Ever since the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 era, each subsequent generational jump has felt smaller, and smaller by comparison. There has never been a more impressive console jump between hardware generations than the one performed by the Nintendo 64 over the Sega Genesis, and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. I could, in fact say, that even…
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The PlayStation 5 Remains Much of a Mystery to Western Audiences
In a stark contrast to Microsoft’s open approach towards its Xbox Series X/S console – the American company has allowed plenty of Western media, and some “Influencers” a hands on trial with its console – Sony has kept the PlayStation 5 under wraps. This has changed a bit over the last few days, as the…
Sony (and the PS5) Will Be Just Fine in the Foreseeable Future
The News of Microsoft’s monumental, and historic buyout of ZeniMax/Bethesda, has many on social media wondering what Sony plans to do in order to ‘get back’ at Microsoft for the move. These fans are likely to wait a long time for such as response from Sony, as it is unlikely that they have the financial…
The PS5’s Hype is at an All-Time High But There Are Issues
Sony has done a great job in showcasing its games prior to the November 12th launch of its PlayStation 5 console. Buzz on social media, and the internet is at all time high levels, and the company is heading towards a total sell out of its Next Generation console over the Holidays. The company has…
PS5 Event: Launch Exclusives Revealed; Is the Xbox Series X in Trouble?
After watching the entire PlayStation 5 showcase (video above show case starts at the 1hr mark), one thing was resoundingly clear to me; the PS5’s launch lineup is the greatest launch line of any PlayStation Console to date. Before we all get massively excited about the statement that I just made, let us get back…
PS5 Game Showcase Today: What Can We Expect?
Microsoft owned the news head lines last week with numerous leaks that lead to the eventual reveal of both, the Xbox Series S, and the price of both of its next-generation systems.  While Halo Infinite’s delay has hurt the company’s next generation prospects, and Sony seems to be marching onwards to a Holiday sales victory…
Sony Unveils New Ad
Sony debuted a new ad this week, Variety.com  was the first news outlet to unveil it. The ad (watch it above), titled “The Edge” shows some computer CG images worthy of a Hollywood film. But, in what has become an increasingly odd strategy by Sony, no actual gameplay footage of any game was shown in…
Chip Production Woes Will Likely Exacerbate PS5 Shortages Over the Holidays
Sony had forecasted the production of at least 15 million PlayStation 5 units by the end of this fiscal year. This week, Sony cut back that forecast by 4 million units, as the electronics giant is preparing for a November world wide launch of its next generation console. According to Bloomberg, Manufacturing troubles, such as…
Next-Gen: The Xbox Series S/X Should Influence the PS5’s Pricing
A leak earlier this week, forced Microsoft to officially unveil both its Xbox Series S budget console, and the pricing for both of its devices before Sony did. Thus, they the delivered the first strike in what is sure to be an strategic pricing battle that will shape both brand’s fortunes over the next few…
Remembering the PlayStation (PSX) on its 25th Birthday
Today, is the PlayStation’s 25th anniversary (and the Dreamcast’s 21st), apart from feeling a little nostalgic and perhaps even a tinge of sadness (I am getting old); there is much to be excited about. Rumors have been floating around for a few weeks now that today is the day that Sony will announce both the…