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PlayStation
retro gaming
limited edition
PlayStation unveils retro-inspired 30th anniversary PS5 designs
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TLDR
- Sony announces special 30th anniversary collection for PS5 consoles and accessories.
- Collection features classic PlayStation gray color and retro multicolored logo.
- Limited edition PS5 Pro bundle includes console, controllers, and accessories.
- Preorders start September 26th, with only 12,300 PS5 Pro bundles available.
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Last week
PlayStation
retro gaming
limited edition
PlayStation unveils retro-inspired 30th anniversary PS5 designs
- Sony announces special 30th anniversary collection for PS5 consoles and accessories.
- Collection features classic PlayStation gray color and retro multicolored logo.
- Limited edition PS5 Pro bundle includes console, controllers, and accessories.
- Preorders start September 26th, with only 12,300 PS5 Pro bundles available.
- Sony unveils PS5 Pro with larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI upscaling.
- New console priced at $699.99, launching November 7th with 45% faster rendering.
- PS5 Pro features Wi-Fi 7, 8K resolution support, and 2TB SSD.
- AI-powered PSSR upscaling tech improves frame rates and image quality.
- PS5 Pro Game Boost enhances performance for over 8,500 backward-compatible games.
- Disc drive sold separately for $79.99, optional console covers available.
- Windows 11 surpasses Windows 10 usage on Steam for the first time.
- Steam survey shows Windows 11 at 49% usage, Windows 10 at 47%.
- Windows 11 adoption growing slower than Windows 10 due to hardware requirements.
- Microsoft plans to charge for Windows 10 support after October 2025.
- Sony's Concord game to go offline on September 6th due to poor sales.
- Concord sold fewer than 25,000 copies and peaked at 697 Steam players.
- Full refunds offered to all purchasers on PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
- Game may return as free-to-play after exploring new options.
3 months ago
Oasis
Dynamic Pricing
Concert Tickets
Oasis ticket sales prompt investigation into dynamic pricing
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- UK government to investigate dynamic pricing after Oasis reunion ticket chaos.
- Ticket prices more than doubled, reaching £350 from initial £135.
- 450 complaints received by advertising regulator over misleading prices and availability.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy promises to address transparency in ticket pricing.
- Oasis reunion tour unexpectedly announced after years of band infighting.
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- Capcom announces Xbox release for two fighting game collections in 2025.
- Collections include 15 classic arcade games like Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
- Xbox version delayed due to technical discussions with Microsoft.
- Recent trend shows delays in third-party game releases for Xbox platforms.
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- Warner Bros. unveils teaser for live-action Minecraft movie, blending blocky style with reality.
- Star-studded cast includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge.
- Film directed by Jared Hess, set for North American release on April 4th.
- Trailer showcases mix of humor, battles, and iconic Minecraft elements.
- Movie enters competitive landscape of successful video game adaptations.
8 months ago
animation
video game adaptation
Dante
Netflix's Devil May Cry series to premiere in April
- Netflix releases new trailer for Devil May Cry animated series, showcasing intense demon-hunting action.
- The series, helmed by Adi Shankar, is set to start streaming in April 2025.
- Trailer features iconic elements from the games, including swords, motorcycles, and gun-laden pizza boxes.
- This adaptation follows other Capcom properties on Netflix, like Resident Evil and upcoming Mega Man.
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- Twitch's BibleThump emote will be retired on September 30th after a decade of use.
- The emote originates from The Binding of Isaac game, created by Edmund McMillen.
- McMillen is open to solutions for keeping or modifying the emote.
- Twitch's decision may be related to ongoing cost-cutting measures and profitability concerns.
1 year ago
haptic feedback
gaming accessories
Freyja
Razer introduces new gaming accessories with haptic feedback
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- Razer launches Freyja gaming cushion with multi-directional haptics for $299.99.
- Freyja cushion uses six advanced haptic motor actuators for immersive gaming experience.
- Razer also releases Kraken V4 Pro headphones with built-in haptic feedback.
- Both devices support Bluetooth and Razer HyperSpeed Wireless connectivity.
- Kraken V4 Pro includes OLED Control Hub for customizing haptic effects.
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- Patch 7 for Baldur's Gate 3 introduces official in-game mod support on PC.
- New gruesome cinematics for evil endings and legendary actions for Honor Mode added.
