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Microsoft finally admits what people knew all along: Xbox One sales were less than half of the PS4
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Microsoft finally admits what people knew all along: Xbox One sales were less than half of the PS4

The Portuguese arm of Microsoft has revealed that Sony sold twice as many PlayStation4, as Microsoft sold the Xbox One. Lifetime sales of the PS4 are at about 117.2 million units as of March 2022, which means Microsoft couldn’t have sold more than 58.5 million units.

Sony introduces a new iPhone-friendly PS5-styled gamepad controller. Here’s why it is bizarre
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Sony introduces a new iPhone-friendly PS5-styled gamepad controller. Here’s why it is bizarre

Sony has partnered with Backbone, a gamepad designer and manufacturer to come up with a mobile gamepad for iOS devices that looks and functions like the PS5’s DualSense controllers. We believe that Sony coming up with one supporting Android devices before the iOS ones, would have made more sense.

Sony is planning to unveil new hardware for PlayStation 5, will include a PS5 “pro” controller
Gaming

Sony is planning to unveil new hardware for PlayStation 5, will include a PS5 “pro” controller

Sony is working on a number of new hardware solutions for the PlayStation 5. The major development has been towards a new “pro” controller, that can be modified completely to fit a gamer’s preferences.

Sony and Microsoft are planning to launch a new PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X consoles in 2023
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Sony and Microsoft are planning to launch a new PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X consoles in 2023

Sony & Microsoft are set to upgrade the PS5 & the Xbox Series X consoles next year. Apparently, they have started hiring engineers for the project and are already discussing schematics with their SoC provider, AMD.

Xbox said no to Spider-Man, making it a PlayStation exclusive title, reveals Marvel executive
Gaming

Xbox said no to Spider-Man, making it a PlayStation exclusive title, reveals Marvel executive

Imagine just how massively popular the Xbox Series X and the Series S would have been if they had a title like Spider-Man as an exclusive title, instead of PlayStation. Well, it almost came to happen this way according to a Marvel Executive named Jay Ong.

Why studios haven't been able to crack the cheat codes of video game adaptations yet
Entertainment

Why studios haven't been able to crack the cheat codes of video game adaptations yet

What is the point of a video game movie where you feel like you are watching somebody else play the game? What value does a movie have if the intention is not to adapt the source material into a narrative but merely recreate the experience of it?

Heineken, Carlsberg, Universal Music, PlayStation, Nintendo, Ferrari join Russia exodus
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Heineken, Carlsberg, Universal Music, PlayStation, Nintendo, Ferrari join Russia exodus

Sony Group, which owns PlayStation, said in a statement that its video game unit "joins the global community in calling for peace in Ukraine" as it announced it had suspended operations in Russia.

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Review: A fantastic reason to pick up a book or a new hobby
Gaming

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Review: A fantastic reason to pick up a book or a new hobby

Repetition, tedium, frustration and a lack of things to do relegate this Capcom title to the category of ‘only for hardcore fans’

Despite Hollywood's terrible track record, studios continue to mine video games for film adaptations
Entertainment

Despite Hollywood's terrible track record, studios continue to mine video games for film adaptations

Game adaptations have often faltered by trying to rigidly replicate the action and storylines that fans know and love. That approach invites comparison, and movies almost always fail to measure up.

Resident Evil Village Review: Entertaining survival slasher combines well-worn horror elements into all-round package
Gaming

Resident Evil Village Review: Entertaining survival slasher combines well-worn horror elements into all-round package

While Resident Evil: Village isn't one of the most innovative titles of the genre, it manages to weave together well-worn horror tropes in a refreshing, fast-paced experience.

Oddworld: Soulstorm, Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition, and other games that will be available for free on PlayStation in April 2021
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Oddworld: Soulstorm, Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition, and other games that will be available for free on PlayStation in April 2021

In February, Oddworld Inhabitants confirmed that the Oddworld: Soulstorm will be available as freebie on PlayStation Plus in April, but only on PS5.

Watch Dogs: Legion online mode now available on Xbox One, Series X, Series S, PS 4, PS 5 and Stadia at no additional cost
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Watch Dogs: Legion online mode now available on Xbox One, Series X, Series S, PS 4, PS 5 and Stadia at no additional cost

PC players will also soon get access with the mode debuting on the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC.

Sony PlayStation 5 restock due date in India pushed back to end of March: Report
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Sony PlayStation 5 restock due date in India pushed back to end of March: Report

Sony was expected to bring stocks of both PlayStation 5 as well as PlayStation 4 consoles to India.

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run game to launch globally on 25 March for both Android and iOS users
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Crash Bandicoot: On the Run game to launch globally on 25 March for both Android and iOS users

The gameplay will also have glimpses from previous Crash Bandicoot games such as the land seen in Temple Ruins, Turtle Woods, Bear It and others.

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red gets hit by a ransomware attack
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Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red gets hit by a ransomware attack

The hackers claim to have access to all company documents that include administration, accounting, HR, investor relations, legal and more.

PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal's teaser video released ahead of the launch on 19 March
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PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal's teaser video released ahead of the launch on 19 March

The recent combat video posted by the firm shows the game is going to use narrative gameplay.

Sony Japan stops production of various PlayStation 4 models to meet demand for PlayStation 5
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Sony Japan stops production of various PlayStation 4 models to meet demand for PlayStation 5

Sony has discontinued all models of PS 4 Pro (CUH-7000), and all but one model of PS 4 Slim (CUH-2000).

Sony PlayStation 5 Golden Rock edition made of 20 kgs 18-karat gold unveiled by Caviar
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Sony PlayStation 5 Golden Rock edition made of 20 kgs 18-karat gold unveiled by Caviar

The Sony PS5 Gold Rock edition has been manufactured using 30 kgs of gold, of which 20 kgs is present on the console.

Cyberpunk 2077 gets new Hotfix that resolves PC save data issue and brings quest related improvement
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Cyberpunk 2077 gets new Hotfix that resolves PC save data issue and brings quest related improvement

The latest hotfix brings improvement in memory management and stability while playing on the Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

CyberPunk 2077 developer CD Projekt RED releases Hotfix 1.05, now live on PC, Xbox and PlayStation
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CyberPunk 2077 developer CD Projekt RED releases Hotfix 1.05, now live on PC, Xbox and PlayStation

The update released on 19 December brings a lot of bug fixes along with UI, Gameplay and Performance & Stability improvements.