Backward compatibility is a big topic for gamers and the upcoming next-gen systems. Sony hasn’t publicly talked about this topic as much as Microsoft has for its Xbox Series X, but Eurogamer has seen developer documents which state that developers of PlayStation 4 games which are submitted for certification with Sony on or after July 13 must make those […]
Sony Will Mandate PS5 Support For PS4 Games Released After July
Developers planning to submit PS4 games for certification after July 13 will be forced to ensure that the game also runs on Sony’s next-generation console, the PlayStation 5. The requirement has been added to Sony’s internal partner website and its hosted developer documentation, which has been seen by Eurogamer. Games sent to Sony for certification […]
PS5 And Xbox Series X: Mortal Kombat Creator Ed Boon Says People Are Overlooking One Feature In Particular
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are coming later this year, ushering in a new generation of gaming. Both systems are stacked with a multitude of improved features and capabilities, but there is one in particular that Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon believes people are underestimating. This feature could radically change how we experience […]
Sony Planning PS5 Event For Next Week – Report
Sony is reportedly planning to host a digital event for its next-generation console, the PlayStation 5, next week. Sources close to the matter say the event will take place on June 3, but also that it could be subject to change. The report, published by Bloomberg and corroborated by VentureBeat, states that Sony won’t reveal […]
PS5 And Xbox Series X: Bayonetta Dev Clarifies "More Of The Same" Comments
In 2019, the head of Bayonetta developer Platinum Games, Atsushi Inaba, said he was not all that impressed by the next generation of consoles from Sony and Microsoft. He said they offered “more of the same,” and those comments led to some debate and discussion. Inaba has now clarified his comments, telling Video Games Chronicle […]
Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo on PS5 Shows Next-gen Graphics
The Entire VR Industry in One Little Email The Daily Roundup is our comprehensive coverage of the VR industry wrapped up into one daily email, delivered directly to your inbox. Email Address Epic Games today revealed a PS5 tech demo built with Unreal Engine 5, the next-gen version of the company’s game engine. With new […]
No, The PS5 Release Date Is Not October
Following a job listing suggesting that Sony will launch the PlayStation 5 this October, the company has stated that the month was included in error. The PS5 will not be launching in October, and the final release date–or even release window–is still unknown at this point. The job listing was created for a position at […]
PS5 Release Is Still On Track For Holiday 2020
In its latest financial earnings presentation, Sony has explained that its hardware and software plans for the upcoming PlayStation 5 launch have been unaffected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, the plan is still to launch the console by the end of the year–though not in October–meaning it will likely compete directly with […]
PS5 Launch Still On Schedule For 2020 Holiday, Confirms Sony
In its latest financial earnings presentation, Sony has explained that its hardware and software plans for the upcoming PlayStation 5 launch have been unaffected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. In notes attached to the financial presentation, where the company lauded over 110 million PS4 console sales, Sony noted that the immediate impact of the pandemic […]
PS5 release date confirmed for 2020 as PS4 sales hit 110 million
Sony has insisted that not only will the PlayStation 5 be out in time for Christmas but none of its games have been delayed either. Despite the fuss made over the, in the end quite minor, delays for The Last Of Us Part 2 and Marvel’s Iron Man VR it seems Sony will be left […]