- Cross-platform save compatibility issues arise due to staggered release on different platforms.
- Console and Mac versions of Patch 7 expected to release in October.
1 year ago
MSFS
gaming
storage optimization
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to have smaller install size
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on November 19th for Xbox and PC.
- New installation size reduced to about 30GB, down from over 130GB.
- Game introduces career system mimicking real aviation careers.
- New aircraft include Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter and hot air balloons.
- Prices range from $69.99 to $199.99, also available on Xbox Game Pass.
1 year ago
Cal Kestis
EA
Jedi trilogy
Star Wars Jedi 3 announced, will conclude Cal Kestis' story
- EA confirms development of Star Wars Jedi 3, concluding Cal Kestis' trilogy.
- Laura Miele, EA's technology and entertainment head, revealed the news at a conference.
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor recently released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- The third installment is expected to launch around 2026 or 2027.
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- Acer unveils its first handheld gaming PC, the Nitro Blaze 7.
- Features a 7-inch 1080p 144Hz IPS screen and Ryzen 7 8840HS chip.
- Includes 16GB RAM, up to 2TB SSD, and a 50Wh battery.
- Lacks back buttons but offers two USB4 ports for versatile connectivity.
- Release date and pricing details not yet announced.
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- Apple's App Store changes for cloud gaming apps are insufficient, according to Microsoft.
- Microsoft claims Apple's guidelines prevent native Xbox Cloud Gaming app on iOS.
- In-app purchase requirements and subscription restrictions are major points of contention.
- UK's CMA is investigating mobile browsers and cloud gaming distribution on app stores.
- Apple argues it supports cloud gaming via web apps and cites successful smaller developers.
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- Castlevania Dominus Collection includes three highly-regarded Nintendo DS games.
- Collection offers smart options for porting dual-screen games to modern platforms.
- Unexpected remaster of arcade spinoff Haunted Castle adds value to the package.
- Multiple display options allow players to customize their gaming experience.
- Collection available on PlayStation, Switch, Xbox, and PC platforms.
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- Sony's 30th anniversary image inadvertently showcases PS5 Pro design.
- PS5 Pro features three black stripes, distinct from current PS5 model.
- Dealabs reported retail packaging leak, matching Sony's anniversary image.
- Games released after September 16th must support PS5 Pro.
- Official announcement of PS5 Pro expected soon.
1 year ago
Acer
Gaming
Laptop
Acer unveils Project DualPlay concept laptop with pop-out controller
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- Acer introduces Project DualPlay, a concept gaming laptop with a built-in detachable controller.
- The controller doubles as a trackpad and can split into two separate gamepads.
- Pop-out 5W speakers emerge when the controller is released from the laptop.
- Concept aims to enhance multiplayer gaming on laptops, but raises usability questions.
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- Microsoft tests new gamepad keyboard layout in Windows 11 for Xbox controllers.
- Keyboard includes button accelerators for easier typing and navigation.
- Feature aims to improve usability on Windows-powered handheld devices.
- Microsoft also introducing compact mode for Windows Game Bar on smaller screens.
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- Netflix releases brief teaser for animated Splinter Cell adaptation, titled 'Deathwatch'.
- Liev Schreiber voices lead character Sam Fisher in the upcoming series.
- Show is written by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad.
- Project is part of ongoing collaboration between Netflix and Ubisoft.
- Release date not yet announced, but teaser states it's 'coming soon'.
- Arcane's final season will be released in three acts over three weeks.
- Act One premieres November 9th, followed by Act Two and Three on subsequent Thursdays.
- The new season focuses on the conflict between sisters Vi and Jinx.
- This concludes the series, but more League of Legends animations are planned.
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- Rockstar's GTA V is now listed as 'unsupported' on Steam Deck.
- GTA Online compatibility broken due to new anti-cheat software.
- Single-player mode still works, but multiplayer is unavailable.
- Rockstar blames Valve for BattlEye anti-cheat incompatibility.
- Decision impacts one of Steam Deck's most popular games.
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- Director Asif Kapadia's '2073' depicts a bleak future in new trailer.
- Film combines sci-fi thriller with real-world footage to portray societal collapse.
- Story focuses on a woman surviving in apocalyptic San Francisco.
- Trailer highlights political leaders and tech moguls as contributors to global chaos.
- Release date for '2073' not yet announced.