News broke out this week, that Sony is finally shutting down its longest running internal Japanese Studio, Japan Studio. Fans all over the internet have lamented Sony’s decision, as they fear that the company might be losing its identity. According to VGC.com, Sony’s Japan Studio hasn’t been profitable, thus Sony decided it was best to… Continue reading Japan Studio’s Demise Signals a Shift Towards Sony’s Western Focus
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iFixit: DualSense Controller can Start Drifting at 417 Hours of Use
When the PlayStation 5 was first released, its controller, the DualSense, was seen by many as the console’s best feature. The haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and increased motion controls were all spotlights of this new controller. Now however, it seems that the controller is experiencing the same joystick drift we’ve seen in past controllers. This… Continue reading iFixit: DualSense Controller can Start Drifting at 417 Hours of Use
God of War Gets Free PlayStation 5 Update
Many titles have been offering free upgrades or updates to the newest console generation. Whether it’s a new title like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or an older title like Control: Ultimate edition, many of these games have been enhanced for the PlayStation 5. Following in their footsteps, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio has announced their free update… Continue reading God of War Gets Free PlayStation 5 Update
Sony Might Choose to Continue Existing Franchises on PlayStation 5
PlayStation has always had a number of exclusive IPs and franchises under their belt. It’s one of the things that sets them apart from the competition.Franchises like Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Last of Us just to name a few, are among the many that Sony has control of. We’ve seen a lot of those franchises… Continue reading Sony Might Choose to Continue Existing Franchises on PlayStation 5
Third-Party Retro Black PlayStation 5 Cancelled Due to Threats
SUP3R5, the third-party developer for the unofficial Retro Black PlayStation 5, will be canceling all orders for the limited edition console because of threats to their safety. This is shortly after the console went on sale for pre-order on January 8, 2021, at 3 p.m. EST. It’s important to note that SUP3R5 has no official… Continue reading Third-Party Retro Black PlayStation 5 Cancelled Due to Threats
Sony PlayStation 5 Sales in Japan are Down
According to a recent article on Screenrant, the Sony PlayStation 5 isn’t doing too well in Japan. Recent accusations came from the Japanese public and analysts alike, stating that PlayStation has neglected the Japanese market. With those accusations in mind, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan, denied the rumors and assured the public that their focus on… Continue reading Sony PlayStation 5 Sales in Japan are Down
Video Game History Foundation to Sell Retro Magazines
This month, the Video Game History Foundation begins shipping their vintage video game magazines to the public. For $20 you can buy a retro magazine from them that will be completely random. However, you can also sign up for a monthly subscription that gives you one monthly magazine a month for $15. If you can… Continue reading Video Game History Foundation to Sell Retro Magazines
Target Stores Could Get PlayStation 5 Restock This Week
According to Spiel Times, some Target employees have said that the company could be getting a restock of the PlayStation 5 console between the 27th and the 29th of December. That being said, it’s likely to be dropped somewhere in the early morning between 5am and 7am, as that’s when most restocking happens for the… Continue reading Target Stores Could Get PlayStation 5 Restock This Week
Sony Fixes Important PlayStation 5 Backwards Compatibility Issues
The PlayStation 5 offers something the PlayStation 4 never did and that is backwards compatibility. This is wonderful news for most of Sony’s customers who might already have a pretty large PS4 game library. The PS5 also breathes more life into those games, making frame rates smoother and load times faster. However, with that backwards… Continue reading Sony Fixes Important PlayStation 5 Backwards Compatibility Issues
Sony: PlayStation Direct Updates
A recent update to the PlayStation Direct website suggests that the PlayStation 4 Pro might be discontinued. The site shows the console out of stock, and states that there are no current plans to restock it. Sony hasn’t made an official announcement about discontinuing the PS4 Pro, but it wouldn’t be that surprising with the… Continue reading Sony: PlayStation Direct Updates