's creative toolkit, you might look at these and wonder how on earth people are making all this crazy stuff. The good news is that you may get the chance to check out the game without splashing any cash. The...
News Dreams Development Updates Laid Bare with Media Molecule's New Trello Newsboard
Roadmap available to all
Dreams is all about the community, and Media Molecule is fully embracing that fact. Alongside embracing the weird and wonderful stuff people are making on a weekly basis, the developer has decided to share as much as it possibly can about what it's getting up to behind closed doors. If you're wondering what's next in the...
News PS5 Delay Likely Due to Coronavirus, Analyst Claims
Manufacturing already impacted
The probability of PlayStation 5 launching during its previously announced Holiday 2020 release window is dwindling by the day, and one analyst believes there’s now a “strong likelihood” the next-gen system will be pushed into 2021 due to the repercussions of the coronavirus crisis.
News The Last of Us Director Talks Up Animation as Naughty Dog's Crunch Culture Comes Underfire
Criticism keeps coming
Update: The row revolving Naughty Dog’s work environment has rumbled on, with ex-animator Jonathan Cooper sharing a huge Twitter thread on his experiences following Kotaku’s crunch expose. In the messages, he mentions that a friend was “hospitalised” after the team worked heavy hours to prepare for last September’s...
News You Own Your Original Dreams Creations, and You Might Be Able to Use Them Outside the Game
Don't let your dreams be dreams
Dreams has unbelievable potential, and provides people with the ability to craft almost anything. We've already seen a multitude of fantastic games made using the in-game suite of tools, and the community continues to build ever more astonishing things. So impressive are some creations that they could feasibly outgrow...
Rumour Silent Hills to Return on PS5 Alongside Separate Series Reboot
Two games in the works
Rumours do not get much juicier than this one, folks. Speculation of a Silent Hill franchise reboot has been doing the rounds for a couple of months now, however, things have gone up a couple of notches in the past couple of hours. According to Rely on Horror, Sony currently has both a Silent Hills revival project in the works...
News Butthurt PlayStation Fans Taken to Task by Ex-Guerrilla Producer Over Horizon PC Port
"What the hell is wrong with you people?"
If you need a facemask to protect yourself from coronavirus, then you may require a full-body hazmat suit if you dare to read our Twitter replies from the past 48 hours. Since confirmation that Horizon: Zero Dawn is coming to PC – which, we should stress, has been rumoured for months – fanboys from all...
News The Last of Us Composer Joins the Team on Upcoming HBO TV Series
Music man
The Last of Us is an extremely memorable game for many reasons, and one of them is its distinct soundtrack. The moody acoustic sound of Naughty Dog's PlayStation 3 masterpiece is wonderful, and a perfect match for the dark tone of the story. Gustavo Santaolalla is the man behind the music, acting as composer for The Last of Us: Part II as...
News Nioh 2 Launch Trailer Welcomes Back a Familiar Face
Stinger
Nioh 2 will exclusively grace the PlayStation 4 in just two days time, so we're sure everyone knows what that means. It's time for a good, old launch trailer. The near 100 seconds of footage will surely hype those up anticipating the Souls-like's release just that little bit more, but it might be worth sticking around until the very end...
